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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Leuven is to fly and train which costs €90 - €220 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Leuven is to bus and fly which takes 7h 4m and costs €100 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Leuven Station perron 1 via Munich central bus station and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 4m.

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 Meidling, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 55m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Leuven?

The distance between Istanbul and Leuven is 2207 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 25m and costs €170 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m 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 7h 15m and costs €65 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €210 and takes 39h 4m.

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 10:24 AM in Istanbul and 8:24 AM 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 6m to drive from Istanbul to Leuven.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1303+ hotels available in Leuven.

Istanbul to Leuven - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Istanbul to Leuven by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Istanbul, fly to Brussels Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Brussels Airport (BRU)IST - BRU
7h 4m
€102–267
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Brussels Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Brussels Airport (BRU)SAW - BRU
7h 15m
€69–283
Bus, train via Munich
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Frankfurt41 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf79
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
31h 25m
€172–361
Night train, train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharest
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidling
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bf79
5. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
40h 55m
€217–453
Drive 2,590.5 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Leuven2,590.5 km
23h 6m
€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)SAW - CRL
2. Take the train from Fleurus to Louvain
8h 34m
€94–213
Bus to Istanbul, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Bus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)IST - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
9h 16m
€132–412
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Munich
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Brussels-North train stationN280 / ...
39h 4m
€119–202
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militari
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Liège Guillemins
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
46h 7m
€199–300
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videle
2. Take the night train from Videle to Wien Hbf
3. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Liege-GuilleminsNj
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
47h 41m
€186–408
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Istanbul to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Leuven
22h 50m
€377–1,402

Istanbul to Leuven by bus, foot, and train

2Weekly Services

31h 25mAverage Duration

€172Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,206.8 km
Duration: 7h 4m

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

AJet flies from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Brussels Airport (BRU) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Istanbul to Leuven Station perron 1 via Munich central bus station, Brussels-North train station, and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 39h 4m.

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