The average train between Hamburg and Leuven takes 7h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Hamburg and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Leuven at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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9h 47m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Leuven station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
Hamburg to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Louvain station.
Book your Hamburg to Leuven train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Hamburg and Leuven is 466.9 km. The road distance is 624 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Louvain via Koeln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins in around 6h 46m.