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

The cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Leuven is to bus and train which costs €22 - €110 and takes 24h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Leuven is to fly and train which takes 7h 25m and costs €55 - €350.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Cluj-Napoca to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Brussel Stadion and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 31m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Cluj-Napoca to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Cluj Napoca and arriving at Leuven via Budapest-Keleti, München Hbf, Koeln Messe/Deutz and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 25m.

How far is it from Cluj-Napoca to Leuven?

The distance between Cluj-Napoca and Leuven is 1500 km. The road distance is 1704.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Leuven without a car is to bus and train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 23h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Cluj-Napoca to Leuven, including transfers.

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

Cluj-Napoca to Leuven bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest station.

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

Cluj-Napoca to Leuven train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Cluj Napoca station.

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

The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Leuven is to fly which takes 7h 36m and costs €95 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €200 - €700 and takes 25h 25m, you could also bus, which costs €27 - €170 and takes 27h 31m.

Where does the Cluj-Napoca to Leuven bus arrive?

Cluj-Napoca to Leuven bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Brussels station.

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

Leuven is 1h behind Cluj-Napoca. It is currently 10:58 PM in Cluj-Napoca and 9:58 PM in Leuven.

Where does the Cluj-Napoca to Leuven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cluj-Napoca to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Cluj-Napoca to Leuven is 1705 km. It takes approximately 17h 21m to drive from Cluj-Napoca to Leuven.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cluj-Napoca to Leuven?

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Cluj-Napoca to Leuven - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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Fly to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CLJ - BRU
7h 36m
€96–222
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Liegebus
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
24h 42m
€22–104
Bus, train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Frankfurt Flughafenbus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
23h 1m
Train
1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leuventrain 79
25h 25m
€208–689
Drive 1,704.6 km
1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Leuvencar 1,704.6 km
17h 21m
€264–381
Fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane CLJ - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Louvaintrain
7h 25m
€58–348
Fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane CLJ - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Malinestrain
8h 30m
€93–376
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Brusselsbus
27h 31m
€27–169

Cluj-Napoca to Leuven by train

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Distance: 1,499.8 km
Duration: 7h 36m

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

Swiss, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Brussels Airport (BRU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cluj Napoca to Leuven via Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Koeln Hbf, and Köln Hbf in around 25h 25m.

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