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Leuven to Basel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leuven and Basel takes 7h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. 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 37m
Duration
866 km
Distance
CHF 163
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Paris Nordtrain train Eurostar
  2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
7h 5m
CHF 132–242

Leuven to Basel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leuven and Basel. The earliest departure is at 7:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Basel at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 865.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Basel Sbb via Bruxelles-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 5m.

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