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

The cheapest way to get from Lachen to Leuven is to bus via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B which costs €75 - €120 and takes 12h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lachen to Leuven is to train and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €110 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Lachen and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Lachen to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Lachen SZ and arriving at Louvain via Zürich HB, Basel SBB, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

How far is it from Lachen to Leuven?

The distance between Lachen and Leuven is 553 km. The road distance is 651.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lachen to Leuven without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 27m and costs €130 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Lachen to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lachen to Leuven train from?

Lachen to Leuven train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Lachen to Leuven?

The best way to get from Lachen to Leuven is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 27m and costs €130 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the Lachen to Leuven train arrive?

Lachen to Leuven train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Lachen to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Lachen to Leuven is 651 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Lachen to Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1326+ hotels available in Leuven.

Lachen to Leuven - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Lachen to Leuven by train, plane, bus, car, 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, fly to Brussels Airport
best
1. Take the train from Lachen SZ to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)ZRH - BRU
4h 32m
€114–251
Bus via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Brussels Zaventem AirportN837
12h 25m
€79–116
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBTgv / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurt20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf79
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
9h 27m
€135–295
Drive 651.3 km
1. Drive from Lachen to Leuven651.3 km
6h 52m
€113–162
Train, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Lachen SZ to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)ZRH - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
6h 59m
€153–416
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to MulhouseTgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to LuxembourgTgv
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-GuilleminsIc
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
10h 28m
€113–206
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Brussels-North Station
14h 50m

Lachen to Leuven by train

56Weekly Trains

9h 27mAverage Duration

€135Cheapest Price

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Distance: 553.4 km
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Lachen, Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Lachen SZ to Louvain via Zürich HB, Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 9h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Brussels Zaventem Airport once daily. Tickets cost €55–90 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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