4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Amsterdam to Leuven
Cheapest price
€37
Average price
€54
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
167 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam to Leuven is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Leuven will cost around €54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €37.
Of the 33 trains that leave Amsterdam for Leuven on Thu, Jul 16, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct trains cover the 167 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest trains will take 1 h 56 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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4115 · 5738+
18442:14 PM3h09Amsterdam Zuid5:23 PMHeverlee€371One-way3 transfers- 1844+9244+41152:14 PM3h00Amsterdam Zuid5:14 PMLeuven station€371One-way2 transfers
- 3548 · 1159+9248+
182473:07 PM2h59Amsterdam Zuid6:06 PMLeuven station€391One-way3 transfers - 3544 · 1155+9244+41152:07 PM3h07Amsterdam Zuid5:14 PMLeuven station€391One-way3 transfers
- 3548 · 1159+9248+182473:07 PM3h16Amsterdam Zuid6:23 PMHeverlee€391One-way4 transfers
93989:10 PM1h56Amsterdam Centraal11:06 PMBrussels-Midi€551One-way0 transfers- 93887:10 PM1h56Amsterdam Centraal9:06 PMBrussels-Midi€1191One-way0 transfers
- 93106:10 AM1h56Amsterdam Centraal8:06 AMBrussels-Midi€1191One-way0 transfers
- 94167:10 AM1h56Amsterdam Centraal9:06 AMBrussels-Midi€951One-way0 transfers
- 93289:10 AM1h56Amsterdam Centraal11:06 AMBrussels-Midi€1191One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Leuven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €197.
Distance: 167 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€45 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest | €374 Average price |
2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Amsterdam to Leuven train times
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Leuven trains for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2418 · 1127+9216+4108 | 7:34 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h40 | 10:14 AM Leuven station | 3 transfers | |
| 2418 · 1127+9216+4108 | 7:34 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h49 | 10:23 AM Heverlee | 4 transfers | |
| 9520+2609 | 8:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h30 | 10:34 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 9520+2609+3081 | 8:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h55 | 10:59 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
| 3520 · 1131+9220+4109 | 8:07 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h16 | 11:23 AM Heverlee | 4 transfers | |
| 3520 · 1131+9220+4109 | 8:07 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h07 | 11:14 AM Leuven station | 3 transfers | |
| 2422 · 1131+9220+4109 | 8:34 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h49 | 11:23 AM Heverlee | 4 transfers | |
| 2422 · 1131+9220+4109 | 8:34 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h40 | 11:14 AM Leuven station | 3 transfers | |
| 9524+2610 | 9:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h30 | 11:34 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 9524+2610+3082 | 9:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h55 | 11:59 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
| 3524 · 1135+9224+4110 | 9:07 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h16 | 12:23 PM Heverlee | 4 transfers | |
| 3524 · 1135+9224+4110 | 9:07 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h07 | 12:14 PM Leuven station | 3 transfers | |
| 9428+2610+3082 | 9:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h49 | 11:59 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
| 9328+2610+3082 | 9:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h49 | 11:59 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
| 9428+2610 | 9:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h24 | 11:34 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 9328+2610 | 9:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h24 | 11:34 AM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 1824+2610+3082+9428 | 9:14 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h45 | 11:59 AM Heverlee | 3 transfers | |
| 1824+2610+9328 | 9:14 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h20 | 11:34 AM Leuven station | 2 transfers | |
| 1824+2610+9428 | 9:14 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h20 | 11:34 AM Leuven station | 2 transfers | |
| 1824+2610+3082+9328 | 9:14 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h45 | 11:59 AM Heverlee | 3 transfers | |
| 2426 · 1135+9224+4110 | 9:34 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h49 | 12:23 PM Heverlee | 4 transfers | |
| 2426 · 1135+9224+4110 | 9:34 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h40 | 12:14 PM Leuven station | 3 transfers | |
| 9528+2611 | 10:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h30 | 12:34 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 9528+2611+3083 | 10:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h55 | 12:59 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
| 3528 · 1139+9228+4111 | 10:07 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h16 | 1:23 PM Heverlee | 4 transfers | |
| 3528 · 1139+9228+4111 | 10:07 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h07 | 1:14 PM Leuven station | 3 transfers | |
| 1828+9228+4111 | 10:14 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h00 | 1:14 PM Leuven station | 2 transfers | |
| 1828+9228+4111 · 5734 | 10:14 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h09 | 1:23 PM Heverlee | 3 transfers | |
