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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
$15
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
3 h 12 m
Average duration
3 h 14 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luxembourg to Leuven is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luxembourg to Leuven will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
It's difficult to get from Luxembourg to Leuven without transferring at least once.
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5721Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luxembourg to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $73.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price | $252 Average price | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 2m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Luxembourg to Leuven:
A train is $10 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Luxembourg to Leuven costing on average $29 (€29).
A train is $233 (€233) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luxembourg to Leuven costing on average $252 (€252).
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 17m.
Flight takes on average 8h 2m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€19) compared to roughly $33 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14 (€14). The journey takes 3h 14m versus 2h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Luxembourg to Leuven trains for today, Friday, July 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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2142+ 5721 | 7:11 PM Luxembourg station | 3h24 | 10:35 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2142+ 3621 | 7:11 PM Luxembourg station | 3h28 | 10:39 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
5341+ 2845 | 7:16 PM Luxembourg station | 3h47 | 11:03 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
2143+ 5722 | 8:11 PM Luxembourg station | 3h30 | 11:41 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
2143+ 5722 | 8:11 PM Luxembourg station | 3h24 | 11:35 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
5342+ 545 · 5726 | 8:16 PM Luxembourg station | 9h08 | 5:24 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
5342+ 545 | 8:16 PM Luxembourg station | 3h44 | 12:00 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
5343+ 527 | 9:16 PM Luxembourg station | 8h15 | 5:31 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
5343+ 527 · 5727 | 9:16 PM Luxembourg station | 9h07 | 6:23 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
5993 · 6077 · 18143+ 5707 | 9:20 PM Luxembourg station | 11h15 | 8:35 AM Heverlee | 4 transfers | |
2131+ 3608 | 8:11 AM Luxembourg station | 3h30 | 11:41 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
2131+ 5710 | 8:11 AM Luxembourg station | 3h25 | 11:36 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2132+ 5711 | 9:11 AM Luxembourg station | 3h24 | 12:35 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2132+ 5711 | 9:11 AM Luxembourg station | 3h30 | 12:41 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
5331+ 2835 | 9:16 AM Luxembourg station | 3h47 | 1:03 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
5331+ 2835 · 5734 | 9:16 AM Luxembourg station | 4h07 | 1:23 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
2133+ 5712 | 10:11 AM Luxembourg station | 3h30 | 1:41 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
2133+ 5712 | 10:11 AM Luxembourg station | 3h24 | 1:35 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
4634+ 2134 · 5713 | 11:11 AM Luxembourg station | 3h30 | 2:41 PM Leuven station | 2 transfers | |
4634+ 2134 · 5713 | 11:11 AM Luxembourg station | 3h24 | 2:35 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
5333+ 2837 | 11:16 AM Luxembourg station | 3h47 | 3:03 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
5333+ 2837 · 5736 | 11:16 AM Luxembourg station | 4h07 | 3:23 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
2135+ 5714 | 12:11 PM Luxembourg station | 3h24 | 3:35 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2135+ 5714 | 12:11 PM Luxembourg station | 3h30 | 3:41 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
2136+ 5715 | 1:11 PM Luxembourg station | 3h30 | 4:41 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
2136+ 5715 | 1:11 PM Luxembourg station | 3h24 | 4:35 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
5335+ 2839 | 1:16 PM Luxembourg station | 3h47 | 5:03 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
5335+ 2839 · 5738 | 1:16 PM Luxembourg station | 4h06 | 5:22 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
2137+ 5716 | 2:11 PM Luxembourg station | 3h25 | 5:36 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2137+ 18023 | 2:11 PM Luxembourg station | 3h12 | 5:23 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
2138+ 5717 | 3:11 PM Luxembourg station | 3h25 | 6:36 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2138+ 18025 | 3:11 PM Luxembourg station | 3h12 | 6:23 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
5337+ 2841 | 3:16 PM Luxembourg station | 3h47 | 7:03 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
5337+ 2841 · 5740 | 3:16 PM Luxembourg station | 4h07 | 7:23 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
2139+ 5718 | 4:11 PM Luxembourg station | 3h24 | 7:35 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2139+ 18027 | 4:11 PM Luxembourg station | 3h12 | 7:23 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
2140+ 18029 | 5:11 PM Luxembourg station | 3h12 | 8:23 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
2140+ 5719 | 5:11 PM Luxembourg station | 3h24 | 8:35 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
5339+ 2843 · 5742 | 5:16 PM Luxembourg station | 4h07 | 9:23 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
5339+ 2843 | 5:16 PM Luxembourg station | 3h47 | 9:03 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
2141+ 5720 | 6:11 PM Luxembourg station | 3h24 | 9:35 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2141+ 5720 | 6:11 PM Luxembourg station | 3h30 | 9:41 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Luxembourg to Leuven run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€13) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 108 miles (174 km) distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 108 miles (174 km) |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€13) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
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Discover the best of Leuven — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leuven trip today.
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 Luxembourg 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 Luxembourg to Leuven trains use the Luxembourg to Leuven station pair, with some services arriving at Heverlee. Use this guide to compare Luxembourg and Leuven train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Luxembourg is 1 km from Luxembourg city centre. Public transport options include:
Luxembourg 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: Brasserie Schuman, Vapiano Luxembourg Gare
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Luxembourg. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Luxembourg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Luxembourg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luxembourg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luxembourg: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton, Park Inn by Radisson Luxembourg City.
Luxembourg, Gare Centrale (quai 13) is 1 km from Luxembourg city centre. Public transport options include:
Luxembourg, Gare Centrale (quai 13) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale (quai 13).
ATMs are available at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale (quai 13).
Available at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale (quai 13): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale (quai 13): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luxembourg, Gare Centrale (quai 13).
Luxembourg has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luxembourg: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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.
Wijgmaal is 5 km from Leuven city centre. Public transport options include:
Wijgmaal has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wijgmaal.
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