Zurich to Leuven trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Leuven takes 8h 44m and the fastest train takes 7h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 44m
Duration: 769 km
Distance: €187
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

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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 / ...

7h 50m

€123–305

Zurich to Leuven train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Zurich and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Leuven at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

9:58 AM → 5:30 PM
7h 32m • 4 changes
11:58 AM → 7:30 PM
7h 32m • 4 changes
1:58 PM → 9:30 PM
7h 32m • 4 changes
2:58 PM → 11:57 PM
8h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:58 AM → 3:30 PM
7h 32m • 4 changes
9:58 AM → 5:30 PM
7h 32m • 4 changes
11:58 AM → 7:30 PM
7h 32m • 4 changes
1:58 PM → 9:30 PM
7h 32m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:59 AM → 3:32 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
9:59 AM → 5:32 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
10:59 AM → 7:32 PM
8h 33m • 4 changes
1:59 PM → 9:32 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:59 AM → 3:32 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
9:59 AM → 5:32 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
10:59 AM → 7:32 PM
8h 33m • 4 changes
1:59 PM → 9:32 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:59 AM → 3:32 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
9:59 AM → 5:32 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
10:59 AM → 7:32 PM
8h 33m • 4 changes
1:59 PM → 9:32 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:59 AM → 3:32 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
9:59 AM → 5:32 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
10:59 AM → 7:32 PM
8h 33m • 4 changes
1:59 PM → 9:32 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:59 AM → 3:32 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
9:59 AM → 5:32 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
10:59 AM → 7:32 PM
8h 33m • 4 changes
1:59 PM → 9:32 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes

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