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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leuven to Rotterdam

Showing times and prices for 17 May

Cheapest price

£27

Average price

£44

Fastest journey

1 h 38 m

Average duration

1 h 45 m

Trains per day

Distance

117 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leuven to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Leuven to Rotterdam will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.

Fast trains

To travel from Leuven to Rotterdam you need to make at least one change.

529+

9219

07:342h16

Leuven station

09:50Rotterdam Centraal

£271One-way

1 change

530+

9223

08:332h17

Leuven station

10:50Rotterdam Centraal

£271One-way

1 change

528+

9215

06:342h16

Leuven station

08:50Rotterdam Centraal

£271One-way

1 change

531+

9227

09:332h17

Leuven station

11:50Rotterdam Centraal

£271One-way

1 change

530+

9223+

1130

08:332h12

Leuven station

10:45Rotterdam Centraal

£271One-way

2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Leuven to Rotterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuven to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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Most popular Train	Coach
£21 Average Price Cheapest	£21 Average Price
2h 38m average duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 6m average duration 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Leuven to Rotterdam train times

Showing trains for today, Friday 16 May

Last updated at 14:34

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
9363	15:53 Brussels-Midi	1h09	17:02 Rotterdam Centraal	0 changesdirect
9463	15:53 Brussels-Midi	1h09	17:02 Rotterdam Centraal	0 changesdirect
9369	16:53 Brussels-Midi	1h09	18:02 Rotterdam Centraal	0 changesdirect
9375	17:53 Brussels-Midi	1h09	19:02 Rotterdam Centraal	0 changesdirect
9381	18:53 Brussels-Midi	1h09	20:02 Rotterdam Centraal	0 changesdirect
9387	19:53 Brussels-Midi	1h09	21:02 Rotterdam Centraal	0 changesdirect
Saturday 17 May
2627+9397	04:24 Leuven station	1h38	06:02 Rotterdam Centraal	1 change
528+9215	04:34 Leuven station	2h16	06:50 Rotterdam Centraal	1 change
528+9215+1122	04:34 Leuven station	2h11	06:45 Rotterdam Centraal	2 changes
3056+2628+9527	05:02 Heverlee	2h17	07:19 Rotterdam Centraal	2 changes
2628+9527	05:24 Leuven station	1h55	07:19 Rotterdam Centraal	1 change
529+9219	05:34 Leuven station	2h16	07:50 Rotterdam Centraal	1 change
529+9219+1126	05:34 Leuven station	2h11	07:45 Rotterdam Centraal	2 changes
3057+2629+9531	06:02 Heverlee	2h17	08:19 Rotterdam Centraal	2 changes
3057+2629+9309	06:02 Heverlee	2h00	08:02 Rotterdam Centraal	2 changes
2629+9309	06:24 Leuven station	1h38	08:02 Rotterdam Centraal	1 change
2629+9531	06:24 Leuven station	1h55	08:19 Rotterdam Centraal	1 change
530+9223	06:33 Leuven station	2h17	08:50 Rotterdam Centraal	1 change
530+9223+1130	06:33 Leuven station	2h12	08:45 Rotterdam Centraal	2 changes
3058+2630+9315	07:02 Heverlee	2h00	09:02 Rotterdam Centraal	2 changes
3058+2630+9535	07:02 Heverlee	2h17	09:19 Rotterdam Centraal	2 changes
2630+9535	07:24 Leuven station	1h55	09:19 Rotterdam Centraal	1 change
2630+9315	07:24 Leuven station	1h38	09:02 Rotterdam Centraal	1 change
531+9227	07:33 Leuven station	2h17	09:50 Rotterdam Centraal	1 change
531+9227+1134	07:33 Leuven station	2h12	09:45 Rotterdam Centraal	2 changes

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17 May

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18 May

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19 May

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20 May

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21 May

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22 May

Fri
23 May

Journey information

Overview: Train from Leuven to Rotterdam

Belgium

Netherlands

Trains from Leuven to Rotterdam run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

116 km

Average train duration

2h 8m

Cheapest ticket price

£9

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 1m

First train

04:46

Last train

19:46

Price information

Train providers: PKP Intercity, BSB and Regional trains Leuven to Rotterdam

Travel from Leuven to Rotterdam from £23 with Omio’s train partners PKP Intercity, BSB and Regional! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.

SNCB is the national railway company of Belgium with train tickets between Leuven and Rotterdam. It operates a wide range of trains, including Intercity, Interregio, EuroCity, Thalys, and ICE International. Intercity trains are the most frequent and offer the fastest connections between major cities. Interregio trains are slower and offer more stops. EuroCity trains are international services that connect Belgium with other European countries. Thalys trains are high-speed services that connect Belgium with France, Germany, and the Netherlands. ICE International trains are international services that connect Belgium with Germany and the Netherlands. SNCB offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for SNCB are Brussels to Antwerp, Brussels to Bruges, Brussels to Ghent, and Brussels to Liege.

SNCB from Leuven to Rotterdam train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 3 min
Cheapest Price: £23
SNCB frequency: 12 a day

FAQs: Leuven to Rotterdam train

FAQs: Travel by train from Leuven to Rotterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Leuven to Rotterdam.

Cheap train tickets from Leuven to Rotterdam can start from as little as £16 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Leuven to Rotterdam is £30; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Leuven to Rotterdam is 2 h to travel the 72 mile long route, with around there are 7 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Leuven to Rotterdam leaves at 05: 36. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Leuven to Rotterdam leaves at 22: 13.

There are 7 trains a day from Leuven to Rotterdam which require at least one change with SNCB. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Leuven to Rotterdam train with SNCB. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip to Rotterdam from Leuven as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 13.

The cheapest month for a train from Leuven to Rotterdam is April.

You have options as you can travel to Rotterdam from Leuven 2 different ways: train or coach.