How to travel from Zurich to Leuven

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Compare bus, train, 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 prices starting from €44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €44, and a train costs an average of €72.

Distance: 298 miles (481 km)

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€115

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€107

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€57

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7h 15m

Average total duration

6h 45m

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5h 1m

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2h 1m

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14h 10m

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13h 40m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.4 - 2.9kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Eurowings

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FlixBus

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from Zurich to Leuven

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

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

FlixBus
03:20PM19h35
Zurich
10:55AMLeuven
$581One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
03:20PM19h35
Zurich
10:55AMLeuven
$581One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
03:20PM19h35
Zurich
10:55AMLeuven
$581One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
01:35PM21h15
Zurich
10:50AMLeuven
$771One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Leuven

Travel to Leuven 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 Zurich to Leuven.

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There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Leuven including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Leuven is a bus with an average price of $55 (€44).

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Leuven:

A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Leuven costing on average $91 (€72).

A bus is $38 (€30) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Leuven costing on average $93 (€73).

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

Other travel options to Leuven take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 31m.

Bus takes on average 19h 35m.

The distance from Zurich to Leuven is approximately 298 miles (481 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Leuven is:
  • Around 72 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 bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Leuven:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Leuven station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Leuven, Diestsepoort.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Leuven, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings , Vueling Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, SWISS, TUIfly to go to Leuven by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Leuven by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia EuroCity, TGV INOUI to go to Leuven by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Zurich to Leuven:
  • 15 direct flights per day with Eurowings , SWISS.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Leuven often also extend their vacation to go to Brussels, Amsterdam, Paris, Cologne, Antwerp. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leuven and these popular destinations at a great price.

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