The average train between Leuven and Alpen takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Leuven to Alpen. 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 every 2 hours between Leuven and Alpen. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Alpen at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 16m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Leuven to Alpen? 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 Leuven to Alpen. However, there are services departing from Leuven station and arriving at Alpen station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Leuven to Alpen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
Leuven to Alpen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Alpen Bahnhof station.
The distance between Leuven and Alpen is 148.1 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Louvain to Alpen Bahnhof via Liege-Guillemins, Köln Hbf, and Duisburg Hbf in around 4h 1m.