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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Leuven is to bus and train via Aachen which costs €45 - €80 and takes 17h 35m.

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 25m and costs €120 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Leuven Station perron 1 via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 58m.

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 Louvain via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 13m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Leuven?

The distance between Bucharest and Leuven is 1793 km. The road distance is 2115.6 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 via Aachen which takes 17h 35m and costs €45 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m 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 Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest 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 25m and costs €120 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €280 - €600 and takes 31h 13m, you could also bus, which costs €141 and takes 26h 58m.

Where does the Bucharest to Leuven bus arrive?

Bucharest to Leuven bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Brussels-North Station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 7:28 AM in Bucharest and 6:28 AM 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 17m to drive from Bucharest to Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1265+ hotels available in Leuven.

Bucharest to Leuven - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Bucharest to Leuven by plane, bus, train, night train, car, or car 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 to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane OTP - BRU
5h 25m
€121–284
Bus, train via Aachen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Aachenbus
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Louvaintrain Ice
17h 35m
€46–80
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
5. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
31h 13m
€283–553
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidlingnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Wien Meidling to Liege-Guilleminsnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
33h 48m
€153–271
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane OTP - CRL
2. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvaintrain
6h 59m
€105–260
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 50m
€168–389
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Brussels-North Stationbus
26h 58m
€141
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Liège Guilleminsbus 1924
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
34h 58m
€161–283
Drive 2,115.6 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Leuvencar 2,115.6 km
20h 17m
€322–465
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Leuvencar
22h 2m
€322–1,323

Bucharest to Leuven by train

7Weekly Trains

31h 13mAverage Duration

€283Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,792.6 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

Lauda, HiSky, and five other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Louvain via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 31h 13m.

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