The average train between Leuven and Heerlen takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Leuven to Heerlen. 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 Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Leuven is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 1:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Leuven station and arriving at Heerlen station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Leuven to Heerlen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
Leuven to Heerlen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Heerlen station.
Book your Leuven to Heerlen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Leuven and Heerlen is 89.8 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a train from Louvain to Heerlen via Liège-Guillemins in around 1h 54m.