Leiden Centraal to Leuven Trains

Leiden Centraal to Leuven trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden Centraal and Leuven takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Leiden Centraal 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.

2h 31m
Duration: 185 km
Distance: €37
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 32m

€23–104

Leiden Centraal to Leuven train times

Trains run hourly between Leiden Centraal and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden Centraal is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Leuven at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

8:02 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
9:02 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
10:02 AM → 12:24 PM
2h 22m • 2 changes
11:02 AM → 1:24 PM
2h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

5:45 AM → 8:24 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 8:34 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
7:02 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

5:46 AM → 8:24 AM
2h 38m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 8:34 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
7:02 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
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