Leuven to Leiden Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Leuven and Leiden takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Leuven to Leiden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 27m
Duration: 186 km
Distance: €36
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain

2h 7m

€23–85

Leuven to Leiden train times

Trains run hourly between Leuven and Leiden. 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 Leiden at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

8:17 AM → 10:45 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
4:17 PM → 6:58 PM
2h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:17 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
4:17 PM → 6:45 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:24 AM → 7:45 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
7:24 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:24 AM → 7:45 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
7:24 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:24 AM → 7:45 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
7:24 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:24 AM → 7:45 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
7:24 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:24 AM → 7:45 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
7:24 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leuven to Leiden? 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.