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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Amsterdam Centraal to Leuven station
Cheapest price on Sep 19
kr483
Average ticket price on Sep 19
kr952
Fastest journey on Sep 19
2 h 53 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
2 h 53 m
Trains on Sep 19
28
Distance
167 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam Centraal to Leuven station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam Centraal to Leuven station will cost around kr952 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr483.
It's difficult to get from Amsterdam Centraal to Leuven station without transferring at least 2 times.
3021 · 2818 · 1127+
180246:54 AM3h41Amsterdam Centraal10:35 AMLeuven stationkr4831One-way4 transfers- 3025 · 2822 · 1131+
36087:54 AM3h45Amsterdam Centraal11:39 AMLeuven stationkr4831One-way4 transfers 
8247+3612+
954012:48 PM2h53Amsterdam Centraal3:41 PMLeuven stationkr5151One-way2 transfers- 8251+3613+95441:48 PM2h53Amsterdam Centraal4:41 PMLeuven stationkr5151One-way2 transfers
- 8223+3606+95166:48 AM2h53Amsterdam Centraal9:41 AMLeuven stationkr6421One-way2 transfers
- 8223+3606+95166:48 AM2h53Amsterdam Centraal9:41 AMLeuven stationkr6421One-way2 transfers
- 8247+3612+954012:48 PM2h53Amsterdam Centraal3:41 PMLeuven stationkr5151One-way2 transfers
- 8235+3609+95289:48 AM2h53Amsterdam Centraal12:41 PMLeuven stationkr8681One-way2 transfers
- 8251+3613+95441:48 PM2h53Amsterdam Centraal4:41 PMLeuven stationkr5151One-way2 transfers
- 8243+3611+953611:48 AM2h53Amsterdam Centraal2:41 PMLeuven stationkr6421One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam Centraal to Leuven station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam Centraal to Leuven station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr366 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr366, while a flight costs an average of kr5841.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
kr665 Average price | kr366 Average price Cheapest | kr5841 Average price | kr452 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam Centraal to Leuven station:
A bus is kr299 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leuven station costing on average kr665.
A bus is kr5475 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam Centraal to Leuven station costing on average kr5841.
Other travel options to Leuven station take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 17m.
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (2h 30m by train vs 2h 47m by car). Tickets start at around kr665 compared to roughly kr452 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Amsterdam Centraal to Leuven station train times
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam Centraal to Leuven station trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 9388+ 2620 | 7:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h24 | 9:34 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 9388+2620 | 7:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h24 | 9:34 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 8273+1175 · 2466+4120 | 7:18 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h56 | 10:14 PM Leuven station | 4 transfers | |
| 8275+2621+9568 | 7:48 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h46 | 10:34 PM Leuven station | 2 transfers | |
| 3073 · 3573+6675+4121 | 7:54 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h23 | 11:17 PM Leuven station | 4 transfers | |
| 9394+2621 | 8:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h24 | 10:34 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 9398+2622 | 9:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h24 | 11:34 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
| 9310+1507 | 6:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 9:04 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 9310+1507 | 6:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 9:04 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 8223+9516+3606 | 6:48 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h53 | 9:41 AM Leuven station | 2 transfers | |
| 3021 · 2818 · 1127+18024 | 6:54 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h41 | 10:35 AM Leuven station | 4 transfers | |
| 9916+1508 | 7:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 10:04 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 9316+1508 | 7:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 10:04 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 9316+1508 | 7:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 10:04 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 9916+1508 | 7:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 10:04 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 8227+9520+3607 | 7:48 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h53 | 10:41 AM Leuven station | 2 transfers | |
| 3025 · 2822 · 1131+9220 | 7:54 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h45 | 11:39 AM Leuven station | 4 transfers | |
| 9322+1509 | 8:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 11:04 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 9322+1509 | 8:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 11:04 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 8235+3609+9528 | 9:48 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h53 | 12:41 PM Leuven station | 2 transfers | |
| 9334+1511 | 10:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 1:04 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 9434+1511 | 10:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 1:04 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 9334+1511 | 10:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 1:04 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 9434+1511 | 10:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 1:04 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 8239+3610+9532 | 10:48 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h53 | 1:41 PM Leuven station | 2 transfers | |
| 8243+9536+3611 | 11:48 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h53 | 2:41 PM Leuven station | 2 transfers | |
| 9346+1513 | 12:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 3:04 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 8247+3612+9540 | 12:48 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h53 | 3:41 PM Leuven station | 2 transfers | |
| 9352+1514 | 1:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 4:04 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 9352+1514 | 1:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 4:04 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 8251+9544+3613 | 1:48 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h53 | 4:41 PM Leuven station | 2 transfers | |
| 9458+1515 | 2:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 5:04 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 9358+1515 | 2:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 5:04 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 9382+1519 | 6:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 9:04 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 9482+1519 | 6:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 9:04 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leuven station
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Trains from Amsterdam Centraal to Leuven station run on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at kr320 but you can travel from only kr138 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:49, the last at 20:39. The fastest train covers the 103 miles (167 km) distance in 2h 4m.
Distance 103 miles (167 km) |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price kr320 |
Trains per day 23 |
Fastest train 2h 4m |
First train 3:49 AM |
Last train 8:39 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: EuroCity, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Regional from Amsterdam Centraal to Leuven station trainsEuroCity, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Regional trains will get you between Amsterdam Centraal and Leuven station from kr138. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Amsterdam Centraal to Leuven station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam Centraal to Leuven station by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leuven station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Amsterdam Centraal to Leuven station
Most Amsterdam Centraal to Leuven station trains use the Amsterdam Zuid to Leuven station pair. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam Centraal and Leuven station train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Amsterdam Centraal from Amsterdam city centre
Amsterdam Centraal train station facilities and services
Amsterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: De Broodzaak, Kyoto Sushi & Grill, Starbucks, The Doner Company, Wagamama, Wurst & Schnitzelhaus, Smullers, Burger King, Grand Café First Class, Burgerij, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in all station areas. ATMs are available at Amsterdam Centraal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Centraal. Information desks are located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located on the ground floor near the front entrance in the eastern walkway, near the stairs to platform 2. Open daily from 07:00 to 01:00. .
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Centraal: The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam, Art’otel Amsterdam.
Getting to Leuven from Leuven city centre
Leuven is 1 km from Leuven city centre. Public transport options include:
Leuven train station facilities and services
Leuven has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: De Klimop, Domus
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leuven. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Leuven. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leuven: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leuven: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leuven: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel La Royale, Park Inn by Radisson Leuven, Hotel Mille Colonnes.
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