Leiden to Leuven Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Leuven takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

2h 29m
Duration: 208 km
Distance: €57
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Leiden to Leuven train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Leiden and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 4:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Leuven at 9:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, September 9, 2026

7:15 PM → 9:40 PM
2h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, September 10, 2026

5:46 AM → 8:39 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 11:51 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, September 11, 2026

6:15 AM → 8:39 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 11:51 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, September 12, 2026

4:23 AM → 8:41 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, September 13, 2026

7:14 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
8:14 AM → 10:41 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
10:14 AM → 12:41 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
2:14 PM → 4:41 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, September 14, 2026

6:15 AM → 8:39 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 11:51 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, September 15, 2026

6:15 AM → 8:39 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 11:51 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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