The cheapest and fastest trains from Louvain-la-Neuve to Leuven
Cheapest price
€7
Average price
€7
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
24 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Louvain-la-Neuve to Leuven is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Louvain-la-Neuve to Leuven will cost around €7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Of the 1 trains that leave Louvain-la-Neuve for Leuven on Sun, Dec 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 24 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 22 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.


Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Louvain-la-Neuve to Leuven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Louvain-la-Neuve to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 24 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€10 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare prices and tickets Louvain-la-Neuve to Leuven by bus or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Louvain-la-Neuve to Leuven
Trains from Louvain-la-Neuve to Leuven run on average 9 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 22:25. The fastest train covers the 24 km distance in 40m.
Distance 24 km |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 00:14 |
Last train 22:25 |
Train companies: Regional from Louvain-la-Neuve to Leuven trainsRegional trains will get you between Louvain-la-Neuve and Leuven from €6. 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 Louvain-la-Neuve to Leuven
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Louvain-la-Neuve 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 Louvain-la-Neuve to Leuven
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours.
- Le Pain Quotidien
- La Galoute
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Ibis Styles Louvain-la-Neuve Hotel and Events
- Martin's Louvain-la-Neuve
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Ottignies and Brussels
- Bus: TEC lines available
- Train: Connections to Ottignies and Brussels
- 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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