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

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Leuven is to train and fly which costs €85 - €280 and takes 9h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Leuven is to train and fly which takes 8h 1m and costs €110 - €290.

Is there a direct train between Zermatt and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Zermatt, Bahnhof and arriving at Louvain via Visp, Basel SBB, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Leuven?

The distance between Zermatt and Leuven is 927 km.

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

The best way to get from Zermatt to Leuven without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 11h 17m and costs €130 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 11h 17m to get from Zermatt to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zermatt to Leuven train from?

Zermatt to Leuven train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Visp station.

Where does the Zermatt to Leuven train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Zermatt to Leuven by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, plane, or train (Trenitalia, 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 Visp to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
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 / ...
11h 17m
€136–368
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig Bahnhofplatz
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Rho Fiera Milano
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LIN - BRU
9h 21m
€86–275
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Station
16h 34m
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Visp
2. Take the train from Visp to Genève-Aéroport
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)GVA - BRU
8h 1m
€111–289
Train
1. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
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 / ...
12h 41m
€106–316
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Visp
2. Take the train from Visp to Bern
3. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
4. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)ZRH - BRU
8h 4m
€181–404
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig Bahnhofplatz
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallarate
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MXP - BRU
8h 44m
€123–317
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Take the train from Visp to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Luxembourg (LUX)GVA - LUX
3. Take the train from Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg to Liège-Guillemins
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvain
11h 28m
€159–389

Zermatt to Leuven by train

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11h 17mAverage Duration

€136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 926.9 km
Duration: 11h 17m

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

You can take a train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Louvain via Visp, Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 11h 17m.

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