Paderborn to Leuven Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Paderborn and Leuven takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn 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.

5h 3m
Duration: 385 km
Distance: €85
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain Re
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Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...

4h 47m

€55–169

Paderborn to Leuven train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Paderborn and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 7:12 PM which arrives into Leuven at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamm(Westf)Hbf and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:51 AM → 9:32 AM
4h 41m • 3 changes
7:12 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 20m • 3 changes
9:12 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
11:12 AM → 3:32 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

12:15 AM → 8:11 AM
7h 56m • 3 changes
4:51 AM → 9:32 AM
4h 41m • 3 changes
7:12 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 20m • 3 changes
9:12 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

12:15 AM → 8:11 AM
7h 56m • 3 changes
4:51 AM → 9:32 AM
4h 41m • 3 changes
7:12 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 20m • 3 changes
9:12 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:15 AM → 8:10 AM
7h 55m • 3 changes
7:12 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 20m • 3 changes
9:12 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
11:12 AM → 3:30 PM
4h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

12:15 AM → 8:10 AM
7h 55m • 3 changes
6:21 AM → 11:32 AM
5h 11m • 3 changes
9:12 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 20m • 3 changes
11:18 AM → 3:30 PM
4h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

12:15 AM → 8:11 AM
7h 56m • 3 changes
4:51 AM → 9:32 AM
4h 41m • 3 changes
7:12 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 20m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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