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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Leuven is to fly which costs €80 - €290 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Leuven is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs €80 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Leuven. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Leuven via Budapest-Keleti, München Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h.

How far is it from Bucharest to Leuven?

The distance between Bucharest and Leuven is 1792 km. The road distance is 2115.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Leuven without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 12m and costs €150 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Bucharest to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Leuven bus from?

Bucharest to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Leuven train from?

Bucharest to Leuven train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Leuven?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Leuven is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs €80 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €220 - €750 and takes 32h, you could also bus, which costs €180 - €290 and takes 40h 50m.

Where does the Bucharest to Leuven bus arrive?

Bucharest to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 2:29 PM in Bucharest and 1:29 PM in Leuven.

Where does the Bucharest to Leuven train arrive?

Bucharest to Leuven train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Leuven is 2116 km. It takes approximately 20h 12m to drive from Bucharest to Leuven.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bucharest to Leuven?

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Leuven.

Bucharest to Leuven - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 8 ways to get from Bucharest to Leuven by plane, bus, train, night train, or car

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Fly to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane OTP - BRU
5h 30m
€84–290
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane OTP - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Louvaintrain
7h 35m
€58–305
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Liege Gare des Guilleminsbus
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
25h 12m
€152–195
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leuventrain 79
32h
€226–717
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidlingnighttrain Night Train
2. Take the nighttrain from Wien Meidling to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
35h 48m
€147–271
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane OTP - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
7h 58m
€126–354
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Brussels-North train stationbus 1929
40h 50m
€181–289
Drive 2,115.8 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Leuvencar 2,115.8 km
20h 12m
€326–470

Bucharest to Leuven by train

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Distance: 1,792.2 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Leuven, Belgium?

HiSky, Lauda, and six other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels Airport (BRU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Leuven via Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, and Köln Hbf in around 32h.

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