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Leuven to Bratislava trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Leuven and Bratislava takes 15h 55m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Leuven to Bratislava. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 55m
Duration
1,292 km
Distance
€297
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Leuven to Bratislava train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Leuven and Bratislava. The earliest departure is at 7:48 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Leuven is at 7:49 PM which arrives into Bratislava at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen, Hbf and take an average of 15h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Österreichische BundesbahnenRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)15h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Österreichische BundesbahnenRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)15h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Österreichische BundesbahnenRailways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)15h 55m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leuven to Bratislava? 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: 1,291.8 km
  • Duration: 15h 55m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Bratislava, Slovakia?

You can take a train from Louvain to Bratislava-Petržalka via Aachen, Hbf, Wien Hauptbahnhof, and Wien Hbf in around 16h 18m.

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