The average train between Paris and KU Leuven takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Paris to KU 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 Paris and KU Leuven. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 8:22 PM which arrives into KU Leuven at 11:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 8m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Paris to KU 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 Paris to KU Leuven. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at KU Leuven station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Paris to KU Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Paris Nord station.
Paris to KU Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Louvain station.
Book your Paris to KU Leuven train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Eurostar.
The distance between Paris and KU Leuven is 280.8 km. The road distance is 341 km.
You can take a train from Paris Nord to KU Leuven via Bruxelles-Midi, Louvain, Leuven Station perron 6, and Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B in around 2h 25m.