The average train between Leuven and France takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Leuven to France. 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 Leuven and France. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 9:34 PM which arrives into France at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 28m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leuven to France? 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 France. However, there are services departing from Louvain station and arriving at Paris Nord station via Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Leuven to France train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
Leuven to France train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Leuven and France is 518.2 km. The road distance is 328 km.
You can take a train from Louvain to Cité via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 2h 21m.