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 €35 - €60 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 32m and costs €150 - €320.

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 Bucharest and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 55m.

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 33h 36m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Leuven?

The distance between Bucharest and Leuven is 1792 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 €35 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m 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 32m and costs €150 - €320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €200 - €420 and takes 33h 36m, you could also bus, which costs €140 and takes 26h 55m.

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 4:42 PM in Bucharest and 3:42 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 22m to drive from Bucharest to Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1365+ 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)OTP - BRU
5h 32m
€152–318
Bus, train via Aachen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Aachen
2. Take the train from Welkenraedt to LouvainIc
17h 35m
€39–56
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien HbfEc / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf79
5. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
33h 36m
€207–411
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidling
2. Take the night train from Wien Meidling to Liege-GuilleminsNj
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
33h 49m
€173–383
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)OTP - CRL
2. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvain
7h
€112–289
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)OTP - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
7h 57m
€171–463
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Brussels-North Station
26h 55m
€140
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Liège Guillemins1924
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
34h 59m
€163–225
Drive 2,115.6 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Leuven2,115.6 km
20h 22m
€326–470
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bucharest to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Leuven
22h 2m
€324–1,326

Bucharest to Leuven by train

7Weekly Trains

33h 36mAverage Duration

€207Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,792 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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

HiSky, Tarom, 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 33h 36m.

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