The average train between Heidelberg and Leuven takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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 every 4 hours between Heidelberg and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 2:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Leuven at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 46m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Louvain station via Frankfurt station and Liège, Guillemins Bf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Heidelberg to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.
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The distance between Heidelberg and Leuven is 328 km. The road distance is 413 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Louvain via Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins in around 4h 45m.