Leuven to Basel Trains

Leuven to Basel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leuven and Basel takes 6h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Leuven to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 38m
Duration: 677 km
Distance: CHF 139
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

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Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 43

6h 17m

CHF 86–234

Leuven to Basel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leuven and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Basel at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:36 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 2:36 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
10:27 AM → 4:36 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
12:27 PM → 6:36 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:36 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 2:36 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
10:27 AM → 4:36 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
12:27 PM → 6:36 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:36 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 2:36 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
10:27 AM → 4:36 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
12:27 PM → 6:36 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:36 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 2:36 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
10:27 AM → 4:36 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
12:27 PM → 6:36 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:36 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 2:36 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
10:27 AM → 4:36 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
12:27 PM → 6:36 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:36 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 2:36 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
10:27 AM → 4:36 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
12:27 PM → 6:36 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:36 PM
6h 11m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 2:36 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
10:27 AM → 4:36 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
12:27 PM → 6:36 PM
6h 9m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leuven to Basel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

Leuven to Basel train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:36 PM

8:27 AM → 2:36 PM

10:27 AM → 4:36 PM

12:27 PM → 6:36 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:36 PM

8:27 AM → 2:36 PM

10:27 AM → 4:36 PM

12:27 PM → 6:36 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:36 PM

8:27 AM → 2:36 PM

10:27 AM → 4:36 PM

12:27 PM → 6:36 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:36 PM

8:27 AM → 2:36 PM

10:27 AM → 4:36 PM

12:27 PM → 6:36 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:36 PM

8:27 AM → 2:36 PM

10:27 AM → 4:36 PM

12:27 PM → 6:36 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:36 PM

8:27 AM → 2:36 PM

10:27 AM → 4:36 PM

12:27 PM → 6:36 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:36 PM

8:27 AM → 2:36 PM

10:27 AM → 4:36 PM

12:27 PM → 6:36 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Basel, Switzerland?

Train from Louvain to Liège-Guillemins

Train from Liege-Guillemins to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf

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Train trips to Basel

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