What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Louvain-la-Neuve?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Louvain-la-Neuve is to train and bus which costs €100 - €140 and takes 12h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Louvain-la-Neuve?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Louvain-la-Neuve is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €190 - €350.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Louvain-la-Neuve?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Louvain-la-Neuve. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Louvain-la-Neuve via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Louvain-la-Neuve?

The distance between Cardiff and Louvain-la-Neuve is 647 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Louvain-la-Neuve without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Louvain-la-Neuve without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €190 - €350.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Louvain-la-Neuve?

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Cardiff to Louvain-la-Neuve, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Louvain-la-Neuve train from?

Cardiff to Louvain-la-Neuve train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or fly from Cardiff to Louvain-la-Neuve?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Louvain-la-Neuve is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €190 - €350. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €80 - €290 and takes 9h 10m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Louvain-la-Neuve?

Louvain-la-Neuve is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 4:27 AM in Cardiff and 5:27 AM in Louvain-la-Neuve.

Where does the Cardiff to Louvain-la-Neuve train arrive?

Cardiff to Louvain-la-Neuve train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Louvain-la-Neuve?

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Where can I stay near Louvain-la-Neuve?

There are 162+ hotels available in Louvain-la-Neuve.

Cardiff to Louvain-la-Neuve - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Louvain-la-Neuve by train (Eurostar), train, bus, 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 Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
6h 28m
€195–349
Fly Cardiff Airport to Brussels Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CWL - BRU
9h 10m
€82–288
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
12h 54m
€100–137
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Louvain-la-Neuvecar
6h 49m
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
8h 40m
€90–248
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 Louvain-la-Neuvecar
8h 3m
€106–169
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
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. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Brussel-Zuidtrain
8h 1m
€105–286
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
7h 7m
€159–384
Fly Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CWL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Louvain-la-Neuvetrain
8h 6m
€102–396
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
8h 35m
€106–297
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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
8h 24m
€229–523

Cardiff to Louvain-la-Neuve by train and subway

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6h 28mAverage Duration

€195Cheapest Price

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Distance: 647.1 km
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Louvain-la-Neuve via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, KLM, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Brussels Airport (BRU) 3 times a day.

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