The average train between Nijmegen and Leuven takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Nijmegen 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 Nijmegen and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nijmegen is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Leuven at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Breda and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Nijmegen 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 Nijmegen to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen station and arriving at Leuven station via Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Nijmegen to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Nijmegen station.
Nijmegen to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Malines station.
Book your Nijmegen to Leuven train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Nijmegen and Leuven is 133.6 km. The road distance is 189 km.
You can take a train from Nijmegen to Louvain via Breda and Malines in around 3h 15m.