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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 11h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Bern is to fly and train which takes 5h 5m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven station to Bern. However, there are services departing from Leuven Station perron 12 and arriving at Bern via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Bern. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Bern via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from Leuven to Bern?

The distance between Leuven and Bern is 1020 km. The road distance is 621.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Bern without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 26m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 320.

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

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Leuven to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Bern bus from?

Leuven to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Bern train from?

Leuven to Bern train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train or bus from Leuven to Bern?

The best way to get from Leuven to Bern is to train via Paris which takes 8h 26m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 11h 28m.

Where does the Leuven to Bern bus arrive?

Leuven to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.

Where does the Leuven to Bern train arrive?

Leuven to Bern train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Bern is 622 km. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from Leuven to Bern.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leuven to Bern?

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Where can I stay near Bern?

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Leuven to Bern - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Leuven to Bern by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, train, 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 Paris
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 26m
CHF 161–319
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bernbus N506 / ...
11h 28m
CHF 38–68
Drive 621.6 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Berncar 621.6 km
6h 34m
CHF 97–139
Fly Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 5m
CHF 109–229
Train
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
8h 36m
CHF 136–279
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
12h 3m
Fly Brussels Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
6h 29m
CHF 79–214
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
7h 33m
CHF 120–369

Leuven to Bern by train and foot

54Weekly Services

8h 26mAverage Duration

CHF 161Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,020.2 km
Duration: 8h 26m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Bern via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Bern twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 35–65 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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