The average train between Leuven and Tongeren takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Leuven to Tongeren. 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 Tongeren. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Tongeren at 6:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Tongeren. However, there are services departing from Leuven station and arriving at Tongeren station via Hasselt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Leuven to Tongeren train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
Leuven to Tongeren train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Tongres station.
Book your Leuven to Tongeren train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Leuven and Tongeren is 54.8 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a train from Louvain to Tongres via Hasselt in around 1h 29m.