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Leuven to Nijmegen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leuven and Nijmegen takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Leuven to Nijmegen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 25m
Duration
201 km
Distance
€34
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Malines to Bredatrain train Ec / ...
  2. Take the train from Breda to Nijmegentrain train Sprinter / ...
3h 6m
€23–51

Leuven to Nijmegen train times

Trains run hourly between Leuven and Nijmegen. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Nijmegen at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Malines and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 49m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 57m • 2 changes

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 57m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leuven to Nijmegen? 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.

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  • Distance: 200.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Nijmegen via Malines and Breda in around 3h 6m.

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