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Madrid to Leuven trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Leuven takes 21h 27m and the fastest train takes 19h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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.

21h 27m
Duration
2,042 km
Distance
€474
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
  2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
13h 45m
€334–723

Madrid to Leuven train times

Trains run twice daily between Madrid and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Leuven at 7:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 21h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 2,042.3 km
  • Duration: 21h 27m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Louvain via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 13h 45m.

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