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The average train between Leiden and Leuven takes 2h 45m 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 4:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Leuven at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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3h 10m • 2 changes3h 10m • 2 changes3h 10m • 2 changes2h 32m • 2 changes3h 2m • 2 changes3h 10m • 2 changes3h 10m • 2 changes2h 49m • 2 changes2h 39m • 2 changes2h 19m • 2 changes2h 20m • 2 changes2h 20m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leiden 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 Leiden to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal station and arriving at Louvain station via Rotterdam Centraal station and Anvers-Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Leiden to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.
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The distance between Leiden and Leuven is 142.9 km. The road distance is 178 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Louvain via Rotterdam Centraal and Anvers-Central in around 2h 5m.
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