The average train between Heerlen and Leuven takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Heerlen 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 6 times a week between Heerlen and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 11:49 PM at night, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Leuven at 5:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Heerlen station and arriving at Leuven station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Heerlen to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Heerlen station.
Heerlen to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Louvain station.
Book your Heerlen to Leuven train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Heerlen and Leuven is 89.8 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a train from Heerlen to Louvain via Liège-Guillemins in around 1h 39m.