What is the cheapest way to get from Leuven to Cluj-Napoca?

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Cluj-Napoca is to train and bus via Ghent which costs $40 - $55 and takes 16h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leuven to Cluj-Napoca?

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Cluj-Napoca is to train and fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $45 - $230.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Cluj-Napoca?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Cluj-Napoca. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Cluj Napoca via Liège, Guillemins Bf, Frankfurt, Passau Hbf, Wien Hbf and Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 5m.

How far is it from Leuven to Cluj-Napoca?

The distance between Leuven and Cluj-Napoca is 1501 km. The road distance is 1705.9 km.

How do I travel from Leuven to Cluj-Napoca without a car?

The best way to get from Leuven to Cluj-Napoca without a car is to train and bus via Ghent which takes 16h 31m and costs $40 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Leuven to Cluj-Napoca?

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Leuven to Cluj-Napoca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Cluj-Napoca train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leuven to Cluj-Napoca?

The best way to get from Leuven to Cluj-Napoca is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $110 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $470 and takes 27h 5m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 27h 17m.

What is the time difference between Leuven and Cluj-Napoca?

Cluj-Napoca is 1h ahead of Leuven. It is currently 3:19 AM in Leuven and 4:19 AM in Cluj-Napoca.

Where does the Leuven to Cluj-Napoca train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leuven to Cluj-Napoca?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Cluj-Napoca is 1706 km. It takes approximately 17h 33m to drive from Leuven to Cluj-Napoca.

Where can I stay near Cluj-Napoca?

There are 1360+ hotels available in Cluj-Napoca.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Leuven to Cluj-Napoca by plane, train, bus, 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.

Fly from Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)BRU - CLJ
6h 48m
$116–268
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-GuilleminsIc / ...
2. Take the bus from Liege to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
23h 32m
$23–94
Train, bus via Ghent
1. Take the train from Louvain to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
2. Take the bus from Ghent to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
16h 31m
$40–54
Train
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-GuilleminsIc / ...
2. Take the train from Liège, Guillemins Bf to Frankfurt79
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Passau Hbf91 / ...
4. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien HbfIce
5. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-KeletiEc
6. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj NapocaIc
27h 5m
$191–468
Drive 1,705.9 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Cluj-Napoca1,705.9 km
17h 33m
$304–440
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Louvain to Fleurus
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)CRL - CLJ
5h 56m
$47–227
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to Eindhoven
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)EIN - CLJ
7h 36m
$124–365
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
27h 17m
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 Cluj-Napoca
18h 31m
$311–1,495

Leuven to Cluj-Napoca by train

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27h 5mAverage Duration

$191Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,501.4 km
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Cluj-Napoca, Romania?

LOT, Brussels Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Louvain to Cluj Napoca via Liège, Guillemins Bf, Frankfurt, Passau Hbf, Wien Hbf, and Budapest-Keleti in around 27h 5m.

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