The average train between Gießen and Leuven takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Gießen 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 4 hours between Gießen and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gießen is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Leuven at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 36m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Gießen 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 Gießen to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Gießen Bahnhof station and arriving at Louvain station via Frankfurt station and Liège, Guillemins Bf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Gießen to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.
Gießen to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.
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The distance between Gießen and Leuven is 281.6 km. The road distance is 342 km.
You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Louvain via Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins in around 4h 45m.