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Trip Summary
You can pick from 17 daily train trips between Heilbronn and Leuven. The average train journey from Heilbronn to Leuven takes 6 hours and 42 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 5 hours.
| Distance | 233 mi (376 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 0m |
| Lowest price | £38.60 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Heilbronn to Leuven?
There are 3 train lines with service from Heilbronn to Leuven. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 13 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 5h 0m | £74.87 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 13 | 6h 30m | £76.14 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 8 | 7h 25m | £70.55 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Heilbronn to Leuven start from £39, and on average cost . Daily there are 8 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Leuven. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Heilbronn leaves from Train Station . And in Leuven trains arrive at Wijgmaal and 2 other train stations.
From Heilbronn to Leuven train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 25 minutes. If you are looking to get to Leuven faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 0 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 11 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Leuven.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Heilbronn and Leuven is approximately 233 miles, or 376 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 42 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours,
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Heilbronn to Leuven tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Heilbronn at 03:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 19:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 17 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Leuven to Heilbronn.
City Information
Heilbronn
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Image credit: Pixabay
Image credit: Pixabay
Heilbronn is a scenic city in the northern Baden-Württemberg region of Germany. Boasting a robust wine industry and many interesting local landmarks, the city is a great stop to enjoy when in Germany. One of the most popular local attractions is the local Rathaus, or City Hall, which features a large golden clock.
Head just outside the city to discover some of Heilbronn's best vineyards. Weingut Drautz, Albrecht-Kiessling Weingut, and Weingut Kistenmacher & Hengerer are located on the hills east of the city, and offer gorgeous, sweeping views of hillsides, valleys, and Heilbronn below. Pfühlpark is also in the area east of the city, a large park that offers excellent walking trails and even the famous Trappensee: a small lake with a castle built on it.
Heilbronn is connected to Germany's Deutsche Bahn train network, so you can easily reach the city from Munich, Berlin, Essen, or other major cities. Intercity coach transportation also offers affordable travel to Heilbronn, with options including FlixBus and Sindbad.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Heilbronn?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Heilbronn.
All train stations in Heilbronn:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Leuven?
Main arrival station: Heverlee
There are more train stations and stops in Leuven than most cities. Most trains from Heilbronn will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Leuven:
Train stations in Leuven:
Heverlee
Train Station
Wijgmaal
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