Düsseldorf to Leuven train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Düsseldorf to Leuven by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Düsseldorf to Leuven take around 2 hours and 9 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 150 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Düsseldorf is scheduled to depart at around  00:22. The last departure is usually at around 23:39 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Düsseldorf at around 00:21, with the last train leaving at around 23:39. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 49 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 13 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$67.50.

We think any time is a great time to visit Leuven, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Leuven.

Is there a direct train from Düsseldorf to Leuven?

The journey between Düsseldorf and Leuven usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Düsseldorf to Leuven every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Düsseldorf to Leuven?

The Düsseldorf to Leuven train travel takes about 2 hours and 9 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Düsseldorf to Leuven train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Leuven leaving Düsseldorf at around 00:22 and the last train leaving at around 23:39 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Düsseldorf at around 00:21, with the final departure at 23:39.