The cheapest and fastest trains from Antwerp to Leuven
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
49 m
Average duration
50 m
Trains per day
40
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Antwerp to Leuven is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Antwerp to Leuven will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 40 trains that leave Antwerp for Leuven on Thu, Nov 27, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 27 the direct trains cover the 43 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
On Thu, Nov 27 the slowest trains will take 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and bus for Antwerp to Leuven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, and a bus costs an average of €10.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
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€11 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price |
1h 22m Average total duration 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Antwerp to Leuven train times
The table below shows live departures for Antwerp to Leuven trains for today, Wednesday, November 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:58 PM Antwerp | 1h04 | 2:02 PM Leuven | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:54 PM Antwerp | 0h59 | 7:53 PM Leuven | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:49 PM Antwerp | 0h45 | 8:34 PM Leuven | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 27 | |||||
2357+ 2030 · 4107 · 5730 | 7:07 AM Antwerp-South | 1h16 | 8:23 AM Heverlee | 3 transfers | |
2357+ 2908+ 3080 | 7:07 AM Antwerp-South | 1h52 | 8:59 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
2030 · 4107 | 7:25 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h49 | 8:14 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
2030 · 4107 · 5730 | 7:25 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h58 | 8:23 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
2908+ 3080 | 7:30 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h29 | 8:59 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2908 | 7:30 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h54 | 8:24 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1807+ 2858+ 5731 | 7:43 AM Antwerp-South | 1h40 | 9:23 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
4530+ 2779 | 7:56 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h57 | 8:53 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
2858+ 5731 | 7:58 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h25 | 9:23 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2858 | 7:58 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h04 | 9:02 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2358+ 2909+ 3081 | 8:07 AM Antwerp-South | 1h52 | 9:59 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
2358+ 9216+ 4108 · 5731 | 8:07 AM Antwerp-South | 1h16 | 9:23 AM Heverlee | 3 transfers | |
2031 · 4108 · 5731 | 8:25 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h58 | 9:23 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
2031 · 4108 | 8:25 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h49 | 9:14 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
2909 | 8:30 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h54 | 9:24 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2909+ 3081 | 8:30 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h29 | 9:59 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
1808+ 2859+ 5732 | 8:43 AM Antwerp-South | 1h40 | 10:23 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
4531+ 2780 | 8:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h59 | 9:53 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
2859+ 5732 | 8:58 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h25 | 10:23 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2859 | 8:58 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h04 | 10:02 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2359+ 9220+ 4109 · 5732 | 9:07 AM Antwerp-South | 1h16 | 10:23 AM Heverlee | 3 transfers | |
2359+ 2910+ 3082 | 9:07 AM Antwerp-South | 1h52 | 10:59 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
2032 · 4109 | 9:25 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h49 | 10:14 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
2032 · 4109 · 5732 | 9:25 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h58 | 10:23 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
2910+ 3082 | 9:30 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h29 | 10:59 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2910 | 9:30 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h54 | 10:24 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1809+ 2860+ 5733 | 9:43 AM Antwerp-South | 1h40 | 11:23 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
4532+ 2781 | 9:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h59 | 10:53 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
2860 | 9:58 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h04 | 11:02 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2860+ 5733 | 9:58 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h25 | 11:23 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2360+ 2911+ 3083 | 10:07 AM Antwerp-South | 1h52 | 11:59 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
2360+ 9224+ 4110 · 5733 | 10:07 AM Antwerp-South | 1h16 | 11:23 AM Heverlee | 3 transfers | |
2033 · 4110 | 10:25 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h49 | 11:14 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
2033 · 4110 · 5733 | 10:25 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h58 | 11:23 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
2911 | 10:30 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h54 | 11:24 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2911+ 3083 | 10:30 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h29 | 11:59 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
1810+ 2861+ 5734 | 10:43 AM Antwerp-South | 1h40 | 12:23 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
4533+ 2782 | 10:54 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h59 | 11:53 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
2861 | 10:58 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h04 | 12:02 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2861+ 5734 | 10:58 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h25 | 12:23 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Antwerp to Leuven
Trains from Antwerp to Leuven run on average 13 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:41, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 26 miles (43 km) distance in 45m.
Distance 26 miles (43 km) |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 00:41 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: PKP Intercity, Regional, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB from Antwerp to Leuven trainsPKP Intercity, Regional, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB trains will get you between Antwerp and Leuven from $7 (€6). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
PKP Intercity
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Regional
SNCB
FAQs: Trains from Antwerp to Leuven
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Antwerp to Leuven 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Antwerp to Leuven
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network.
- Luggage lockers are located at the top of the escalators in the retail area.
- Café - Brasserie Royal
- Einstein Koffie
- Leonidas
- Starbucks
- Yam Yam
- Panos
- Sweetz To Go
- Frituur Centraal
- lunch & pasta coffee
- Döner Company
- & many more
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station
- A-Stay Antwerpen
- Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00
- Located in the main station hall on the ground floor (entrance/exit Koningin Astridplein).
- Tram lines: 11
- Bus lines: 17, 20, 21, 23, 32, 68, 410, 415, 416, 417, 418, 427, 429
- Train lines: Thalys, Intercity Direct 9200, IC, RER S1, L (22, 23, 24, 30)
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park via Binnensingel.
- Wagamama
- Brasserie Dikke Mee
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Radisson Hotel Antwerp Berchem
- Tulip Inn Antwerpen
- Ibis Budget Antwerpen Centraal Station
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for international and regional trains
- Tram: Line 4, Line 9, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Zuidcafé
- Restaurant Het Gerecht
- Outside the main entrance.
- Restrooms.
- €0.50
- B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Zuid
- Hotel Rubenshof
- Hotel Pilar
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Belgium, Netherlands, and France
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Tram: Line 4, Line 10
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Martelarenplein.
- De Klimop
- Domus
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel La Royale
- Park Inn by Radisson Leuven
- Hotel Mille Colonnes
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-9 for trains to Brussels, Antwerp, and Liège
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Direct connections to Brussels, Antwerp, and Liège
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