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How to get fromLeuven to Galwayby plane, bus, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

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  1. Fly Brussels Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BRU - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    8h 16m
    €119–329

  2. Fly Brussels Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRU - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    8h 15m
    €57–264

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    16h 56m
    €295–489

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Leuven to Dunkirkcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Dunkirk to Rosslare Harbourcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Rosslare Harbour to Galwaycar car
    29h 44m
    €512–862

  5. Fly Brussels Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane BRU - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    8h 45m
    €84–379

  6. Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Louvain to Charleroi-Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CRL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    9h 34m
    €80–269

  7. Fly Brussels Airport to Kerry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane BRU - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbertbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    15h 13m
    €131–357

  8. Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane AMS - ORK
    4. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    10h 44m
    €129–389

Leuven to Galway by train, foot, ferry, and tram

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration16h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€295Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,053.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Leuven to Galway. However, you can take the train to Brussels Airport-Zaventem, walk to Brussels Airport (BRU) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, you can take a train from Louvain to Galway via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 16h 56m.

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