What is the cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Leuven is to bus and train which costs €27 - €85 and takes 27h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alba Iulia to Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Alba Iulia to Leuven is to bus and fly which takes 7h 27m and costs €120 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Alba Iulia and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Alba Iulia to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Leuven Station perron 1 via Brussel Stadion and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Alba Iulia and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Alba Iulia to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Louvain via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 29m.

How far is it from Alba Iulia to Leuven?

The distance between Alba Iulia and Leuven is 1642 km. The road distance is 1799.8 km.

How do I travel from Alba Iulia to Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 22h 29m and costs €240 - €480.

How long does it take to get from Alba Iulia to Leuven?

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Alba Iulia to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alba Iulia to Leuven bus from?

Alba Iulia to Leuven bus services, operated by Euro Fratello Srl, depart from Alba Iulia station.

Where do I catch the Alba Iulia to Leuven train from?

Alba Iulia to Leuven train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Alba Iulia station.

Train or bus from Alba Iulia to Leuven?

The best way to get from Alba Iulia to Leuven is to train which takes 22h 29m and costs €240 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 28h 6m.

Where does the Alba Iulia to Leuven bus arrive?

Alba Iulia to Leuven bus services, operated by Euro Fratello Srl, arrive at Brussels station.

What is the time difference between Alba Iulia and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h behind Alba Iulia. It is currently 5:05 PM in Alba Iulia and 4:05 PM in Leuven.

Where does the Alba Iulia to Leuven train arrive?

Alba Iulia to Leuven train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Alba Iulia to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Alba Iulia to Leuven is 1800 km. It takes approximately 16h 23m to drive from Alba Iulia to Leuven.

How do I get a bus ticket from Alba Iulia to Leuven?

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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Alba Iulia to Leuven - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and night train

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There are 8 ways to get from Alba Iulia to Leuven by bus, plane, train, night train, or car

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Bus to Sibiu, fly to Brussels Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Sibiu Airportbus
2. Fly from Sibiu (SBZ) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane SBZ - BRU
7h 27m
€124–432
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus
2. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Liegebus
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
27h 38m
€27–85
Train
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
5. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
22h 29m
€246–472
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Alba Iulia to Wien Hbfnighttrain
2. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Liege-Guilleminsnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
25h 50m
€123–230
Bus to Cluj-Napoca, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napocabus
2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CLJ - BRU
8h 43m
€98–251
Bus to Cluj-Napoca, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napocabus
2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane CLJ - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Louvaintrain
8h 3m
€49–327
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Brusselsbus
28h 6m
Drive 1,799.8 km
1. Drive from Alba Iulia to Leuvencar 1,799.8 km
16h 23m
€305–440

Alba Iulia to Leuven by train

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Distance: 1,642.1 km
Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Alba Iulia, Romania and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Alba Iulia to Louvain via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 22h 29m. Alternatively, Euro Fratello Srl operates a bus from Alba Iulia to Brussels twice a week, and the journey takes 26h 13m.

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