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 50 - SFr 85 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 4h 3m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Brussels Zaventem Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

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 16m.

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 via Paris which takes 7h 16m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 370.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m 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 FlixBus, depart from Brussels Zaventem Airport 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 4h 3m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs SFr 170 - SFr 370 and takes 7h 16m, you could also bus via Brussels Zaventem Airport, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 85 and takes 12h 22m.

Where does the Leuven to Zurich bus arrive?

Leuven to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus 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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There are 8 ways to get from Leuven to Zurich by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train, or train (Eurostar)

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Fly from Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
4h 3m
CHF 86–222
Bus via Brussels Zaventem Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N837
12h 22m
CHF 53–83
Train via Paris
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 16m
CHF 171–361
Drive 611 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Zurichcar 611 km
6h 31m
CHF 118–171
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
5h 53m
CHF 147–358
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 47m
CHF 138–399
Train
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Zürich HBtrain
11h 8m
CHF 87–200
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Zurichbus
13h 13m

Leuven to Zurich by train

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Distance: 516.4 km
Duration: 4h 3m

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

Swiss, Brussels Airlines, 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 16m.

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