How to travel from Leuven to Zurich

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Travel Information between Leuven and Zurich

distanceDistance298 miles (480 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$43 - $79
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $43 (€37) • 17 h 20 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $68 (€59) • 1 h 5 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 298 miles (480 km) between Leuven and Zurich. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Leuven to Zurich.

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from Leuven to Zurich

How to get from Leuven to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Leuven to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
03:15PM17h20
Leuven
08:35AMZurich
$491One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
03:15PM17h20
Leuven
08:35AMZurich
$491One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
03:15PM17h20
Leuven
08:35AMZurich
$491One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best route to Zurich from Leuven with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and Eurowings. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most convenient journey has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel 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 travel to Zurich from Leuven. DB uses different types of travel 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 travel.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      Eurowings is Germany's leading low-cost airline and offers a choice of Smart, Best and BIZclass fares for your next travel between Leuven and Zurich.

        FAQs: Travel from Leuven to Zurich

        FAQs: Travel 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.
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        You can get to Zurich from Leuven 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to go to Zurich from Leuven is by taking a bus, which costs on average $43 (€37).

        This is compared to other ways of getting from Leuven to Zurich:

        A bus is $26 (€22) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Leuven to Zurich costing on average $68 (€59).

        Taking a bus costs $37 (€32) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $79 (€69).

        The fastest way to get to Zurich from Leuven is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 5 min.

        Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

        Taking a bus requires on average 17 h 20 min of travel time.

        Train takes on average 7 h 31 min.

        The distance is approximately 298 miles (480 km) from Leuven to Zurich.

        The average frequency per day from Leuven to Zurich is:

        • 3 trains per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Leuven and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leuven to Zurich:

        • Buses from Leuven to Zurich most often leave from Leuven, Diestsepoort and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).

        The following travel companies offer services from Leuven to Zurich:

        • FlixBus can get you to Zurich by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Leuven to Zurich for $43 (€37) on Omio.
        • Travel with Eurowings, TUIfly or SWISS for flights to Zurich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Eurowings Leuven to Zurich tickets on Omio for $69 (€60).
        • Travel with Deutsche Bahn or TGV INOUI for trains to Zurich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Leuven to Zurich tickets on Omio for $79 (€69).

        Yes, there are direct routes from Leuven to Zurich with the following travel companies:

        • You'll find direct buses with.
        • You can book a direct flight with SWISS.
        • You'll find direct trains with.

        Direct services to Zurich tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

        Many of our customers who book a trip from Leuven to Zurich often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna or Lucerne. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Leuven and Zurich itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Zurich and any of these top destinations today!

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