The average train between Leuven and Amsterdam takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Leuven to Amsterdam. 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 3 hours between Leuven and Amsterdam. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Amsterdam at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Leuven station and arriving at Amsterdam station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Leuven to Amsterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
Leuven to Amsterdam train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Book your Leuven to Amsterdam train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Leuven and Amsterdam is 166.7 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a train from Louvain to Amsterdam Centraal via Anvers-Central in around 2h 25m.