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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Leuven is to fly which costs €55 - €220 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Leuven is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs €95 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Munich central bus station and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Louvain via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 46m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Leuven?

The distance between Istanbul and Leuven is 2204 km. The road distance is 2590.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Leuven without a car is to bus and train via Munich which takes 31h 26m and costs €160 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Istanbul to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Leuven bus from?

Istanbul to Leuven bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Leuven train from?

Istanbul to Leuven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Leuven?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Leuven is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs €95 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €180 and takes 38h 23m.

Where does the Istanbul to Leuven bus arrive?

Istanbul to Leuven bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Munich station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Leuven?

Leuven is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 7:31 PM in Istanbul and 5:31 PM in Leuven.

Where does the Istanbul to Leuven train arrive?

Istanbul to Leuven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Leuven is 2591 km. It takes approximately 23h 5m to drive from Istanbul to Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1282+ hotels available in Leuven.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Istanbul 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 Istanbul to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane IST - BRU
6h 55m
€98–224
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Brussels Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane SAW - BRU
7h 25m
€59–213
Bus, train via Munich
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
31h 26m
€165–476
Night train, train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
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 / ...
40h 46m
€212–411
Drive 2,590.5 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Leuvencar 2,590.5 km
23h 5m
€392–566
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane SAW - CRL
2. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvaintrain
8h 30m
€90–474
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munichbus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Brussels-North train stationbus N136 / ...
38h 23m
€117–179
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Antwerp Berchem Bus Stopbus
3. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
44h 54m
€114–157
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidlingnighttrain
3. Take the night train from Wien Meidling to Liege-Guilleminsnighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
45h 30m
€192–441
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Leuvencar
22h 57m
€377–1,402

Istanbul to Leuven by bus, foot, and train

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31h 26mAverage Duration

€165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,203.9 km
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Leuven, Belgium?

Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, and Lufthansa fly from Istanbul (IST) to Brussels Airport (BRU) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Leuven Wijnpers via Munich central bus station, Brussels-North train station, and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 38h 23m.

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