The average train between Assen and Leuven takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Assen 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 Assen and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Assen is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Leuven at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport Train Station and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Assen 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 Assen to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Assen station and arriving at Leuven station via Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Assen to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Assen station.
Assen to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Louvain station.
Book your Assen to Leuven train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Arriva NL.
The distance between Assen and Leuven is 267.8 km. The road distance is 388 km.
You can take a train from Assen to Louvain via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 4h 42m.