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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Leuven is to fly and train which costs €65 - €350 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Leuven is to fly and train which takes 5h 55m and costs €65 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred St and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Aston Quay, Dublin, Rădăuți, Brussel Stadion and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 12h.

How far is it from Cork to Leuven?

The distance between Cork and Leuven is 934 km.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Leuven without a car is to train and bus which takes 3 days 11h and costs €95 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Cork to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Leuven bus from?

Cork to Leuven bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred St station.

Bus or fly from Cork to Leuven?

The best way to get from Cork to Leuven is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs €100 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €320 and takes 3 days 12h.

Where does the Cork to Leuven bus arrive?

Cork to Leuven bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.

What is the time difference between Cork and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h ahead of Cork. It is currently 3:38 AM in Cork and 4:38 AM in Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1269+ hotels available in Leuven.

Cork to Leuven - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Cork to Leuven by plane, car, car ferry, train, or bus

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Fly Cork Airport to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ORK - BRU
6h 27m
€103–269
Fly Cork Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane ORK - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Louvaintrain
5h 55m
€68–349
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Leuvencar
28h 33m
€512–742
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Take the bus from Dublin to Rădăuțibus
3. Take the bus from Rădăuţi to Liegebus
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain
3d 11h
€95–371
Fly Cork Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ORK - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 28m
€144–419
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane DUB - BRU
7h 34m
€70–254
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus 600
2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Rosslare Europortbus 370
3. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
4. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Ghent Dampoortbus
5. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
33h 57m
€506–785
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus
2. Take the bus from Dublin to Rădăuțibus
3. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Brusselsbus
3d 12h
€81–315

Cork Airport (ORK) to Brussels Airport (BRU) flights

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5h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 933.5 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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

KLM, Lufthansa, and five other airlines fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Brussels Airport (BRU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Alfred St to Leuven Wijnpers via Bachelors Walk, Aston Quay, Navan Rd Stn, Dublin, Rădăuți, Brussel Stadion, and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 3d 12h.

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