Zurich to Leuven Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Leuven takes 11h 6m and the fastest train takes 8h 31m. 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.

11h 6m
Duration: 786 km
Distance: €150
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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8h 21m

€115–274

Zurich to Leuven train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Zurich and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Leuven at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 11h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

2:34 PM → 11:40 PM
9h 6m • 3 changes
6:59 PM → 9:30 AM
Arrives next day
14h 31m • 3 changes
9:59 PM → 11:30 AM
Arrives next day
13h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:59 AM → 5:30 PM
9h 31m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 7:30 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 11:57 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes
6:59 PM → 9:30 AM
Arrives next day
14h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:59 AM → 5:30 PM
9h 31m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 7:30 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 11:57 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes
6:59 PM → 9:32 AM
Arrives next day
14h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:59 AM → 5:32 PM
9h 33m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 7:32 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 11:36 PM
9h 2m • 3 changes
6:59 PM → 9:32 AM
Arrives next day
14h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:59 AM → 5:32 PM
9h 33m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 7:32 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 11:36 PM
9h 2m • 3 changes
6:59 PM → 9:30 AM
Arrives next day
14h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:59 AM → 5:30 PM
9h 31m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 7:30 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 11:40 PM
9h 6m • 3 changes
6:59 PM → 9:32 AM
Arrives next day
14h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

7:59 AM → 5:32 PM
9h 33m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 7:32 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 11:36 PM
9h 2m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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