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Leuven to Basel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leuven and Basel takes 7h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. 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 47m
Duration
866 km
Distance
CHF 222
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain train Thalys
  2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
6h 17m
CHF 151–335

Leuven to Basel train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Leuven and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Basel at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 865.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Basel Sbb via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 17m.

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