What is the cheapest way to get from Leuven to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Zurich is to bus via Brussels Zaventem Airport which costs SFr 45 - SFr 80 and takes 12h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leuven to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Zurich is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Leuven Lüdenscheid and arriving at Zurich via Brussels-North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

How far is it from Leuven to Zurich?

The distance between Leuven and Zurich is 516 km. The road distance is 611 km.

How do I travel from Leuven to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Leuven to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 360.

How long does it take to get from Leuven to Zurich?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Leuven to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Zurich bus from?

Leuven to Zurich bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, depart from Brussels-North Station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Zurich train from?

Leuven to Zurich train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train, bus or fly from Leuven to Zurich?

The best way to get from Leuven to Zurich is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 160 - SFr 360 and takes 7h 26m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 11h 55m.

Where does the Leuven to Zurich bus arrive?

Leuven to Zurich bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Zurich station.

Where does the Leuven to Zurich train arrive?

Leuven to Zurich train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Zurich is 611 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Leuven to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Leuven to Zurich?

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Leuven to Zurich - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Leuven to Zurich by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train

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Fly from Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3h 58m
CHF 87–235
Bus via Brussels Zaventem Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N837
12h 22m
CHF 48–78
Train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
7h 26m
CHF 161–353
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Zurichbus
11h 55m
Drive 611 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Zurichcar 611 km
6h 31m
CHF 102–147
Train to Luxembourg, fly
1. Take the train from Ottignies to Luxembourgtrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
6h 46m
CHF 134–406
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
6h 17m
CHF 139–356
Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Zürich HBtrain
10h 12m
CHF 102–347

Leuven to Zurich by train

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Distance: 516.4 km
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Zurich, Switzerland?

Brussels Airlines, Swiss, and two other airlines fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Louvain to Zuerich Hb via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 26m.

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