Leiden to Leuven Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Leuven takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h. 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.

2h 41m
Duration: 174 km
Distance: €34
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
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2h 5m

€20–80

Leiden to Leuven train times

Trains run hourly between Leiden and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden 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 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:15 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

9:15 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
5:15 PM → 7:34 PM
2h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:45 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
5:15 PM → 7:34 PM
2h 19m • 2 changes
7:15 PM → 9:15 PM
2h • 2 changes
9:32 PM → 5:34 AM
Arrives next day
8h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:45 AM → 8:24 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:23 AM → 8:24 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 8:34 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:23 AM → 8:24 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:16 AM → 8:24 AM
8h 8m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 10:24 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
9:04 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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