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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Leuven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $65 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, while a flight costs an average of $509.
Distance: 298 miles (481 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$166 Average price | $509 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $212 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 48m Average total duration 13h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Leuven, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Leuven:
A bus is $101 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Leuven costing on average $166.
A bus is $444 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Leuven costing on average $509.
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 25m.
Bus takes on average 13h 48m.
Tickets start at around $166 compared to roughly $212 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $46. The journey takes 6h 55m versus 6h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Zurich to Leuven by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Leuven is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:25 PM 15h30 Zurich 10:55 AM Leuven $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:25 PM 15h30 Zurich 10:55 AM Leuven $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:25 PM 15h30 Zurich 10:55 AM Leuven $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:30 AM 23h00 Zurich 5:30 AM Leuven $71 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Leuven:
A bus is $101 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Leuven costing on average $166.
A bus is $444 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Leuven costing on average $509.
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 25m.
Bus takes on average 13h 48m.
- Around 76 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Leuven as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Leuven station.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Leuven, Diestsepoort.
- Travel with KLM, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Air France, Swiss, British Airways, Lufthansa, Vueling, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Condor Flugdienst, Austrian Airlines, BA Cityflyer, KLM Cityhopper, Qatar Airways, CitizenPlane, Lufthansa City Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Smartwings, Air Dolomiti, Edelweiss Air, ITA, Avion Express Malta to go to Leuven by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leuven by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Leuven by train.
- 15 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, CitizenPlane, Smartwings, Edelweiss Air, Avion Express Malta.
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