The average train between Linz and Leuven takes 15h 59m and the fastest train takes 9h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Linz 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 3 times a day between Linz and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 8:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Leuven at 12:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and take an average of 15h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Linz to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Linz station and arriving at Leuven station via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 59m.
Linz to Leuven train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Linz Hbf station.
Linz to Leuven train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Louvain station.
Book your Linz to Leuven train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Linz and Leuven is 747.1 km. The road distance is 1,041 km.
You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Louvain via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Koeln Hbf, and Liège-Guillemins in around 10h 17m.