The average train between Lille and Leuven takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Lille to 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.
Trains run hourly between Lille and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Leuven at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 11m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Lille to 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.
No, there is no direct train from Lille to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe station and arriving at Louvain station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
Lille to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.
Lille to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.
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The distance between Lille and Leuven is 118.7 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Lille Europe to Louvain via Bruxelles-Midi in around 1h 26m.