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Leuven to Leiden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leuven and Leiden takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. The train service runs several times per day 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 30m
Duration
208 km
Distance
€57
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Louvain to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
  3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain train
2h 43m
€44–104

Leuven to Leiden train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Leuven and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Leiden at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 207.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Louvain to Leiden Centraal via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Rotterdam Centraal in around 2h 43m.

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