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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Bucharest is to train and fly which costs $55 - $250 and takes 7h 21m.

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 29m and costs $100 - $280.

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 Wijnpers and arriving at București, Autogara Militari via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h.

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 Koeln Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Muenchen Hbf and Wien Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 42m.

How far is it from Leuven to Bucharest?

The distance between Leuven and Bucharest is 1794 km. The road distance is 2114 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 26h 3m and costs $170 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m 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 FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Bucharest train from?

Leuven to Bucharest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), 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 29m and costs $100 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 30h 42m, you could also bus, which costs $190 - $340 and takes 40h.

Where does the Leuven to Bucharest bus arrive?

Leuven to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Leuven and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Leuven. It is currently 6:40 AM in Leuven and 7:40 AM in Bucharest.

Where does the Leuven to Bucharest train arrive?

Leuven to Bucharest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf 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.

How do I get a train ticket from Leuven to Bucharest?

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Where can I stay near Bucharest?

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Leuven to Bucharest - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Leuven to Bucharest by plane, train, bus, car, or night 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 29m
$106–275
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Louvain to Fleurustrain
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane CRL - OTP
7h 21m
$56–246
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Liege Gare des Guillemins to Bucharestbus
26h 3m
$175–209
Train
1. Take the train from Louvain to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain 961 / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
30h 42m
$521–1,170
Drive 2,114 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Bucharestcar 2,114 km
20h 18m
$377–545
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Louvain to Koeln Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane DUS - OTP
7h 33m
$144–410
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 43m
$152–362
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
$339–688
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to București, Autogara Militaribus 1929
40h
$193–333

Leuven to Bucharest by train

21Weekly Trains

30h 42mAverage Duration

$521Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,794 km
Duration: 5h 29m

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

HiSky, Lauda, 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 Koeln Hbf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, and Wien Westbahnhof in around 30h 42m.

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