Lille to Leuven by train

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Overview: trains from Lille to Leuven

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lille to Leuven, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:01 View journey
Last train 23:24 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 12m View journey
Distance (km) 118
Trains / day 39 View all
Cheapest journey €38.91 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 38m
Train operators 13

Lille to Leuven train travel explained

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

The fastest trains from Lille to Leuven take around 1 hour and 12 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 118 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Lille is scheduled to depart at around  06:01. The last departure is usually at around 23:24 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Lille at around 06:47, with the last train leaving at around 22:24. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 39 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 11 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €38.91.

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 Lille to Leuven?

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

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Lille 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 Lille to Leuven?

The Lille to Leuven train travel takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Lille to Leuven train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Leuven leaving Lille at around 06:01 and the last train leaving at around 23:24 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Lille at around 06:47, with the final departure at 22:24.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.