Rotterdam to KU Leuven Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and KU Leuven takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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.

1h 45m
Duration: 149 km
Distance: €36
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Antwerp

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Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain Eurostar / ...
Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain Ic / ...

1h 39m

€22–95

Rotterdam to KU Leuven train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Rotterdam and KU Leuven. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 7:58 PM which arrives into KU Leuven at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Antwerpen-Centraal and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

3:28 PM → 5:23 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
5:58 PM → 7:40 PM
1h 42m • 1 change
6:58 PM → 8:39 PM
1h 41m • 1 change
7:58 PM → 9:40 PM
1h 42m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:57 AM → 8:39 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:40 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
10:28 AM → 12:23 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
12:28 PM → 2:23 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:57 AM → 8:39 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:40 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
10:28 AM → 12:23 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
12:28 PM → 2:23 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:57 AM → 8:39 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:40 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
10:28 AM → 12:23 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
12:28 PM → 2:23 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:57 AM → 8:41 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:41 AM
1h 43m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 11:41 AM
1h 43m • 1 change
10:28 AM → 12:24 PM
1h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

7:58 AM → 9:41 AM
1h 43m • 1 change
10:28 AM → 12:24 PM
1h 56m • 1 change
11:58 AM → 1:41 PM
1h 43m • 1 change
2:58 PM → 4:41 PM
1h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:57 AM → 8:39 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:40 AM
1h 42m • 1 change
10:28 AM → 12:23 PM
1h 55m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam 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.

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and KU Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to KU Leuven via Antwerpen-Centraal, Anvers-Central, Louvain, Leuven Station perron 6, and Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron C in around 1h 39m.

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