| 2430 · 1139+9228+4111 | 10:34 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h40 | 1:14 PM Leuven station | 3 transfers | |
| 2430 · 1139+9228+4111 | 10:34 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h49 | 1:23 PM Heverlee | 4 transfers | |
| 9532+2612+3084 | 11:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h55 | 1:59 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
| 9532+2612 | 11:04 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h30 | 1:34 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 3532 · 1143+9232+4112 | 11:07 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h16 | 2:23 PM Heverlee | 4 transfers | |
| 3532 · 1143+9232+4112 | 11:07 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h07 | 2:14 PM Leuven station | 3 transfers | |
| 9340+2612 | 11:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h24 | 1:34 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 9340+2612+3084 | 11:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h49 | 1:59 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
| 1832+9340+2612+3084 | 11:14 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h45 | 1:59 PM Heverlee | 3 transfers | |
| 1832+9340+2612 | 11:14 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h20 | 1:34 PM Leuven station | 2 transfers | |
| 2434 · 1143+9232+4112 | 11:34 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h40 | 2:14 PM Leuven station | 3 transfers | |
| 2434 · 1143+9232+4112 | 11:34 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h49 | 2:23 PM Heverlee | 4 transfers | |
| 9536+2613 | 12:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h30 | 2:34 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 9536+2613+3085 | 12:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h55 | 2:59 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
| 3536 · 1147+9236+4113 | 12:07 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h07 | 3:14 PM Leuven station | 3 transfers | |
| 3536 · 1147+9236+4113 | 12:07 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h16 | 3:23 PM Heverlee | 4 transfers | |
| 1836+9236+4113 | 12:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h00 | 3:14 PM Leuven station | 2 transfers | |
| 1836+9236+4113 · 5736 | 12:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h09 | 3:23 PM Heverlee | 3 transfers | |
| 2438 · 1147+9236+4113 | 12:34 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h49 | 3:23 PM Heverlee | 4 transfers | |
| 2438 · 1147+9236+4113 | 12:34 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h40 | 3:14 PM Leuven station | 3 transfers | |
| 9540+2614+3086 | 1:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h55 | 3:59 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
| 9540+2614 | 1:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h30 | 3:34 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 3540 · 1151+9240+4114 | 1:07 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h07 | 4:14 PM Leuven station | 3 transfers | |
| 3540 · 1151+9240+4114 | 1:07 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h16 | 4:23 PM Heverlee | 4 transfers | |
| 2442 · 1151+9240+4114 | 1:34 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h40 | 4:14 PM Leuven station | 3 transfers | |
| 2442 · 1151+9240+4114 | 1:34 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h49 | 4:23 PM Heverlee | 4 transfers | |
| 9544+2615 | 2:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h30 | 4:34 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 9544+2615+3087 | 2:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h55 | 4:59 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
| 3544 · 1155+9244+4115 | 2:07 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h16 | 5:23 PM Heverlee | 4 transfers | |
| 3544 · 1155+9244+4115 | 2:07 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h07 | 5:14 PM Leuven station | 3 transfers | |
| 1844+9244+4115 | 2:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h00 | 5:14 PM Leuven station | 2 transfers | |
| 1844+9244+4115 · 5738 | 2:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h09 | 5:23 PM Heverlee | 3 transfers | |
| 2446 · 1155+9244+4115 | 2:34 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h49 | 5:23 PM Heverlee | 4 transfers | |
| 2446 · 1155+9244+4115 | 2:34 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h40 | 5:14 PM Leuven station | 3 transfers | |
| 9548+2616+3088 | 3:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h55 | 5:59 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
| 9548+2616 | 3:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h30 | 5:34 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 3548 · 1159+9248+18247 | 3:07 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h59 | 6:06 PM Leuven station | 3 transfers | |
| 3548 · 1159+9248+18247 | 3:07 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h16 | 6:23 PM Heverlee | 4 transfers | |
| 9364+2616+3088 | 3:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h49 | 5:59 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
| 9364+2616 | 3:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h24 | 5:34 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 1848+9364+2616+3088 | 3:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h45 | 5:59 PM Heverlee | 3 transfers | |
| 1848+9364+2616 | 3:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h20 | 5:34 PM Leuven station | 2 transfers | |
| 2450 · 1159+9248+18247 | 3:34 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h32 | 6:06 PM Leuven station | 3 transfers | |
| 2450 · 1159+9248+18247 | 3:34 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h49 | 6:23 PM Heverlee | 4 transfers | |
