The average train between Alkmaar and Leuven takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Alkmaar 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 every 3 hours between Alkmaar and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alkmaar is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Leuven at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Centraal and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Alkmaar to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar station and arriving at Leuven station via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Alkmaar to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Alkmaar station.
Alkmaar to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Louvain station.
Book your Alkmaar to Leuven train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Alkmaar and Leuven is 194.9 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Alkmaar to Louvain via Amsterdam Centraal and Anvers-Central in around 3h 18m.