The average train between Haarlem and Leuven takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is an hourly train service 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 11:53 PM which arrives into Leuven at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 41m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Haarlem 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 Haarlem to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Haarlem station and arriving at Louvain station via Rotterdam Centraal station and Antwerpen-Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Haarlem to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Haarlem station.
Haarlem to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.
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The distance between Haarlem and Leuven is 167 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a train from Haarlem to Louvain via Rotterdam Centraal, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 2h 43m.