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Trip Overview

The average train between Leuven and Basel takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Leuven to Basel. 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 11m
Duration
677 km
Distance
CHF 130
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Leuven to Basel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leuven and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Basel at 10:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 11m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 9m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 9m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 11m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 9m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 9m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 11m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 9m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 9m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 11m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 9m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 9m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 11m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 9m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 9m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 11m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 9m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 9m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 9m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 676.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Basel Bad Bf via Liege-Guillemins and Frankfurt in around 6h 19m.

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