The average train between Alicante and Leuven takes 25h and the fastest train takes 23h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Alicante to Leuven. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Alicante and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alicante is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Leuven at 7:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 25h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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26h 46m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Alicante to Leuven? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Alicante station and arriving at Leuven station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h.
Alicante to Leuven train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Alicante to Leuven train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Alicante to Leuven train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Alicante and Leuven is 1,452 km. The road distance is 1,963 km.
You can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Louvain via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 15h 56m.