The average train between Münster and Leuven takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Münster 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 Münster and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Münster is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Leuven at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 55m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Münster 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 Münster to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Münster Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Louvain station via Köln Hbf station and Liège, Guillemins Bf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Münster to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Münster Hauptbahnhof station.
Münster to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.
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The distance between Münster and Leuven is 235.8 km. The road distance is 274 km.
You can take a train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Louvain via Köln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins in around 4h 7m.