The average train between Netherlands and Leuven takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Netherlands 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 3 hours between Netherlands and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Netherlands is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Leuven at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Netherlands to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Netherlands station and arriving at Leuven station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Netherlands to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Netherlands to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Louvain station.
Book your Netherlands to Leuven train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Netherlands and Leuven is 164.8 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Louvain via Anvers-Central in around 2h 18m.