The average train between Groningen and Leuven takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Groningen 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 Groningen and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Leuven at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport Train Station and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Groningen 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 Groningen to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Leuven station via Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Groningen to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Louvain station.
Book your Groningen to Leuven train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Groningen and Leuven is 289.7 km. The road distance is 416 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to Louvain via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 4h 42m.