To Leuven by train

With Intercity Brussel and Eurostar

Quickly to the heart of Leuven

From € 25 one-way trip with Intercity Brussels
From € 37 one-way trip with Eurostar
Travel time Amsterdam - Leuven 2.49 hours Intercity Brussel
Travel time Amsterdam - Leuven 2.19 hours Eurostar

Travel information

You can choose to make the journey with Eurostar or Intercity Brussels. In Antwerp or Mechelen you can change trains and catch a domestic train to the heart of Leuven. Choose which train to Leuven meets your needs the best.

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No reservation required	Fast and comfortable travel to Belgium	Content	Content	Content
Flexibility with full-flex	Reserved seats	Content	Content	Content
Discount with your “NS abonnement”	Early booking = lowest prices	Content	Content	Content
Early bird tarief tickets when you book in advance*	Shortest travel time	Content	Content	Content

*You can book an Early Bird ticket up until 3 days before departure, limited availability.

Changing trains in Antwerp or Mechelen

With Eurostar you need to travel to Antwerp and with Intercity Brussels to Mechelen and take a domestic train to Leuven.

Prices

Prices train tickets Leuven

There are different types of Eurostar rates each with related prices. Train ticket prices for Intercity Brussels depend on the time of booking and travel. Book at least 7 days before departure and you will travel for the best price anywhere in Belgium.

The price depends on

The moment of booking - Early booking means lowest prices
Travel class - 1st or 2nd class
Flexibility - Regarding changing or cancelling bookings

Options flexibility Eurostar

Standard / Eurostar Standard

Change without charge up to 1 hour before departure
Cancellation with € 25 fee up to 7 days before departure
Limited availability

Comfort

Change without charge up to 1 hour before departure
Cancellation with € 25 fee up to 7 days before departure
Sufficient available

Premium

Rebooking free of charge
Cancellation free of charge
Always available

Eurostar Premier

Change without charge up to 48 hours after departure
Cancel without charge up to 48 hours after departure
Almost always available

Find out everything about Eurostar rates here

		Discount on NS route	Free travel NS route		Discount on NS route	Free travel NS route
	2nd class			1st class
Flex rate	€ 56.50	€ 43.70	€ 24.50	€ 91.50	€ 69.90	€ 37.60
Early Bird	€ 25		€ 10.50	€ 41		€ 17.50

Early Bird can be booked up to 3 days before departure, limited availability. Listed from-prices are based on one-way tickets from Amsterdam Central Station. The price of Intercity Brussels is based on kilometres – if you depart form a station that is closer to Leuven, then the trip is cheaper.

Lowest rates

Book in advance and save money

Eurostar tickets to Leuven can be booked up to 4 months in advance. The sooner you book, the lower the rate.

For Intercity Brussels you can buy tickets from 180 days before departure. Up until 3 days before departure, you are able to buy our Early Bird tickets: tickets with a significant discount. The availability is limited.

General tips for getting the cheapest tickets

Book as early as possibly to have the most chance of getting the cheapest tickets.
Travelling in the evening is often cheaper.
For a weekend getaway, travel Sat-Sun-Mon instead of Fri-Sat-Sun.
Book online to avoid booking fee.

Tips to get the best rates

Practical information

To make your trip that much easier, we have summed up certain practical issues for you.

Itinerary planner and app

Please keep in mind that there could be delays or engineering works and check your trip with the itinerary planner. That way, you will never get an unpleasant surprise!
Download our app so that you will be kept informed during your trip of the possible changes.

Free access to the lounges

If you have a 1st class ticket, you can enjoy a free drink at the NS International Lounge in Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport and Rotterdam.

Tips Leuven

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