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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Bucharest is to train and bus which costs $55 - $110 and takes 17h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $140 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Leuven Lüdenscheid and arriving at Bucharest via Brussels-North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Liège-Guillemins and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 43m.

How far is it from Leuven to Bucharest?

The distance between Leuven and Bucharest is 1794 km. The road distance is 2113.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 40m and costs $55 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Leuven to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Bucharest bus from?

Leuven to Bucharest bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Brussels-North Station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Bucharest train from?

Leuven to Bucharest train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.

Train, bus or fly from Leuven to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Leuven to Bucharest is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $140 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $600 - $1,100 and takes 33h 43m, you could also bus, which costs $167 and takes 27h 49m.

Where does the Leuven to Bucharest bus arrive?

Leuven to Bucharest bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between Leuven and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Leuven. It is currently 7:59 PM in Leuven and 8:59 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Leuven to Bucharest train arrive?

Leuven to Bucharest train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Bucharest is 2114 km. It takes approximately 20h 18m to drive from Leuven to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5452+ hotels available in Bucharest.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Leuven to Bucharest by plane, train, bus, car, night train, 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 from Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BRU - OTP
5h 6m
$146–339
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Louvain to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Oborbus
17h 40m
$55–101
Train
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Wien HBFtrain Nj
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
33h 43m
$616–1,076
Drive 2,113.9 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Bucharestcar 2,113.9 km
20h 18m
$377–545
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Louvain to Fleurustrain
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane CRL - OTP
6h 30m
$123–318
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane AMS - OTP
7h 21m
$200–462
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Bucharestbus
27h 49m
$167
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the night train from Liege-Guillemins to Wien Meidlingnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
34h 4m
$366–706
Bus via București, Autogara Militari
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to București, Autogara Militaribus 1929
40h
$194–334
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Leuven to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Bucharestcar
21h 12m
$371–1,585

Leuven to Bucharest by train and foot

7Weekly Services

33h 43mAverage Duration

$616Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,794.2 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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

Lauda, HiSky, and six other airlines fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Louvain to Bucuresti Nord via Liège-Guillemins, Wien HBF, and Wien Hbf in around 33h 43m.

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