The average train between Lyon and Leuven takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon 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 every 4 hours between Lyon and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Leuven at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Leuven station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Lyon to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Leuven train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Lyon to Leuven train tickets online with TGV inOui and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Lyon and Leuven is 570.7 km. The road distance is 782 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi every 4 hours. Tickets cost €150–240 and the journey takes 3h 56m.