The average train between Caen and Leuven takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Caen 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 Caen and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caen is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Leuven at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Caen 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 Caen to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Caen station and arriving at Leuven station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Caen to Leuven train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Caen to Leuven train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Caen to Leuven train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Caen and Leuven is 407.4 km. The road distance is 581 km.
You can take a train from Caen to Louvain via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 25m.