The average train between Leiden and Leuven takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Leiden 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 Leiden and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Leuven at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Leuven station via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Leiden to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Louvain station.
Book your Leiden to Leuven train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leiden and Leuven is 142.9 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Louvain via Rotterdam Centraal, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 2h 5m.
