The average train between Zagreb and Leuven takes 20h 25m and the fastest train takes 16h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Zagreb 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 twice daily between Zagreb and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zagreb is at 8:16 AM which arrives into Leuven at 9:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Villach Hbf and take an average of 20h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zagreb to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station and arriving at Louvain station via Villach Hbf station, Muenchen Hbf station, Frankfurt station and Liège, Guillemins Bf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 25m.
Zagreb to Leuven train services, operated by HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP), depart from Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Zagreb to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.
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The distance between Zagreb and Leuven is 1004.2 km. The road distance is 1254 km.
You can take a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Louvain via Villach Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 16h 48m.