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 via Aachen which costs $60 - $90 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 $160 - $390.

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 Bucharest via Brussels-North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 48m.

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 Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 50m.

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 via Aachen which takes 17h 41m and costs $60 - $90.

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 $160 - $390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $360 - $850 and takes 30h 50m, you could also bus, which costs $170 and takes 27h 48m.

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 3:34 PM in Leuven and 4:34 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 25m to drive from Leuven to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5320+ 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)plane BRU - OTP
5h 6m
$161–382
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Louvain to Fleurustrain
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane CRL - BBU
7h 6m
$59–248
Train, bus via Aachen
1. Take the train from Louvain to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Oborbus
17h 41m
$64–90
Train
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Passau Hbftrain 91 / ...
4. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain Ice
5. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
30h 50m
$363–805
Drive 2,113.9 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Bucharestcar 2,113.9 km
20h 25m
$377–545
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
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
$151–355
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane AMS - OTP
7h 36m
$202–541
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Bucharestbus
27h 48m
$170
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
$360–725
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Liège Guillemins to București, Autogara Militaribus 1924
34h 52m
$190–295
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

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30h 50mAverage Duration

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

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

HiSky, Tarom, 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, Passau Hbf, and Wien Meidling in around 30h 50m.

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