The average train between Leuven and Gare de Lyon takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Leuven to Gare de Lyon. 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 Gare de Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Gare de Lyon at 12:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 18m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leuven to Gare de Lyon? 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 Gare de Lyon. 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 34m.
Leuven to Gare de Lyon train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
Leuven to Gare de Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Leuven and Gare de Lyon is 281.2 km. The road distance is 324 km.
You can take a train from Louvain to Paris Gare de Lyon via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Paris Nord in around 2h 11m.