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Basel to Leuven trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Leuven takes 8h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel 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.

8h 39m
Duration
913 km
Distance
€229
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
  2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain train 83 / ...
  3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
6h 27m
€153–525

Basel to Leuven train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Basel and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Leuven at 2:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 8h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 913.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 39m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Louvain via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 27m.

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