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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Leuven is to bus via Brussels Zaventem Airport which costs €50 - €85 and takes 11h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs €95 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Switzerland and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron A via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Louvain via Zürich HB, Basel SBB, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Leuven?

The distance between Switzerland and Leuven is 558 km. The road distance is 612.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to Leuven without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 12m and costs €120 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Switzerland to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Leuven bus from?

Switzerland to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Leuven train from?

Switzerland to Leuven train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Switzerland to Leuven?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs €65 - €240. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €120 - €310 and takes 9h 12m, you could also bus via Brussels Zaventem Airport, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Switzerland to Leuven bus arrive?

Switzerland to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels Zaventem Airport station.

Where does the Switzerland to Leuven train arrive?

Switzerland to Leuven train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Leuven is 613 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Switzerland to Leuven.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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There are 9 ways to get from Switzerland to Leuven by plane, train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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Fly from Geneva International Airport
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
4h 10m
€65–234
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LIN - BRU
5h 57m
€45–229
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
9h 12m
€126–302
Bus via Brussels Zaventem Airport
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus FlixBus N837
11h 50m
€54–84
Drive 612.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Leuvencar 612.8 km
6h 31m
€110–159
Fly from Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
4h 3m
€97–244
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MXP - BRU
5h 37m
€74–235
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
9h 52m
€146–232
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Brussels-North Stationbus
12h 53m

Switzerland to Leuven by train

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Distance: 557.5 km
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Leuven, Belgium?

Swiss, Brussels Airlines, and easyJet fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Louvain via Zürich HB, Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 9h 12m.

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