Leuven to Bern Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Leuven and Bern takes 9h 18m and the fastest train takes 6h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Leuven to Bern. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 18m
Duration: 1,020 km
Distance: CHF 269
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...

7h 9m

CHF 169–411

Leuven to Bern train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leuven and Bern. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Bern at 12:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 9h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

8:04 AM → 3:26 PM
7h 22m • 4 changes
10:36 AM → 5:26 PM
6h 50m • 4 changes
12:05 PM → 6:56 PM
6h 51m • 4 changes
12:36 PM → 7:56 PM
7h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:55 PM → 7:56 AM
Arrives next day
14h 1m • 4 changes
9:34 PM → 12:26 PM
Arrives next day
14h 52m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:07 AM → 12:56 PM
7h 49m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 2:26 PM
7h 22m • 4 changes
8:36 AM → 3:26 PM
6h 50m • 4 changes
10:07 AM → 5:26 PM
7h 19m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:04 AM → 2:26 PM
7h 22m • 4 changes
8:36 AM → 3:26 PM
6h 50m • 4 changes
10:06 AM → 5:26 PM
7h 20m • 4 changes
10:36 AM → 6:56 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:04 AM → 2:26 PM
7h 22m • 4 changes
8:36 AM → 3:26 PM
6h 50m • 4 changes
10:06 AM → 5:26 PM
7h 20m • 4 changes
10:36 AM → 6:56 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:07 AM → 12:56 PM
7h 49m • 4 changes
7:04 AM → 2:26 PM
7h 22m • 4 changes
8:36 AM → 3:26 PM
6h 50m • 4 changes
10:07 AM → 5:26 PM
7h 19m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leuven to Bern? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Bern via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 7h 9m.

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