Karlsruhe to Leuven Trains

Karlsruhe to Leuven trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Karlsruhe and Leuven takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe 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.

5h 14m
Duration: 488 km
Distance: €111
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...

4h 29m

€88–206

Karlsruhe to Leuven train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Karlsruhe and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Leuven at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:59 PM → 11:37 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
8:59 PM → 8:11 AM
Arrives next day
11h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:59 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 3:32 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
12:59 PM → 5:32 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

1:24 AM → 8:11 AM
6h 47m • 2 changes
6:59 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 3:32 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:59 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 3:30 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
12:59 PM → 5:30 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:59 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 3:30 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
12:59 PM → 5:30 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:59 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 3:32 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
12:59 PM → 5:32 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

1:24 AM → 8:11 AM
6h 47m • 2 changes
6:59 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 3:32 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes
Show more

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