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M Leuven
University museum with science, culture, and philosophy exhibitions in a striking historic complex. Ideal for understanding Leuven's academic identity.
Cheapest price on Oct 11
$7
Average ticket price on Oct 11
$7
Fastest journey on Oct 11
52 m
Average journey duration on Oct 11
52 m
Trains on Oct 11
65
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 $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
On Sun, Oct 11, we found 65 trains from Antwerp to Leuven, including 19 direct services.
On Sun, Oct 11 the direct trains cover the 43 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .
On Sun, Oct 11 the slowest trains will take 52 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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2912Trains from Antwerp to Leuven run on average 42 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 26 miles (43 km) distance in 33m.
Distance 26 miles (43 km) |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Antwerp to Leuven trains for today, Saturday, October 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3138+ 4117+ 5739 | 5:12 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h10 | 6:22 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
2917 | 5:33 PM Antwerp-Central | 0h52 | 6:25 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2867 · 3089 | 5:46 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h13 | 6:59 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2867 | 5:46 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h03 | 6:49 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2867 · 3089 | 5:52 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h07 | 6:59 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
3139+ 4118 | 6:07 PM Antwerp-Central | 0h58 | 7:05 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
3139+ 4118+ 5740 | 6:07 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h16 | 7:23 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
3139+ 4118+ 5740 | 6:12 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h11 | 7:23 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
2918 | 6:33 PM Antwerp-Central | 0h52 | 7:25 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2868 · 3090 | 6:52 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h08 | 8:00 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
3140+ 4119+ 5741 | 7:07 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h16 | 8:23 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
3140+ 4119 | 7:07 PM Antwerp-Central | 0h58 | 8:05 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
3140+ 4119+ 5741 | 7:12 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h11 | 8:23 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
2919 | 7:33 PM Antwerp-Central | 0h52 | 8:25 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2869 | 7:46 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h03 | 8:49 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2869 · 3091 | 7:46 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h14 | 9:00 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2869 · 3091 | 7:52 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h08 | 9:00 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
3141+ 4120 | 8:07 PM Antwerp-Central | 0h58 | 9:05 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
3141+ 4120+ 5742 | 8:07 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h16 | 9:23 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
3141+ 4120+ 5742 | 8:12 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h11 | 9:23 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
2920 | 8:33 PM Antwerp-Central | 0h52 | 9:25 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2870 | 8:46 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h03 | 9:49 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2870 · 3092 | 8:46 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h13 | 9:59 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2870 · 3092 | 8:52 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h07 | 9:59 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
3142+ 4121+ 5743 | 9:07 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h16 | 10:23 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
3142+ 4121 | 9:07 PM Antwerp-Central | 0h58 | 10:05 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
3142+ 4121+ 5743 | 9:12 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h11 | 10:23 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
9264+ 2522 · 5722 | 9:19 PM Antwerp-Central | 2h16 | 11:35 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
9264+ 2522 · 5722 | 9:25 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 2h10 | 11:35 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
2921 | 9:33 PM Antwerp-Central | 0h52 | 10:25 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2871 | 9:46 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h03 | 10:49 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3143+ 4122 | 10:07 PM Antwerp-Central | 0h58 | 11:05 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
2922 | 10:33 PM Antwerp-Central | 0h52 | 11:25 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2872 | 10:46 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h03 | 11:49 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, October 11 | |||||
2906 | 6:33 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h52 | 7:25 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2856 · 3078 | 6:46 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h13 | 7:59 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2856 | 6:46 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h03 | 7:49 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2856 · 3078 | 6:52 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h07 | 7:59 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
3128+ 4107 | 7:07 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h58 | 8:05 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
3128+ 4107+ 5729 | 7:07 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h16 | 8:23 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
3128+ 4107+ 5729 | 7:12 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h11 | 8:23 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
2907 | 7:33 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h52 | 8:25 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2857 · 3079 | 7:46 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h13 | 8:59 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2857 | 7:46 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h03 | 8:49 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2857 · 3079 | 7:52 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h07 | 8:59 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
3129+ 4108+ 5730 | 8:07 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h15 | 9:22 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
3129+ 4108 | 8:07 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h58 | 9:05 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
3129+ 4108+ 5730 | 8:12 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h10 | 9:22 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
2908 | 8:33 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h52 | 9:25 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2858 · 3080 | 8:46 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h13 | 9:59 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2858 | 8:46 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h03 | 9:49 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2858 · 3080 | 8:52 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h07 | 9:59 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
3130+ 4109 | 9:07 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h58 | 10:05 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
3130+ 4109+ 5731 | 9:07 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h15 | 10:22 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
3130+ 4109+ 5731 | 9:12 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h10 | 10:22 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
2909 | 9:33 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h52 | 10:25 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2859 | 9:46 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h03 | 10:49 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2859 · 3081 | 9:46 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h13 | 10:59 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2859 · 3081 | 9:52 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h07 | 10:59 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
3131+ 4110 | 10:07 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h58 | 11:05 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
3131+ 4110+ 5732 | 10:07 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h16 | 11:23 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
3131+ 4110+ 5732 | 10:12 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h11 | 11:23 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
2910 | 10:33 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h52 | 11:25 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2860 · 3082 | 10:52 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h07 | 11:59 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
