The average train between Kyiv and Leuven takes 34h 26m and the fastest train takes 34h 25m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Kyiv 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 Kyiv and Leuven. The service departs Kyiv at 12:05 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Leuven at 21:32:00. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 34h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kyiv to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi station and arriving at Louvain station via Wien Hbf station, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station and Liège, Guillemins Bf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 26m.
Kyiv to Leuven train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi station.
Kyiv to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.
The distance between Kyiv and Leuven is 1811.3 km. The road distance is 2026 km.
You can take a train from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi to Louvain via Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 32h 37m.