What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Leuven is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 14h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Leuven is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €130 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Leuven Station perron 1 via Birmingham and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Louvain via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Leuven?

The distance between Cardiff and Leuven is 639 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €130 - €400.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Leuven?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Cardiff to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Leuven bus from?

Cardiff to Leuven bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Leuven train from?

Cardiff to Leuven train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Leuven?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Leuven is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €130 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 14h 6m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €330 and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Cardiff to Leuven bus arrive?

Cardiff to Leuven bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 5:00 AM in Cardiff and 6:00 AM in Leuven.

Where does the Cardiff to Leuven train arrive?

Cardiff to Leuven train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Leuven?

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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Cardiff to Leuven - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Leuven by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
5h 34m
€134–397
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Station111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines BusstationMichalovce
14h 6m
€39–70
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bruges814
3. Take the train from Bruges to LouvainIc / ...
13h 12m
€55–122
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuven
6h 42m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BRS - BRU
6h 45m
€98–278
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Leuven
7h 51m
€134–193
Fly Cardiff Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CWL - BRU
7h 34m
€85–321
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)LHR - BRU
5h 39m
€130–356
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
7h 8m
€96–383
Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CWL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
6h 57m
€113–486
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
7h 30m
€221–500
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslow
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
7h 56m
€143–336

Cardiff to Leuven by train and subway

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5h 34mAverage Duration

€134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 639.4 km
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Louvain via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Leuven Station perron 1 via Birmingham Coach Station, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 14h 6m.

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