The average train between Vienna and Leuven takes 13h 58m and the fastest train takes 11h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 3 times a day between Vienna and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 2:13 PM which arrives into Leuven at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and take an average of 13h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Vienna 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 Vienna to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Leuven station via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 58m.
Vienna to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Louvain station.
Book your Vienna to Leuven train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Vienna and Leuven is 891.8 km. The road distance is 1,098 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Louvain via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 10h 16m.