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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Leuven is to bus via Brussels Zaventem Airport which costs €50 - €80 and takes 10h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs €90 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich 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 10h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Louvain via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Zurich to Leuven?

The distance between Zurich and Leuven is 516 km. The road distance is 612.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Leuven without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 54m and costs €120 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Zurich to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Leuven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Leuven train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Leuven?

The best way to get from Zurich to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs €90 - €250. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA), which costs €120 - €600 and takes 7h 54m, you could also bus via Brussels Zaventem Airport, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 10h 49m.

Where does the Zurich to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Leuven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Leuven?

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

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

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Zurich to Leuven - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Leuven by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or train (TGV)

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Fly to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
4h 1m
€92–246
Bus via Brussels Zaventem Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus FlixBus N837
10h 49m
€51–80
Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
5. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
7h 54m
€124–557
Drive 612.8 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Leuvencar 612.8 km
6h 31m
€108–156
Fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Ottigniestrain
7h 6m
€144–432
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Metz Villetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Luxembourg to Ottigniestrain Ic / ...
9h 46m
€142–304
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Brussels-North Stationbus
11h 49m

Zurich to Leuven by train

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Distance: 516.4 km
Duration: 4h 1m

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

Brussels Airlines and Swiss fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Louvain via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 7h 54m.

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