3132+ 4111 | 11:07 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h58 | 12:05 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
3132+ 4111+ 5733 | 11:07 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h16 | 12:23 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
3132+ 4111+ 5733 | 11:12 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h11 | 12:23 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
2911 | 11:33 AM Antwerp-Central | 0h52 | 12:25 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2861 | 11:46 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h03 | 12:49 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2861 · 3083 | 11:46 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h13 | 12:59 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2861 · 3083 | 11:52 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h07 | 12:59 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
3133+ 4112 | 12:07 PM Antwerp-Central | 0h58 | 1:05 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
3133+ 4112+ 5734 | 12:07 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h16 | 1:23 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
3133+ 4112+ 5734 | 12:12 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h11 | 1:23 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
2912 | 12:33 PM Antwerp-Central | 0h52 | 1:25 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2862 | 12:46 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h03 | 1:49 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2862 · 3084 | 12:46 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h13 | 1:59 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2862 · 3084 | 12:52 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h07 | 1:59 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
3134+ 4113+ 5735 | 1:07 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h16 | 2:23 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
3134+ 4113 | 1:07 PM Antwerp-Central | 0h58 | 2:05 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
3134+ 4113+ 5735 | 1:12 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h11 | 2:23 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
2913 | 1:33 PM Antwerp-Central | 0h52 | 2:25 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2863 · 3085 | 1:46 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h13 | 2:59 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2863 | 1:46 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h03 | 2:49 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2863 · 3085 | 1:52 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h07 | 2:59 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
3135+ 4114 | 2:07 PM Antwerp-Central | 0h58 | 3:05 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
3135+ 4114+ 5736 | 2:07 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h16 | 3:23 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
3135+ 4114+ 5736 | 2:12 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h11 | 3:23 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
2914 | 2:33 PM Antwerp-Central | 0h52 | 3:25 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2864 · 3086 | 2:46 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h13 | 3:59 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2864 | 2:46 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h03 | 3:49 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2864 · 3086 | 2:52 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h07 | 3:59 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
3136+ 4115+ 5737 | 3:07 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h16 | 4:23 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
3136+ 4115 | 3:07 PM Antwerp-Central | 0h58 | 4:05 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
3136+ 4115+ 5737 | 3:12 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h11 | 4:23 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
2915 | 3:33 PM Antwerp-Central | 0h52 | 4:25 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2865 · 3087 | 3:46 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h13 | 4:59 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2865 | 3:46 PM Antwerp-Central | 1h03 | 4:49 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2865 · 3087 | 3:52 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h07 | 4:59 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
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University museum with science, culture, and philosophy exhibitions in a striking historic complex. Ideal for understanding Leuven's academic identity.
Museum and former home of Father Damien, presenting his life and global legacy. A meaningful visit in a historic city-center setting.
Museum in Park Abbey exploring religion, art, and heritage through the abbey's story. It adds depth to a visit to the wider site.
Leuven's central square framed by the town hall and Saint Peter's Church. It is the city's essential starting point for architecture and atmosphere.
Long square and social hub lined with student life and major events. It captures Leuven's energetic university-city character.
Belgium's oldest botanical garden, popular for quiet walks and seasonal plants. A local favorite near the historic core.
Crisp pork cubes braised or roasted, a Leuven pub classic often served with salad, fries, and a sharp mustard or beer-based sauce.
A strong amber-brown abbey beer brewed in Leuven since the 1970s, known for soft fruit notes and a full malty finish.
A pale Belgian lager historically tied to Leuven brewing. It is the city’s most famous everyday beer and a key part of local café culture.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant known for creative seasonal tasting menus in an intimate, elegant setting.
Long-standing traditional restaurant famous for grilled meats, Belgian dishes, and an old-school local dining room.
Classic Leuven brasserie on the Oude Markt serving Belgian staples, beer, and a lively historic square atmosphere.
Moderate for Belgium: hotels and dining are not cheap, but student spots, bakeries, and short local transit keep typical visitor costs manageable.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up. Cafes usually get small change, not a set tip.
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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.

Most Antwerp to Leuven trains use the Antwerpen Centraal to Leuven station pair, with some services arriving at Heverlee. Use this guide to compare Antwerp and Leuven train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Antwerpen Centraal is 1 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen 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 options include: Café - Brasserie Royal, Einstein Koffie, Leonidas, Starbucks, Yam Yam, Panos, Sweetz To Go, Frituur Centraal, lunch & pasta coffee, Döner Company, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network. ATMs are located inside the atrium and retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00. Information desks are located in the main station hall on the ground floor (entrance/exit Koningin Astridplein).
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the top of the escalators in the retail area. .
Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen Centraal: 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.
Nearby hotels include Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station, A-Stay Antwerpen, Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre.
Antwerpen-Berchem is 2 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen-Berchem 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 options include: Wagamama, Brasserie Dikke Mee
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Antwerpen-Berchem. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Antwerpen-Berchem. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Hotel Antwerp Berchem, Tulip Inn Antwerpen, Ibis Budget Antwerpen Centraal Station.
Antwerpen-Zuid is 2 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen-Zuid has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Zuidcafé, Restaurant Het Gerecht
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Antwerpen-Zuid. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Antwerpen-Zuid. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Restrooms.
Nearby hotels include B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Zuid, Hotel Rubenshof, Hotel Pilar.
Leuven is 1 km from Leuven city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: De Klimop, Domus
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leuven. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leuven. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leuven: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leuven: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leuven: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel La Royale, Park Inn by Radisson Leuven, Hotel Mille Colonnes.
Heverlee is 1 km from Leuven city centre. Public transport options include:
Heverlee has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Heverlee.
ATMs are available at Heverlee.
Available at Heverlee: Parking, WC.
Available at Heverlee: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heverlee.
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