The average train between Leeuwarden and Leuven takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeuwarden is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Leuven at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 18m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden station and arriving at Leuven station via Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Leeuwarden to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.
Leeuwarden to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Louvain station.
Book your Leeuwarden to Leuven train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leeuwarden and Leuven is 269 km. The road distance is 394 km.
You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Louvain via Schiphol Airport and Anvers-Central in around 4h 31m.