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Four ways to Travel from Zurich to Leuven

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By car (642 km)
6 h 16 min
642 km.
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Rideshare
6 h 16 min
642 km.
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Train
6 h 29 min
480 km.
from $320.87

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Brussels-North
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$63.61–$89.06

Pistoia viaggi

Phone:
+393293958604
Email:
Website:
pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Zurich to Brussels-North
Ave. Duration:
11h 56m
Frequency:
Once a week

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Paris-Nord to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$139.95

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Zuerich Hb to Paris
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$203.56

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Paris-Nord to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$39.44–$101.78

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Paris-Nord to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$89.06–$190.84
Train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$47.07–$101.78

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$39.44–$44.53

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Zuerich Hb to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
7h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$216.28

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvain
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
3 times a week

Airlines

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$890.58

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$763.36

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$890.58

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Leuven is to bus via Brussels-North train station which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 12h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $108.70 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Louvain via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris-Nord and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Zurich to Leuven?

The distance between Zurich and Leuven is 954 km. The road distance is 623.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs $141.30 - $347.83 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Zurich to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Leuven bus from?

Zurich to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Leuven train from?

Zurich to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Leuven?

The best way to get from Zurich to Leuven is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs $141.30 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels-North train station, which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 12h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $108.70 - $250 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Zurich to Leuven bus arrive?

Zurich to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Zurich to Leuven train arrive?

Zurich to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Leuven is 623 km. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Zurich to Leuven.

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

Book your Zurich to Leuven train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1304+ hotels available in Leuven. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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