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The average train between Leuven and Bern takes 9h 26m and the fastest train takes 6h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Leuven to Bern. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 26m
Duration
1,020 km
Distance
CHF 254
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain train
  2. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
  4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain train Ic6 / ...
7h 10m
CHF 170–421

Leuven to Bern train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leuven and Bern. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Bern at 12:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 9h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 20m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)13h 50m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)13h 50m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)15h 50m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 22m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 50m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 20m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 22m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 50m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 20m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 22m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 50m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 20m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 50m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 22m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 50m • 4 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 51m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leuven to Bern? 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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  • Distance: 1,019.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 26m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Bern via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 7h 10m.

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