The average train between Haarlem and Leuven takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Haarlem 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 hourly between Haarlem and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Haarlem is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Leuven at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Haarlem to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Haarlem station and arriving at Leuven station via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Haarlem to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Haarlem station.
Haarlem to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Louvain station.
Book your Haarlem to Leuven train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Haarlem and Leuven is 167 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from Haarlem to Louvain via Rotterdam Centraal and Anvers-Central in around 2h 36m.