| 9552+2617+3089 | 4:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h55 | 6:59 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
| 9552+2617 | 4:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h30 | 6:34 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 3552 · 1163+9252+4117 | 4:07 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h07 | 7:14 PM Leuven station | 3 transfers | |
| 3552 · 1163+9252+4117 | 4:07 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h16 | 7:23 PM Heverlee | 4 transfers | |
| 9370+2617 | 4:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h24 | 6:34 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 9370+2617+3089 | 4:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h49 | 6:59 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
| 1852+9370+2617+3089 | 4:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h45 | 6:59 PM Heverlee | 3 transfers | |
| 1852+9370+2617 | 4:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h20 | 6:34 PM Leuven station | 2 transfers | |
| 2454 · 1163+9252+4117 | 4:34 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h49 | 7:23 PM Heverlee | 4 transfers | |
| 2454 · 1163+9252+4117 | 4:34 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h40 | 7:14 PM Leuven station | 3 transfers | |
| 9556+2618 | 5:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h30 | 7:34 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 3556 · 1167+9256+4118 | 5:07 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h07 | 8:14 PM Leuven station | 3 transfers | |
| 3556 · 1167+9256+4118 | 5:07 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h16 | 8:23 PM Heverlee | 4 transfers | |
| 9476+2618 | 5:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h24 | 7:34 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 9376+2618 · 5741 | 5:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h13 | 8:23 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
| 9476+2618 · 5741 | 5:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h13 | 8:23 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
| 9376+2618 | 5:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h24 | 7:34 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 1856+9256+4118 · 5741 | 5:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h09 | 8:23 PM Heverlee | 3 transfers | |
| 1856+9476+2618 | 5:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h20 | 7:34 PM Leuven station | 2 transfers | |
| 1856+9376+2618 | 5:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h20 | 7:34 PM Leuven station | 2 transfers | |
| 2458 · 1167+9256+4118 | 5:34 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h40 | 8:14 PM Leuven station | 3 transfers | |
| 2458 · 1167+9256+4118 | 5:34 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h49 | 8:23 PM Heverlee | 4 transfers | |
| 9560+2619 | 6:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h30 | 8:34 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 3560 · 1171+9260+4119 | 6:07 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h16 | 9:23 PM Heverlee | 4 transfers | |
| 3560 · 1171+9260+4119 | 6:07 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h07 | 9:14 PM Leuven station | 3 transfers | |
| 9382+2619 | 6:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h24 | 8:34 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 9382+2619 · 5742 | 6:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h13 | 9:23 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
| 1860+9260+4119 · 5742 | 6:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h09 | 9:23 PM Heverlee | 3 transfers | |
| 1860+9382+2619 | 6:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h20 | 8:34 PM Leuven station | 2 transfers | |
| 2462 · 1171+9260+4119 | 6:34 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h49 | 9:23 PM Heverlee | 4 transfers | |
| 2462 · 1171+9260+4119 | 6:34 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h40 | 9:14 PM Leuven station | 3 transfers | |
| 9564+2620 | 7:04 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h30 | 9:34 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 3564+9264+18249+5743 | 7:07 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h16 | 10:23 PM Heverlee | 3 transfers | |
| 3564+9264+18249 | 7:07 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h53 | 10:00 PM Leuven station | 2 transfers | |
| 9388+2620 | 7:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h24 | 9:34 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 9388+2620 · 5743 | 7:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h13 | 10:23 PM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
| 1864+9264+18249+5743 | 7:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h09 | 10:23 PM Heverlee | 3 transfers | |
| 1864+9388+2620 | 7:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h20 | 9:34 PM Leuven station | 2 transfers | |
| 2466 · 1175+9264+18249 | 7:34 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h49 | 10:23 PM Heverlee | 4 transfers | |
| 2466 · 1175+9264+18249 | 7:34 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h26 | 10:00 PM Leuven station | 3 transfers | |
| 9568+2621 | 8:03 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h31 | 10:34 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 3568+9268+4121 | 8:07 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h10 | 11:17 PM Leuven station | 2 transfers | |
| 1868+9268+4121 | 8:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h03 | 11:17 PM Leuven station | 2 transfers | |
