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 $60 - $100 and takes 17h 41m.

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 $170 - $460.

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 Liege-Guillemins, Frankfurt, Passau Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 45m.

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 41m and costs $60 - $100.

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 $170 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $350 - $750 and takes 31h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $163 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 7:40 PM in Leuven and 8:40 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 26m to drive from Leuven to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5322+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Leuven to Bucharest - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 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 Brussels Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BRU - OTP
5h 6m
$176–452
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Louvain to Aachen HbfIce
2. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Obor
17h 41m
$62–97
Train
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-GuilleminsIc / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Frankfurt(Main)HbfIce / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Passau Hbf91 / ...
4. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien HauptbahnhofIce
5. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
31h 45m
$353–734
Drive 2,113.9 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Bucharest2,113.9 km
20h 26m
$377–545
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Louvain to Fleurus
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)CRL - OTP
6h 30m
$121–354
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Take the train from Louvain to Fleurus
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)CRL - BBU
7h 6m
$74–307
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)AMS - OTP
7h 8m
$198–541
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Bucharest
27h 49m
$162
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Brussels-Nord to Wien HbfNj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nord347
35h 57m
$336–668
Bus via București, Autogara Militari
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to București, Autogara Militari1929
40h 1m
$98–153
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Leuven to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbf
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Bucharest
21h 12m
$361–1,585

Leuven to Bucharest by train

8Weekly Trains

31h 45mAverage Duration

$353Cheapest Price

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

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

Tarom, HiSky, and five other airlines fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Louvain to Bucuresti Nord via Liege-Guillemins, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, Passau Hbf, Wien Hauptbahnhof, and Wien Hbf in around 31h 45m.

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