The average train between Leuven and Groningen takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Leuven to Groningen. 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 5 times a day between Leuven and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 8:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Groningen at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Leuven station and arriving at Groningen station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Leuven to Groningen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
Leuven to Groningen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Leuven to Groningen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Leuven and Groningen is 289.7 km. The road distance is 416 km.
You can take a train from Louvain to Groningen via Anvers-Central and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 5h 7m.