The average train between Lokeren and Leuven takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Lokeren 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 Lokeren and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Lokeren is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Leuven at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lokeren to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Lokeren station and arriving at Leuven station via Anvers-Berchem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Lokeren to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Lokeren station.
Lokeren to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.
Book your Lokeren to Leuven train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lokeren and Leuven is 55.4 km. The road distance is 90 km.
You can take a train from Lokeren to Louvain via Anvers-Berchem in around 1h 51m.