| 2470 · 1179+9268+4121 | 8:34 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h43 | 11:17 PM Leuven station | 3 transfers | |
| 9398+2622 | 9:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h24 | 11:34 PM Leuven station | 1 transfer | |
| 9398+2622 · 5726 | 9:10 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 8h13 | 5:23 AM Heverlee | 2 transfers | |
| 1872+9398+2622 | 9:14 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2h20 | 11:34 PM Leuven station | 2 transfers | |
3579+2827 · 5726+ 16978 | 9:26 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 7h57 | 5:23 AM Heverlee | 3 transfers | |
| 2474 · 1183+9272+2623 | 9:34 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 7h49 | 5:23 AM Heverlee | 4 transfers | |
| 2474 · 1183+9272+522 | 9:34 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h14 | 12:48 AM Leuven station | 3 transfers | |
| 2283+2577+2029 · 4106 | 11:36 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 8h47 | 8:23 AM Heverlee | 4 transfers | |
| 2283+2577+2907 | 11:36 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 8h48 | 8:24 AM Leuven station | 2 transfers | |
| 2283+2577+2029 · 4106 | 11:36 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 8h38 | 8:14 AM Leuven station | 3 transfers | |
| 2989 · 3511+530+16910 | 11:39 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 8h53 | 8:32 AM Leuven station | 3 transfers | |
| 3182 · 2283+2577+2029 | 11:50 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 8h33 | 8:23 AM Heverlee | 5 transfers | |
| 3182 · 2283+2577+2907 | 11:50 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 8h34 | 8:24 AM Leuven station | 3 transfers | |
| 3182 · 2283+2577+2029 | 11:50 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 8h24 | 8:14 AM Leuven station | 4 transfers | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
| 9310 | 6:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1h56 | 8:06 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9416 | 7:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1h56 | 9:06 AM Brussels-Midi | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Amsterdam to Leuven
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Trains from Amsterdam to Leuven run on average 27 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €26 but you can travel from only €20 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 167 km distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 167 km |
Average train duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Trains per day 27 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar, EuroCity, European Sleeper, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Amsterdam to Leuven trainsEurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar, EuroCity, European Sleeper, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Amsterdam and Leuven from €20. 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 to Leuven
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam to Leuven
Most Amsterdam to Leuven trains use the Amsterdam Zuid to Leuven station pair, with some services arriving at Heverlee. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Leuven train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Amsterdam station do trains to Leuven leave from?
Getting to Amsterdam Zuid from Amsterdam city centre
Amsterdam Zuid is 4 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Zuid train station facilities and services
Amsterdam Zuid 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: Restaurant As, Gustavino
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Zuid. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam Zuid. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Amsterdam Zuid: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Amsterdam Zuid: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Zuid: Elevators, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include NH Amsterdam Zuid, citizenM Amsterdam South, Crowne Plaza Amsterdam South.
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 Amsterdam Sloterdijk from Amsterdam city centre
Amsterdam Sloterdijk is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Sloterdijk train station facilities and services
Amsterdam Sloterdijk 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: Restaurant Helden, Grand Café Hermes
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - Sloterdijk, Mercure Hotel Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station, MEININGER Hotel Amsterdam City West.
Which Leuven station do trains from Amsterdam arrive at?
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.
Getting to Heverlee from Leuven city centre
Heverlee is 1 km from Leuven city centre. Public transport options include:
Heverlee train station facilities and services
Heverlee has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Heverlee.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Heverlee.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heverlee: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Heverlee: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heverlee.
Getting to Wijgmaal from Leuven city centre
Wijgmaal is 5 km from Leuven city centre. Public transport options include:
Wijgmaal train station facilities and services
Wijgmaal has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Wijgmaal.
Most popular train connections from Amsterdam
More options for your journey from Amsterdam to Leuven
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Most popular trains to and from Leuven and Amsterdam
Most popular train connections to Leuven
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