The average train between Hengelo and Leuven takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly 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 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Zutphen and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 48m • 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 25m.
Hengelo to Leuven train services, operated by Blauwnet, depart from Hengelo station.
Hengelo to Leuven train services, operated by Blauwnet, arrive at Louvain 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 281 km.
You can take a train from Hengelo to Louvain via Zutphen, Breda, and Anvers-Central in around 4h 23m.