The average train between Leuven and Leiden takes 2h 26m 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.
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 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Leuven station and arriving at Leiden station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Leuven to Leiden train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
Leuven to Leiden train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Leiden Centraal station.
Book your Leuven to Leiden train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Leuven and Leiden is 142.9 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a train from Louvain to Leiden Centraal via Anvers-Central and Rotterdam Centraal in around 2h 7m.
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