The average train between Rouen and Leuven takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Rouen 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 Rouen and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rouen is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Leuven at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Rouen 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 Rouen to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Rouen station and arriving at Leuven station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Rouen to Leuven train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.
Rouen to Leuven train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Louvain station.
Book your Rouen to Leuven train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Rouen and Leuven is 302.2 km. The road distance is 481 km.
You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Louvain via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 5m.