The average train between Leuven and Nijmegen takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Leuven and Nijmegen. The earliest departure is at 5:24 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 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Nijmegen. However, there are services departing from Leuven station and arriving at Nijmegen station via Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Leuven to Nijmegen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Malines station.
Leuven to Nijmegen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Nijmegen station.
Book your Leuven to Nijmegen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Leuven and Nijmegen is 133.6 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a train from Louvain to Nijmegen via Malines and Breda in around 3h 12m.