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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 Sep 20
€25
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€71
Fastest journey on Sep 20
1 h 49 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
2 h 7 m
Trains on Sep 20
48
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from The Hague to Leuven is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from The Hague to Leuven will cost around €71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
It's difficult to get from The Hague to Leuven without transferring at least 2 times.
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3617Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from The Hague to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, while a train costs an average of €56.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€56 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest | €33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from The Hague to Leuven:
A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from The Hague to Leuven costing on average €56.
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (2h 2m by train vs 2h 16m by car). Tickets start at around €56 compared to roughly €33 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.
The table below shows live departures for The Hague to Leuven trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:49 AM The Hague | 2h36 | 7:25 AM Leuven | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 AM The Hague | 2h10 | 10:25 AM Leuven | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:26 AM The Hague | 2h59 | 11:25 AM Leuven | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:16 AM The Hague | 2h09 | 11:25 AM Leuven | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM The Hague | 3h16 | 1:16 PM Leuven | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:11 AM The Hague | 3h01 | 1:12 PM Leuven | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:45 AM The Hague | 2h24 | 1:09 PM Leuven | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:56 AM The Hague | 2h29 | 1:25 PM Leuven | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from The Hague to Leuven run on average 28 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €16 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 84 miles (136 km) distance in 1h 36m.
Distance 84 miles (136 km) |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Trains per day 28 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from The Hague 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 The Hague to Leuven trains use the Den Haag Centraal to Leuven station pair, with some services arriving at Heverlee. Use this guide to compare The Hague and Leuven train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Den Haag Centraal is 1 km from The Hague city centre. Public transport options include:
Den Haag Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Pavlov, The Penthouse
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Den Haag Centraal. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Den Haag Centraal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Den Haag Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Den Haag Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Den Haag Centraal: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Park Centraal Den Haag, Holiday Inn Express The Hague - Parliament, Novotel Den Haag City Centre.
Den Haag Hs is 1 km from The Hague city centre. Public transport options include:
Den Haag Hs 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: Restaurant Basaal, The Penthouse Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Den Haag Hs. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Den Haag Hs. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Den Haag Hs: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Den Haag Hs: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Den Haag Hs: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Den Haag Central, The Student Hotel The Hague, Novotel Den Haag City Centre.
Den Haag Laan v NOI is 3 km from The Hague city centre. Public transport options include:
Den Haag Laan v NOI has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Gember, The Penthouse Restaurant
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Den Haag Laan v NOI. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Den Haag Laan v NOI. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Den Haag Laan v NOI: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Den Haag Laan v NOI: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Den Haag Laan v NOI: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Den Haag, The Hague Marriott Hotel, Babylon Hotel Den Haag.
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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