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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Leuven is to bus via Brussels-North train station which costs €45 - €95 and takes 14h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Leuven is to train and fly which takes 5h 50m and costs €160 - €420.

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 Park Place and arriving at Leuven Station via London Victoria and Brussels South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

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 6h 1m.

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 6h 1m and costs €180 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m 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 6h 1m and costs €180 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 12h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €280 and takes 6h 34m.

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 3:00 PM in Cardiff and 4:00 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.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1282+ hotels available in Leuven.

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, 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 Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
6h 1m
€181–343
Bus via Brussels-North train station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus Uk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train stationbus N280 / ...
14h 58m
€45–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus RegioJet 10
12h 55m
€51–92
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Leuvencar
6h 46m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BRS - BRU
6h 58m
€95–269
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Leuvencar
8h
€135–194
Fly Cardiff Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CWL - BRU
6h 34m
€78–278
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
5h 50m
€168–414
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, drive
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRS - AMS
3. Drive from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Leuvencar
7h 12m
€116–301
Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, drive
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
2. Drive from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Leuvencar
6h 57m
€104–360
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 54m
€207–571
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
7h 50m
€139–307

Cardiff to Leuven by train and subway

56Weekly Services

6h 1mAverage Duration

€181Cheapest Price

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Distance: 639.4 km
Duration: 6h 1m

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 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Leuven Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Brussels South in around 12h 55m.

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