The average train between Budapest and Leuven takes 16h 39m and the fastest train takes 15h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest 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 daily between Budapest and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 7:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Leuven at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 16h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Leuven station via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 39m.
Budapest to Leuven train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Leuven train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Louvain station.
Book your Budapest to Leuven train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Budapest and Leuven is 1,105.7 km. The road distance is 1,464 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Louvain via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 14h 6m.
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