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

The cheapest way to get from Alba Iulia to Leuven is to night train which costs €110 - €240 and takes 28h 15m.

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 25m and costs €150 - €430.

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 Arad, Budapest-Keleti, München Hbf, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 3m.

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 23h 3m and costs €170 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m 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 23h 3m and costs €170 - €650. 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 2:09 AM in Alba Iulia and 1:09 AM in Leuven.

Where does the Alba Iulia to Leuven train arrive?

Alba Iulia to Leuven train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Arad 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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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 25m
€154–430
Bus to Cluj-Napoca, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
cheapest
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 14m
€60–383
Train
1. Take the train from Alba Iulia to Aradtrain
2. Take the train from Arad to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
5. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
6. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
23h 3m
€178–630
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Brusselsbus
28h 6m
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Alba Iulia to Wien Hbfnighttrain Night Train
2. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
28h 15m
€118–237
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 12m
€96–257
Bus via Sebeș
1. Take the bus from Sebeș to Brussels-North train stationbus 1929
35h 34m
€145–245
Drive 1,799.8 km
1. Drive from Alba Iulia to Leuvencar 1,799.8 km
16h 23m
€280–405

Alba Iulia to Leuven by train

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23h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,642.1 km
Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a train from Alba Iulia to Louvain via Arad, Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 23h 3m. 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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