Train Rotterdam to Leuven from €49 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Leuven takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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.

1h 36m
Duration: 147 km
Distance: €49
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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1h 49m

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Rotterdam to Leuven train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Rotterdam and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Leuven at 10:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

8:58 AM → 10:34 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 11:34 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
11:58 AM → 1:34 PM
1h 36m • 1 change
1:58 PM → 3:34 PM
1h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

6:57 AM → 8:34 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:35 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 10:34 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 11:34 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

6:57 AM → 8:34 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:34 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 10:34 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 11:34 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

7:58 AM → 9:34 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 10:34 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
10:58 AM → 12:34 PM
1h 36m • 1 change
12:58 PM → 2:34 PM
1h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

6:57 AM → 8:34 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 9:35 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 10:34 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 11:34 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
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