The average train between Leuven and Nivelles takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 57 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Leuven to Nivelles. 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 every 30 minutes between Leuven and Nivelles. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Leuven is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Nivelles at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Nivelles. However, there are services departing from Leuven station and arriving at Nivelles station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
Leuven to Nivelles train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
Leuven to Nivelles train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Nivelles station.
Book your Leuven to Nivelles train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Leuven and Nivelles is 40.8 km. The road distance is 61 km.
You can take a train from Louvain to Nivelles via Bruxelles-Midi in around 1h 18m.