The train between Basel and Leuven takes 6h 23m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week 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 twice a week between Basel and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 5:25 AM which arrives into Leuven at 11:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 23m. 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 station and arriving at Leuven station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leuven station.
Book your Basel to Leuven train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Basel and Leuven is 424.1 km. The road distance is 677 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Leuven via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Köln Hbf in around 6h 38m.
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