The average train between Vienna and Leuven takes 11h 35m and the fastest train takes 10h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 every 4 hours between Vienna and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Vienna is at 3:13 PM which arrives into Leuven at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 11h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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10h 17m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Vienna 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.
No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf station and arriving at Louvain station via Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station and Liège, Guillemins Bf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
Vienna to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.
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The distance between Vienna and Leuven is 891.8 km. The road distance is 1061 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Louvain via Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins in around 10h 16m.