The average train between Leuven and Bern takes 9h 44m 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Leuven and Bern. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Bern at 1:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 9h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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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.
No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Bern. However, there are services departing from Leuven station and arriving at Bern station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
Leuven to Bern train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Leuven to Bern train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bern station.
Book your Leuven to Bern train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Leuven and Bern is 480.9 km. The road distance is 1,020 km.
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 54m.