The average train between Hengelo and Leuven takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Hengelo 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 2 hours between Hengelo and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Hengelo is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Leuven at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Zutphen and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 19m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hengelo 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 Hengelo to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Hengelo station and arriving at Leuven station via Zutphen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
Hengelo to Leuven train services, operated by Blauwnet, depart from Hengelo station.
Hengelo to Leuven train services, operated by Blauwnet, arrive at Malines station.
Book your Hengelo to Leuven train tickets online with Blauwnet, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Hengelo and Leuven is 211.3 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from Hengelo to Louvain via Zutphen, Breda, and Malines in around 4h 33m.