The average train between Leuven and Middelkerke takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Leuven to Middelkerke. 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 Middelkerke. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Leuven is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Middelkerke at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Ostende and take an average of 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Middelkerke. However, there are services departing from Leuven station and arriving at Middelkerke station via Ostende. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Leuven to Middelkerke train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
Leuven to Middelkerke train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Ostende station.
The distance between Leuven and Middelkerke is 135.8 km. The road distance is 155 km.
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Louvain to Ostende hourly. Tickets cost €25–50 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 5 times a week.