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2592 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Leuven to Istanbul

Composite routes from Leuven to Istanbul

Cheapest
23 h 36 min
Car
2592 km.
from $142
Other
31 h 31 min
Train, bus via Bucharest, Train, bus via Bucharest
2156 km.
from $256.09
8 h 2 min
Train, Plane
2156 km.
from $208.50
40 h 9 min
2156 km.
from $311.07
2 d 41 min
Train
2156 km.
from $493.78

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to İstanbul
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.11–$82.12

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Burgas Tsaritsa Yoanna to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.21–$26.53

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Aachen to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
15h 46m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$29.06–$214.77

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Burgas Tsaritsa Yoanna to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.95–$27.79

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Email:
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Frankfurt Central Train Station to Burgas
Ave. Duration:
35h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$240.04–$366.37

Maxibus Travel

Phone:
+40 745 766 766
Email:
Website:
maxibustravel.ro/
Bus from Brussels-North Station to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
25h 39m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$171.05

Train operators

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:
$63.17–$75.80

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti
Ave. Duration:
18h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$240.04–$341.11

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Wien
Ave. Duration:
13h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$75.80–$214.77

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Louvain to Verviers-Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.00–$17.69
Train from Louvain to Liège-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.48–$13.90
Train from Louvain to Fleurus
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.21–$12.00

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:
$120.02–$1,200.19

OptimaExpress

Phone:
+49 89 54880111
Email:
Website:
optimatours.de/index.php
Train from Villach Hbf/Bbf to Edirne
Ave. Duration:
31h 31m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$248.22–$1,233.92

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Bucharest to Halkali
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.42–$31.65

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.02–$366.37

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$214.77–$1,200.19

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Sabiha
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.43–$442.17

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Istanbul
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$120.02–$379.01

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Istanbul is to fly which costs $130.43 - $260.87 and takes 6h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $141.30 - $521.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Istanbul station. However, there are services departing from Leuven Wijnpers and arriving at İstanbul Esenler bus station via Brussels-North Station, Gara de Nord and București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Istanbul?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Yenikapi via Liege-Guillemins, Wien Hbf, Bucharest and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Leuven to Istanbul?

The distance between Leuven and Istanbul is 2204 km. The road distance is 2592.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus via Bucharest which takes 31h 31m and costs $86.96 - $293.48 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Leuven to Istanbul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Istanbul bus from?

Leuven to Istanbul bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Brussels-North Station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Istanbul train from?

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

Bus or fly from Leuven to Istanbul?

The best way to get from Leuven to Istanbul is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $141.30 - $521.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $195.65 - $228.26 and takes 40h 9m.

Where does the Leuven to Istanbul bus arrive?

Leuven to Istanbul bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between Leuven and Istanbul?

Istanbul is 2h ahead of Leuven. It is currently 10:49 in Leuven and 12:49 in Istanbul.

Where does the Leuven to Istanbul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leuven to Istanbul?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Istanbul is 2593 km. It takes approximately 23h 40m to drive from Leuven to Istanbul.

Where can I stay near Istanbul?

There are 4727+ hotels available in Istanbul. Prices start at $13.39 per night.
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