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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Leuven is to bus and fly and train which costs €75 - €190 and takes 7h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Leuven is to bus and fly which takes 6h 32m and costs €55 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Limerick and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthur's Quay and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57, Birmingham and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 16m.

How far is it from Limerick to Leuven?

The distance between Limerick and Leuven is 992 km.

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

The best way to get from Limerick to Leuven without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 30h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Limerick to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Limerick to Leuven bus from?

Limerick to Leuven bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Limerick Arthur's Quay station.

Where does the Limerick to Leuven bus arrive?

Limerick to Leuven bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

What is the time difference between Limerick and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Limerick. It is currently 8:06 PM in Limerick and 9:06 PM in Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1365+ hotels available in Leuven.

Limerick to Leuven - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Limerick to Leuven by plane, car, car ferry, bus, busferry, 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.

Fly Shannon Airport to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)SNN - BRU
7h 36m
€105–271
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels Airport (BRU)DUB - BRU
6h 32m
€58–229
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick to Rosslare Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirk
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Leuven
28h 49m
€242–541
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2712
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57 to Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stop
5. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstation
30h 16m
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airport
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Brussels Airport (BRU)ORK - BRU
7h 39m
€112–281
Fly Shannon Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)SNN - CRL
2. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvain
8h 39m
€70–222
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airport
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)ORK - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
8h 13m
€126–366
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airport
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)ORK - CRL
3. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvain
7h 27m
€77–182
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station55
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europort40 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirk
4. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Ghent Dampoort
5. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to LouvainIc / ...
33h 43m
€226–530

Shannon Airport (SNN) to Brussels Airport (BRU) flights

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6h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 991.6 km
Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Leuven, Belgium?

Aer Lingus, Brussels Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Brussels Airport (BRU) twice daily.

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