What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Leuven is to fly which costs €85 - €280 and takes 5h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Leuven is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs €85 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Louvain via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 27m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Leuven?

The distance between Bucharest and Leuven is 1792 km. The road distance is 2115.8 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Leuven without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 8m and costs €150 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Leuven?

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Bucharest to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Leuven train from?

Bucharest to Leuven train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train or fly from Bucharest to Leuven?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Leuven is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs €85 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €270 - €550 and takes 31h 27m.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 6:46 PM in Bucharest and 5:46 PM in Leuven.

Where does the Bucharest to Leuven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Leuven is 2116 km. It takes approximately 20h 12m to drive from Bucharest to Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1231+ hotels available in Leuven.

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

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

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Fly to Brussels Airport
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1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane OTP - BRU
5h 33m
€89–272
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Liege Gare des Guilleminsbus
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
25h 8m
€155–170
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord 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 / ...
31h 27m
€273–542
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Meidlingnighttrain
2. Take the nighttrain from Wien Meidling to Liege-Guilleminsnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
33h 20m
€153–263
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane OTP - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Louvaintrain
7h 13m
€102–326
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane OTP - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
7h 36m
€123–332
Bus, train via București, Autogara Militari
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Liège Guilleminsbus 1924
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
34h 58m
€200–303
Drive 2,115.8 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Leuvencar 2,115.8 km
20h 12m
€338–488

Bucharest to Leuven by train

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31h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,792.2 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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

HiSky, Tarom, and four other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brussels Airport (BRU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Louvain via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 31h 27m.

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