What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Leuven is to bus via Brussels Airport-Zaventem which costs €50 - €90 and takes 9h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Leuven is to train and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Louvain via Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Basel to Leuven?

The distance between Basel and Leuven is 694 km. The road distance is 526.8 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Leuven without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 30m and costs €85 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Leuven?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Basel to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Leuven bus from?

Basel to Leuven bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Leuven train from?

Basel to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Leuven?

The best way to get from Basel to Leuven is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 30m and costs €85 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels Airport-Zaventem, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 9h 32m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €270 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Basel to Leuven bus arrive?

Basel to Leuven bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Brussels-North Station.

Where does the Basel to Leuven train arrive?

Basel to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Leuven is 527 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Basel to Leuven.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Leuven?

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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Basel to Leuven - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Leuven by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
6h 30m
€86–222
Bus via Brussels Airport-Zaventem
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Brussels Zaventem Airportbus N837
9h 32m
€52–87
Drive 526.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Leuvencar 526.8 km
5h 34m
€91–132
Fly Basel to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BSL - BRU
5h 34m
€92–267
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
7h 49m
€76–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Stationbus
11h 35m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
5h 4m
€108–273
Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 12m
€106–382
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
7h 25m
€116–281

Basel to Leuven by train

56Weekly Trains

6h 30mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 693.7 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Louvain via Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Brussels Zaventem Airport once daily. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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