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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Cardiff is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 13h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £120 - £400.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Leuven Lüdenscheid and arriving at Kingsway GD via Brussels-North train station, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.

How far is it from Leuven to Cardiff?

The distance between Leuven and Cardiff is 400 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £120 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Leuven to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Cardiff bus from?

Leuven to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Cardiff train from?

Leuven to Cardiff train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train, bus or fly from Leuven to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Leuven to Cardiff is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £120 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 13h 43m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £250 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Leuven to Cardiff bus arrive?

Leuven to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Calais station.

What is the time difference between Leuven and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Leuven. It is currently 8:58 AM in Leuven and 7:58 AM in Cardiff.

Where does the Leuven to Cardiff train arrive?

Leuven to Cardiff train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1520+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Leuven to Cardiff - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

Q: Is there a direct train between Leuven and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Cardiff Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

There are 11 ways to get from Leuven to Cardiff by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 55m
£122–400
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Calais
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GD
13h 43m
£39–79
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leuven to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
6h 37m
Fly Brussels Airport to Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BRU - CWL
6h 37m
£72–244
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.Eurostar
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Sophia Gardens201 / ...
8h 8m
£71–228
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leuven to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Cardiff
7h 41m
£116–170
Fly Brussels Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BRU - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 2m
£71–223
Fly Brussels Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)BRU - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
6h
£113–336
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)AMS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 59m
£70–272
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)AMS - CWL
6h 44m
£96–363
Fly Brussels Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BRU - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Central
8h 6m
£120–270

Leuven to Cardiff by bus and foot

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13h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 397.3 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a train from Louvain to Cardiff Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Lüdenscheid to Kingsway GD via Brussel Noord afstaphalte, Brussels-North train station, Calais, and London Victoria in around 13h 43m.

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