Leuven to Zurich train

Cheap train tickets from Leuven to Zurich

Showing times and prices for Jun 01

Cheapest

56

Average

68

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leuven to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Deutsche Bahn
05:26PM11h23
Leuven
04:49AMZurich
561One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
04:24AM7h36
Leuven
12:00PMZurich
561One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
06:25PM14h58
Leuven
09:23AMZurich
691One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
02:27PM7h57
Leuven
10:24PMZurich
691One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
07:25PM14h58
Leuven
10:23AMZurich
901One-way
0 transfers

Train schedule from Leuven to Zurich

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, June 1
Deutsche Bahn
04:24AM7h36
Leuven
12:00PMZurich
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
02:27PM7h57
Leuven
10:24PMZurich
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
05:26PM11h23
Leuven
04:49AMZurich
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
06:25PM14h58
Leuven
09:23AMZurich
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
07:25PM14h58
Leuven
10:23AMZurich
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
07:26PM14h34
Leuven
10:00AMZurich
0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Leuven to Zurich

Showing times and prices for Jun 01

Fastest Journey

7 h 36 m

Average

11 h 17 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

481 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Leuven for Zurich every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Deutsche Bahn
04:24AM7h36
Leuven
12:00PMZurich
561One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
02:27PM7h57
Leuven
10:24PMZurich
691One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
05:26PM11h23
Leuven
04:49AMZurich
561One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
07:26PM14h34
Leuven
10:00AMZurich
1081One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
07:25PM14h58
Leuven
10:23AMZurich
901One-way
0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Leuven to Zurich

distanceDistance298 miles (480 km)
durationAverage train duration7 h 57 min
priceAverage train ticket price$141 (€124)
frequencyTrain frequency7 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain providersDeutsche Bahn, TGV inOui or Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Trains from Leuven to Zurich cover the 298 miles (480 km) long trip taking on average 7 h 57 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn, TGV inOui or Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB). Normally, there are 7 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $63 (€56), but the average price of train tickets is $141 (€124). Travelers depart most frequently from Leuven and arrive in Zürich HB.

Train companies: SNCB and Deutsche Bahn from Leuven to Zurich trains

Find the best trains between Leuven and Zurich with Omio's travel partners SNCB and Deutsche Bahn from $63 (€56). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

SNCB
Deutsche Bahn

SNCB is Belgium's main train company and offers First class or Second class tickets for your train between Leuven and Zurich.

Train information from Leuven to Zurich with SNCB:

  • Average Duration: 16 h 28 min
  • Cheapest Price: $285
  • SNCB frequency: 1 a day

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train from Leuven to Zurich. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Train information from Leuven to Zurich with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 8 h 46 min
  • Cheapest Price: $63
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 4 a day

FAQs: Trains from Leuven to Zurich

FAQs: Travel by train from Leuven to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leuven to Zurich.
FAQs

Travel by train between Leuven, Belgium and Zurich, Switzerland is: Unrestricted.

Is international entry into Zurich from Leuven restricted?

International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Leuven?

Entry Requirements:

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Zurich, Switzerland?

The government of Switzerland has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Physical distance required: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face mask required: Regional advice

The above information was last checked on 5/25/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train from Leuven to Zurich closer to your date of departure here

The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Zurich to Leuven is: Unrestricted

Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Belgium from Switzerland?

Reentry to Belgium is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Belgium from Zurich?

What are the requirements?

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Leuven, Belgium?

The government of Belgium has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
  • Face mask: Recommended

Last checked on 5/17/23. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to Leuven from Zurich here.

Train tickets to Zurich from Leuven for some dates and times can be found for as cheap as $63 (€56)  one way in the next 7 days.
If you’re looking to purchase your train tickets in the next week, you can expect the Leuven to Zurich train price to come in at an average of $141 (€124)  one way.
When traveling this route you should expect the distance between Leuven and Zurich by train to be approximately 298 miles (480 km).
On average the Leuven to Zurich train time is 7 h 57 min  covering the 298 mile (480 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or traveling on weekends and holidays.

Some of the Leuven train stations to Zurich you can start your journey from include Leuven and ZONE LEUVEN. Similarly, some of the arrival train stations in Zurich include Zürich HB, Zürich Stadelhofen and Zürich Oerlikon.

When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Leuven   and arriving in Zürich HB.

The most popular departure train station with passengers for this journey, called Leuven, is located 2.2 miles (3.6 km) from the city center of Leuven.

The most popular arrival train station, Zürich HB, is located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city center of Zurich.

For the route from Leuven to Zurich you can take a train with Deutsche Bahn, TGV inOui or Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB). Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Leuven to Zurich on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
On average, there are 7 trains a day from Leuven to Zurich. The train times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.
The earliest train for this journey departs from Leuven at 5: 25 AM. The last train leaves from Leuven at 8: 27 PM. Check Omio for the latest train schedule from Leuven to Zurich and book the best time to depart on your chosen travel date.
You can find trains between Leuven and Zurich to cost on average $141 (€124) one way if you book within the next 7 days. But we recommend buying train tickets in advance to score the best deals and save money on your journey. You’ll see tickets for the Leuven to Zurich train generally on sale a few months before the planned travel date.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Leuven
Zurich
Leuven is the most popular Leuven railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Leuven for your trip to Zurich.
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