Basel to Leuven Trains

Basel to Leuven trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Leuven takes 7h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 24m. 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.

7h 21m
Duration: 694 km
Distance: €142
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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6h 31m

€119–269

Basel to Leuven train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Basel and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Leuven at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

8:25 PM → 9:32 AM
Arrives next day
13h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:56 AM → 11:32 AM
6h 36m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 3:32 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:56 AM → 11:20 AM
6h 24m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 1:20 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 3:20 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 5:20 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:56 AM → 11:20 AM
6h 24m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 1:20 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 3:20 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 5:20 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
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