The cheapest and fastest trains from Liège to Leuven
Cheapest price
€14
Average price
€14
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
30 m
Trains per day
47
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liège to Leuven is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liège to Leuven will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
Of the 47 trains that leave Liège for Leuven on Fri, Jun 19, 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 67 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 30 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 30 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.
4308:25 AM0h38Liège-Guillemins9:03 AMLeuven station€141One-way0 transfers
5428:00 PM0h30Liège-Guillemins8:30 PMLeuven station€141One-way0 transfers
5406:02 PM0h30Liège-Guillemins6:32 PMLeuven station€141One-way0 transfers
5395:02 PM0h30Liège-Guillemins5:32 PMLeuven station€141One-way0 transfers
28394:08 PM0h55Liège-Guillemins5:03 PMLeuven station€141One-way0 transfers
5428:00 PM0h30Liège-Guillemins8:30 PMLeuven station€141One-way0 transfers
5406:02 PM0h30Liège-Guillemins6:32 PMLeuven station€141One-way0 transfers
5395:02 PM0h30Liège-Guillemins5:32 PMLeuven station€141One-way0 transfers
5384:02 PM0h30Liège-Guillemins4:32 PMLeuven station€141One-way0 transfers
54410:02 PM0h30Liège-Guillemins10:32 PMLeuven station€141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Liège to Leuven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liège to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 32m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 67 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€14 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Liège to Leuven train times
The table below shows live departures for Liège to Leuven trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
530+ 3079 | 8:02 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0h57 | 8:59 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
530 | 8:02 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0h30 | 8:32 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2831 | 8:08 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0h55 | 9:03 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
430 | 8:25 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0h38 | 9:03 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
430 · 5730 | 8:25 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0h58 | 9:23 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
531+ 3080 | 9:02 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0h57 | 9:59 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
531 | 9:02 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0h30 | 9:32 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2832 | 9:08 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0h55 | 10:03 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
431 · 5731 | 9:30 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0h53 | 10:23 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
431 | 9:30 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0h33 | 10:03 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
532+ 3081 | 10:02 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0h57 | 10:59 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
532 | 10:02 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0h30 | 10:32 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2833 | 10:08 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0h55 | 11:03 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
432 · 5732 | 10:30 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0h53 | 11:23 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
432 | 10:30 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0h33 | 11:03 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
533 | 11:02 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0h30 | 11:32 AM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
533+ 3082 | 11:02 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0h57 | 11:59 AM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2834 | 11:08 AM Liège-Guillemins | 0h55 | 12:03 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2834 · 5733 | 11:08 AM Liège-Guillemins | 1h15 | 12:23 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
538+ 3087 | 4:02 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0h57 | 4:59 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
538 | 4:02 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0h30 | 4:32 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2839 | 4:08 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0h55 | 5:03 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
438 · 5738 | 4:30 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0h53 | 5:23 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
438 | 4:30 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0h33 | 5:03 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
539+ 3088 | 5:02 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0h57 | 5:59 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
539 | 5:02 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0h30 | 5:32 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2840 | 5:08 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0h55 | 6:03 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
439 · 5739 | 5:30 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0h53 | 6:23 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
439 | 5:30 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0h33 | 6:03 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
540 | 6:02 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0h30 | 6:32 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
540+ 3089 | 6:02 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0h57 | 6:59 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2841 | 6:08 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0h55 | 7:03 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
440 · 5740 | 6:30 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0h53 | 7:23 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
440 | 6:30 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0h33 | 7:03 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
541 | 7:02 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0h30 | 7:32 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2842 | 7:08 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0h55 | 8:03 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2842 · 5741 | 7:08 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1h15 | 8:23 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
542 | 8:00 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0h30 | 8:30 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2843 · 5742 | 8:08 PM Liège-Guillemins | 1h15 | 9:23 PM Heverlee | 1 transfer | |
2843 | 8:08 PM Liège-Guillemins | 0h55 | 9:03 PM Leuven station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liège to Leuven
Trains from Liège to Leuven run on average 14 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:50, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 67 km distance in 30m.
Distance 67 km |
Average train duration 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 30m |
First train 12:50 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Liège to Leuven
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liège 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 Liège to Leuven
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Rue des Guillemins
- Restaurant Le Concordia
- Brasserie Le Sauvenière
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps, restrooms
- €0.50
- ibis Styles Liège Guillemins
- Hotel Husa de la Couronne
- Univers Hotel & Restaurant
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-10 for trains to Great Britain, France, Germany, Netherlands, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Future tram line under construction
- 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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