The average train between Bratislava and Leuven takes 22h 32m and the fastest train takes 19h 32m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Bratislava to Leuven. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice a week between Bratislava and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 10:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bratislava is at 4:16 PM which arrives into Leuven at 11:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 22h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bratislava to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Bratislava station and arriving at Leuven station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 32m.
Bratislava to Leuven train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Bratislava-Petrzalka station.
Bratislava to Leuven train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Leuven station.
Book your Bratislava to Leuven train tickets online with Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), ÖBB Intercity and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bratislava and Leuven is 944.4 km. The road distance is 1,300 km.
You can take a train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Leuven via Wien Hbf, St.Poelten Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Koeln Hbf, and Köln Hbf in around 13h 1m.