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Utrecht to Leuven trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Utrecht and Leuven takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Utrecht 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.

3h
Duration
191 km
Distance
€36
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Rotterdam

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  1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
  2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain train
  3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain train Ic / ...
2h 9m
€22–84

Utrecht to Leuven train times

Trains run hourly between Utrecht and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 4:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Leuven at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 8m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 59m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 36m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 8m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 59m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 36m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 59m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 36m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)2h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Utrecht 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.

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  • Distance: 191.5 km
  • Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Utrecht, Netherlands and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Louvain via Rotterdam Centraal, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 2h 9m.

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