The average train between Berlin and Leuven takes 11h and the fastest train takes 8h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Berlin 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 3 times a day between Berlin and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Berlin is at 7:47 PM which arrives into Leuven at 10:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 11h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Leuven station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
Berlin to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Louvain station.
Book your Berlin to Leuven train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Berlin and Leuven is 627 km. The road distance is 737 km.
You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Louvain via Koeln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins in around 7h 2m.