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 €30 - €70 and takes 13h.

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 39m and costs €120 - €470.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Leuven via London Victoria and Brussels - Midi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

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 39m.

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 39m and costs €120 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m 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 Park Place 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 39m and costs €120 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 13h, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €280 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Cardiff to Leuven bus arrive?

Cardiff to Leuven bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 3:39 PM in Cardiff and 4:39 PM 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 bus 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, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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 PaddingtonPort Talbot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
5h 39m
€129–467
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South WestRegioJet 10
13h
€34–67
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 43m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CWL - BRU
6h 23m
€84–278
Bus via Brussels-North train station
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train stationN280 / ...
15h 40m
€46–125
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 52m
€134–192
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 43m
€103–279
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 41m
€138–383
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 51m
€108–443
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 5m
€107–374
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 Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
6h 53m
€174–497
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 55m
€115–342

Cardiff to Leuven by bus

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Distance: 639.4 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Leuven via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 13h.

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