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Alkmaar to Leuven trains

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The average train between Alkmaar and Leuven takes 4h 26m 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.

4h 26m
Duration
245 km
Distance
€50
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train
  2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain train Ic / ...
3h 9m
€27–121

Alkmaar to Leuven train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Alkmaar and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Alkmaar is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Leuven at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Centraal and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 44m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 50m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 44m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)9h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 50m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 44m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 50m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 44m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 18m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 18m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 18m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 8m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 21m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 51m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 245.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Alkmaar, Netherlands and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Alkmaar to Louvain via Amsterdam Centraal and Anvers-Central in around 3h 9m.

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