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How to Travel from

Sofia to Leuven

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Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$50.00–$239.13

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$434.78

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Sofia Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$434.78
Plane from Sofia Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$434.78

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$19.57–$195.65

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$597.83
Plane from Sofia Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$304.35

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Sofia Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$467.39

Bus operators

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Cologne - Airport Bus Station to Leuven
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17
Bus from Frankfurt - Main Bus Station to Leuven
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.35–$41.30

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
27h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$65.22–$108.70
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Antwerp
Ave. Duration:
33h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$70.65–$119.57

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$31.52

LONI Tours - Travel Agency

Phone:
+389 70 667 766
Website:
web.facebook.com/LoniTours.Kumanove?_rdc=1&_rdr
Bus from Kumanovo to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
Twice a week

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
29h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$173.91–$260.87

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.48–$45.65

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.17–$59.78
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.65–$97.83

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$25.00–$28.26
Train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
6h 23m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$108.70–$130.43
Train from Frankfurt to Liège-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.35–$65.22

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.87–$17.39

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien
Ave. Duration:
18h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$92.39–$108.70

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvain
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04
Train from Fleurus to Louvain
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.07–$10.33
Train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.61–$10.87
Train from Anvers-Berchem to Louvain
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.07–$10.87

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
3 times a week

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
13h 39m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$108.70–$1,032.61

Arriva NL

Phone:
0800-0232 545
Website:
arriva.nl
Train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.24–$13.04

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Sofia Sever to Ruse
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.70–$14.13
Train from Ruse to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$3.48–$7.07

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Leuven is to fly and train which costs $33.70 - $260.87 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Leuven is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $76.09 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop and arriving at Leuven via Cologne - Airport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Sofia and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Sofia to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Sofia Sever and arriving at Louvain via Ruse, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 38m.

How far is it from Sofia to Leuven?

The distance between Sofia and Leuven is 1734 km. The road distance is 2037.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Leuven without a car is to bus and train via Kumanovo which takes 24h 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Sofia to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Leuven bus from?

Sofia to Leuven bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Leuven train from?

Sofia to Leuven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia Sever station.

Bus or fly from Sofia to Leuven?

The best way to get from Sofia to Leuven is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs $76.09 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $81.52 - $141.30 and takes 31h 55m.

Where does the Sofia to Leuven bus arrive?

Sofia to Leuven bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 14:36 in Sofia and 13:36 in Leuven.

Where does the Sofia to Leuven train arrive?

Sofia to Leuven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Ruse Razpredelitelna station.

Can I drive from Sofia to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Leuven is 2038 km. It takes approximately 18h 39m to drive from Sofia to Leuven.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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