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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Leuven is to fly and train which costs €40 - €210 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs €70 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Leuven Station via Aachen station west. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Louvain via München Hbf, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.

How far is it from Budapest to Leuven?

The distance between Budapest and Leuven is 1175 km. The road distance is 1300.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Leuven without a car is to train via Munich which takes 14h 4m and costs €140 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Budapest to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Leuven bus from?

Budapest to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Leuven train from?

Budapest to Leuven train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.

Train, bus or fly from Budapest to Leuven?

The best way to get from Budapest to Leuven is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs €70 - €240. Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €140 - €600 and takes 14h 4m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €170 and takes 20h.

Where does the Budapest to Leuven bus arrive?

Budapest to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.

Where does the Budapest to Leuven train arrive?

Budapest to Leuven train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Leuven is 1301 km. It takes approximately 11h 51m to drive from Budapest to Leuven.

How do I get a train ticket from Budapest to Leuven?

Book your Budapest to Leuven train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Budapest to Leuven?

Book your Budapest to Leuven bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

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Budapest to Leuven - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 9 ways to get from Budapest to Leuven by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BUD - BRU
4h 50m
€74–236
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane BUD - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Louvaintrain
6h 37m
€41–202
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
14h 4m
€140–588
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Aachen station westbus 1924
2. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Leuven Stationbus N84
20h
€99–162
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Brussels-Nordnighttrain Nj
20h 21m
€80–271
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane VIE - BRU
7h
€89–358
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BUD - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain
7h
€132–362
Train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Wien Meidlingtrain Ic
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bruxelles-Nordtrain Nj / ...
20h 22m
€237–455
Drive 1,300.7 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Leuvencar 1,300.7 km
11h 51m
€202–292

Budapest to Leuven by train

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Distance: 1,174.8 km
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Leuven, Belgium?

Brussels Airlines, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Brussels Airport (BRU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Louvain via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Frankfurt, and Liège-Guillemins in around 14h 4m.

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