How to Travel from
Sofia to Leuven
by Plane, Route or Car
Schedule
Sofia, Bulgaria → Leuven, Belgium
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Leuven
Composite routes from Sofia to Leuven
Cheapest
18 h 8 min
Car
2041 km.
from $112
Other
7 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
1676 km.
from $71.55
24 h 51 min
Bus, Train
1676 km.
from $5.43
8 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
1676 km.
from $202.17
31 h 55 min
1676 km.
from $149.26
34 h 33 min
Bus, Train
1676 km.
from $112.11
35 h 40 min
1676 km.
from $262.85
Route Navigator Sofia - Leuven
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Continue onto бул. Цар Освободител
бул. Цар Освободител, 15 м
15 м
Turn sharp left onto бул. Княз Александър Дондуков
бул. Княз Александър Дондуков, 207 м
207 м
Turn right onto бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза
бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза, 1 km 792 м
1 km 792 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза
бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза, 2 km 786 м
2 km 786 м
Keep right
303 м
303 м
Keep right onto бул. Рожен
бул. Рожен, 322 м
322 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto бул. Ломско шосе
бул. Ломско шосе, 3 km
3 km
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Ломско шосе
бул. Ломско шосе, 3 km 695 м
3 km 695 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 81
3 km 51 м
3 km 51 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 81
483 м
483 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
45 km 994 м
45 km 994 м
Keep right
189 м
189 м
Keep left onto Автомагистрала Европа
Автомагистрала Европа, 106 km 513 м
106 km 513 м
Keep left and take A1 toward Београд / Beograd
Београд / Beograd, A1, 246 km 984 м
246 km 984 м
Keep left onto A1 and take A 3 toward Zagreb (HR), Сремска Митровица / Sremska Mitrovica
Zagreb (HR), Сремска Митровица / Sremska Mitrovica, A 3, 96 km 744 м
96 km 744 м
Keep right
332 м
332 м
Keep right
291 km 157 м
291 km 157 м
Keep right onto Zagrebačka obilaznica and take A2 toward Maribor, Krapina, Zagreb zapad
Zagrebačka obilaznica, Maribor, Krapina, Zagreb zapad, A2, 271 м
271 м
Continue onto Zagrebačka obilaznica and take A2 toward Maribor, Krapina
Zagrebačka obilaznica, Maribor, Krapina, A2, 93 km 551 м
93 km 551 м
Keep right
443 м
443 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Orehova vas
Orehova vas, 233 м
233 м
Turn left onto Cesta Janeza Puha
Cesta Janeza Puha, 3 km 746 м
3 km 746 м
Continue
89 km 581 м
89 km 581 м
Keep left onto Pyhrn Autobahn and drive toward Salzburg, Linz, Übelbach
Pyhrn Autobahn, Salzburg, Linz, Übelbach, 179 km 371 м
179 km 371 м
Keep left onto Innkreis Autobahn and take A8 toward Passau, Ried im Innkreis, Schärding, Braunau am Inn, Eferding, Grieskirchen, Bad Schallerbach
Innkreis Autobahn, Passau, Ried im Innkreis, Schärding, Braunau am Inn, Eferding, Grieskirchen, Bad Schallerbach, A8, 198 km 775 м
198 km 775 м
Keep right and take A 93 toward Hof, Weiden, Regensburg, München, Ingolstadt
Hof, Weiden, Regensburg, München, Ingolstadt, A 93, 135 м
135 м
Keep left and take A 93 toward München, Ingolstadt
München, Ingolstadt, A 93, 1 km 618 м
1 km 618 м
Keep left onto A 3 toward A 3
A 3, 106 km 622 м
106 km 622 м
Keep right and take B 4 toward Erlangen-Tennelohe, Erlangen-Ost, Erlangen-Süd, Nürnberg
Erlangen-Tennelohe, Erlangen-Ost, Erlangen-Süd, Nürnberg, B 4, 269 м
269 м
Keep left and take B 4 toward Nürnberg, Nürnberg
Nürnberg, Nürnberg, B 4, 377 м
377 м
Keep left onto A 3 and take A 3 toward Würzburg, Suhl
