The average train between Paris and Leuven takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris 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 2 hours between Paris and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Leuven at 10:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 59m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Paris 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 Paris to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord station and arriving at Louvain station via Brussel-Zuid station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Paris to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Paris Nord station.
Paris to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.
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The distance between Paris and Leuven is 280.9 km. The road distance is 326 km.
You can take a train from Paris Nord to Louvain via Brussel-Zuid and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 14m.