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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Leuven to Budapest

Composite routes from Leuven to Budapest

Cheapest
11 h 32 min
Car
1327 km.
from $72
Other
5 h 55 min
Train, Plane
1105 km.
from $125.39
15 h 38 min
1105 km.
from $336.14
19 h 34 min
Train, Bus
1104 km.
from $182.91
6 h 56 min
Train, Plane
1105 km.
from $195.49
23 h 44 min
1104 km.
from $244.54

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$38.04–$282.61

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$489.13
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$597.83

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$423.91

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$500.00
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$597.83

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$423.91
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$489.13

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$380.43

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.96–$195.65

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Liège Guillemins to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
17h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$97.83–$141.30

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Leuven to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
5h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.26–$40.22

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Email:
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
17h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$108.70–$173.91

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$76.09
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.39–$44.57

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$44.57–$92.39

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$54.35–$65.22
Train from Frankfurt to Passau
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$70.65–$86.96

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.04–$59.78

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.35–$76.09
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.65–$65.22

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Brussels-Nord to Wien
Ave. Duration:
14h 57m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$70.65–$195.65

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$41.30–$59.78

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.33–$34.78

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Louvain to Liège-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.15–$11.96
Train from Louvain to Fleurus
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.07–$10.33
Train from Louvain to Anvers-Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.07–$10.87

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Email:
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach
Ave. Duration:
12h 53m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$103.26–$1,032.61

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$92.39

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Budapest is to train and fly which costs $50 - $239.13 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Budapest is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $81.52 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Leuven and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Frankfurt Central Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Liege-Guillemins, Frankfurt, Passau Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 38m.

How far is it from Leuven to Budapest?

The distance between Leuven and Budapest is 1175 km. The road distance is 1327.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 15h 38m and costs $173.91 - $326.09 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Leuven to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Budapest bus from?

Leuven to Budapest bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Leuven station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Budapest train from?

Leuven to Budapest train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.

Train, bus or fly from Leuven to Budapest?

The best way to get from Leuven to Budapest is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $81.52 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $173.91 - $326.09 and takes 15h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $130.43 - $217.39 and takes 23h 44m.

Where does the Leuven to Budapest bus arrive?

Leuven to Budapest bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Frankfurt - Main Bus Station.

Where does the Leuven to Budapest train arrive?

Leuven to Budapest train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Budapest is 1327 km. It takes approximately 11h 28m to drive from Leuven to Budapest.

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

Book your Leuven to Budapest train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Leuven to Budapest bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 7058+ hotels available in Budapest. Prices start at $20.55 per night.
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