Lille to KU Leuven Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Lille and KU Leuven takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Lille to KU Leuven. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 58m
Duration: 139 km
Distance: €50
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvaintrain S2 / ...

1h 34m

€29–79

Lille to KU Leuven train times

Trains run hourly between Lille and KU Leuven. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 10:09 PM which arrives into KU Leuven at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:09 PM → 9:51 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
8:09 PM → 10:51 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
9:09 PM → 11:51 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
10:09 PM → 12:48 AM
Arrives next day
2h 39m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:09 AM → 10:04 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
9:09 AM → 12:04 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
10:09 AM → 1:04 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
11:09 AM → 2:04 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:09 AM → 12:04 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
10:09 AM → 1:04 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
11:09 AM → 2:04 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
12:09 PM → 3:04 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:09 AM → 9:51 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
8:09 AM → 10:51 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
9:09 AM → 11:51 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
2:09 PM → 4:51 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:09 AM → 9:51 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
8:09 AM → 10:51 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
9:09 AM → 11:51 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
2:09 PM → 4:51 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:09 AM → 9:51 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
8:09 AM → 10:51 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
9:09 AM → 11:51 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
2:09 PM → 4:51 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:09 AM → 9:51 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
8:09 AM → 10:51 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
9:09 AM → 11:51 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
2:09 PM → 4:51 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lille to KU Leuven? 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.

What companies run services between Lille, France and KU Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Lille Europe to KU Leuven via Bruxelles-Midi, Louvain, Leuven Station perron 2, and Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B in around 1h 34m.

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