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Essen to Leuven trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Leuven takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen 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.

3h 38m
Duration
270 km
Distance
€75
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain train Re
  2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain train
  3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain train Ic / ...
3h 21m
€45–210

Essen to Leuven train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Leuven at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 270.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Louvain via Aachen Hbf and Liège-Guillemins in around 3h 21m.

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