The average train between Ypres and Leuven takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Ypres 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 Ypres and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Ypres is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Leuven at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ypres to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Ypres station and arriving at Leuven station via Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Ypres to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ypres station.
Ypres to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.
Book your Ypres to Leuven train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Ypres and Leuven is 127.4 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a train from Ypres to Louvain via Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 2h 30m.