The average train between Amsterdam and Leuven takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Amsterdam 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 2 hours between Amsterdam and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amsterdam is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Leuven at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 24m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam station and arriving at Leuven station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Amsterdam to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Amsterdam to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Louvain station.
Book your Amsterdam to Leuven train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Eurostar.
The distance between Amsterdam and Leuven is 166.7 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Louvain via Anvers-Central in around 2h 10m.