Würzburg, Suhl, A 3, 220 km 468 м
220 km 468 м
Keep left onto A 3 and drive toward Köln, Koblenz, Wiesbaden
Köln, Koblenz, Wiesbaden, 76 km 513 м
76 km 513 м
Keep right and take B 255 toward Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems, Wirges
Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems, Wirges, B 255, 1 km 698 м
1 km 698 м
Keep left and take A 3, B 49 toward Köln, Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems
Köln, Montabaur, Koblenz, Bad Ems, A 3, B 49, 302 м
302 м
Keep left and take A 48, A 3 toward Köln, Koblenz
Köln, Koblenz, A 48, A 3, 444 м
444 м
Keep left and take A 3, A 48 toward Dreieck Dernbach, Köln, Koblenz
Dreieck Dernbach, Köln, Koblenz, A 3, A 48, 85 km 130 м
85 km 130 м
Keep right and take A 4 toward Aachen, Köln-Süd, Köln-Deutz
Aachen, Köln-Süd, Köln-Deutz, A 4, 12 km 711 м
12 km 711 м
Keep right onto A 4
483 м
483 м
Keep right and take A 4, B 265, B 265, toward Aachen, Köln-Klettenberg, Hürth, Köln-Eifeltor
Aachen, Köln-Klettenberg, Hürth, Köln-Eifeltor, A 4, B 265, B 265, , 304 м
304 м
Keep left and take A 4, B 265, B 265 toward Aachen, Köln-Klettenberg, Hürth
Aachen, Köln-Klettenberg, Hürth, A 4, B 265, B 265, 471 м
471 м
Keep left and take A 4 toward Aachen
Aachen, A 4, 59 km 538 м
59 km 538 м
Keep right onto A 4 and drive toward Antwerpen, Eindhoven, Heerlen, Aachen
Antwerpen, Eindhoven, Heerlen, Aachen, 12 km 683 м
12 km 683 м
Keep right onto A76 and take N281 toward Simpelveld, Kerkrade, Heerlen, Landgraaf
Simpelveld, Kerkrade, Heerlen, Landgraaf, N281, 1 km 707 м
1 km 707 м
Keep left onto A76 and take N281 toward Simpelveld, Parkstad 6700-7000
Simpelveld, Parkstad 6700-7000, N281, 20 km 649 м
20 km 649 м
Keep right onto A76
86 km 201 м
86 km 201 м
Keep right and take N26 toward Herent, Leuven
Herent, Leuven, N26, 460 м
460 м
Turn left onto Mechelsesteenweg and drive toward Leuven-Centrum
Mechelsesteenweg, Leuven-Centrum, 1 km 404 м
1 km 404 м
Turn left onto Brouwersstraat
Brouwersstraat, 300 м
300 м
Turn left onto Lei
Lei, 175 м
175 м
Turn left onto Vismarkt
Vismarkt, 73 м
73 м
Turn left onto Vismarkt
Vismarkt, 246 м
246 м
Turn right onto Vaartstraat
Vaartstraat, 275 м
275 м
Turn sharp right onto Ferdinand Smoldersplein
Ferdinand Smoldersplein, 184 м
184 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Found: 6
LU
Lufthansa
4h 40m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
$119.57–$434.78
Bus operators
Found: 5
Train operators
Found: 10
NS
NS
Website
EU
Eurostar
Website
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
DB
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
RR
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Website
BR
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Website
ÖB
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
UR
Urlaubs-Express
Website
AN
Arriva NL
Website
BR
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Website
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
23 min
Every 4 hours
$25.00–$28.26
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
BR
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
50 min
Every 30 minutes
$8.70–$13.04
+32 70 79 79 79
+32 70 79 79 79
UR
Urlaubs-Express
13h 39m
Once a week
$108.70–$1,032.61
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
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?
Book your Sofia to Leuven bus tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Leuven?
There are 1304+ hotels available in Leuven. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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