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The average train between Hamburg and Leuven takes 7h 3m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. 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.

7h 3m
Duration
624 km
Distance
€141
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Hamburg to Leuven train times

Trains run every 2 hours 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 7h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)7h 12m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 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 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 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 47m • 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 Wednesday, October 21, 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 47m • 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 Thursday, October 22, 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 47m • 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, October 23, 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 47m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 624.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 3m

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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