The average train between Lens and Leuven takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Lens 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 every 2 hours between Lens and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lens is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Leuven at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 47m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Lens 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 Lens to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Lens station and arriving at Louvain station via Lille Flandres station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Lens to Leuven train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lens station.
Lens to Leuven train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Louvain station.
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The distance between Lens and Leuven is 141.1 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Lens to Louvain via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 51m.