The average train between Linz and Leuven takes 10h 46m and the fastest train takes 8h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Linz to Leuven. 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 4 times a day between Linz and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 5:34 PM which arrives into Leuven at 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 10h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 58m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Linz to Leuven? 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 Linz to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Hbf station and arriving at Louvain station via Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station and Liège, Guillemins Bf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
Linz to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Linz to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.
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The distance between Linz and Leuven is 747.1 km. The road distance is 880 km.
You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Louvain via Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins in around 8h 55m.