The average train between Magdeburg and Leuven takes 7h 27m and the fastest train takes 7h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Magdeburg 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 3 times a day between Magdeburg and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 10:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Magdeburg is at 2:04 PM which arrives into Leuven at 9:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 24m • 2 changes

7h 24m • 2 changes

7h 24m • 2 changes

7h 28m • 2 changes

7h 28m • 2 changes

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No, there is no direct train from Magdeburg to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Magdeburg station and arriving at Leuven station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
Magdeburg to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Magdeburg Hbf station.
Magdeburg to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Louvain station.
Book your Magdeburg to Leuven train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Magdeburg and Leuven is 499 km. The road distance is 626 km.
You can take a train from Magdeburg Hbf to Louvain via Köln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins in around 6h 48m.