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The average train between Basel and Leuven takes 7h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 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.
Trains run every 4 hours 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 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf station and arriving at Louvain station via Frankfurt station and Liège, Guillemins Bf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
Basel to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.
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The distance between Basel and Leuven is 424.1 km. The road distance is 527 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Louvain via Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins in around 6h 31m.
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