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Trip Overview

The average train between Hamburg and Leuven takes 6h 58m and the fastest train takes 6h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamburg 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.

6h 58m
Duration
624 km
Distance
€129
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Hamburg to Leuven train times

Trains run hourly between Hamburg and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Leuven at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 51m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 49m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 45m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 19m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 51m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 47m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 21m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 51m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 47m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 47m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 49m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 45m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 45m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 49m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 45m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 45m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 51m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 47m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 47m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)6h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 624.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Louvain via Köln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins in around 6h 24m.

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