Switzerland to Leuven Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Switzerland and Leuven takes 8h 53m and the fastest train takes 7h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Switzerland 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.

8h 53m
Duration: 771 km
Distance: €188
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

best

Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...

8h 42m

€123–309

Switzerland to Leuven train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Switzerland and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Switzerland is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Leuven at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 8h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

9:47 PM → 11:32 AM
Arrives next day
13h 45m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:47 AM → 3:32 PM
7h 45m • 5 changes
9:47 AM → 5:32 PM
7h 45m • 5 changes
10:47 AM → 7:32 PM
8h 45m • 5 changes
1:47 PM → 9:32 PM
7h 45m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:47 AM → 3:30 PM
7h 43m • 5 changes
9:47 AM → 5:30 PM
7h 43m • 5 changes
11:47 AM → 7:30 PM
7h 43m • 5 changes
1:47 PM → 9:30 PM
7h 43m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:47 AM → 3:30 PM
7h 43m • 5 changes
9:47 AM → 5:30 PM
7h 43m • 5 changes
11:47 AM → 7:30 PM
7h 43m • 5 changes
1:47 PM → 9:30 PM
7h 43m • 5 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:52 AM → 3:32 PM
7h 40m • 5 changes
9:52 AM → 5:32 PM
7h 40m • 5 changes
10:52 AM → 7:32 PM
8h 40m • 5 changes
1:52 PM → 9:32 PM
7h 40m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:52 AM → 3:32 PM
7h 40m • 5 changes
9:52 AM → 5:32 PM
7h 40m • 5 changes
10:52 AM → 7:32 PM
8h 40m • 5 changes
1:52 PM → 9:32 PM
7h 40m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:52 AM → 3:32 PM
7h 40m • 5 changes
9:52 AM → 5:32 PM
7h 40m • 5 changes
10:52 AM → 7:32 PM
8h 40m • 5 changes
1:52 PM → 9:32 PM
7h 40m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:52 AM → 3:32 PM
7h 40m • 5 changes
9:52 AM → 5:32 PM
7h 40m • 5 changes
10:52 AM → 7:32 PM
8h 40m • 5 changes
1:52 PM → 9:32 PM
7h 40m • 5 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Switzerland to Leuven? 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.

What companies run services between Switzerland and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Louvain via Zürich HB, Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 8h 42m.

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