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How to Travel from

Budapest to Leuven

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Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.86–$343.92

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.80–$598.68
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.07–$764.27

Transavia Holland

Website:
transavia.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$61.14–$242.02

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.53–$496.77
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.01–$496.77

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.01–$573.20
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.80–$636.89
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.01–$496.77

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.53–$496.77
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.80–$624.15
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.01–$496.77

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.59–$585.94

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$50.95–$280.23

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Liège
Ave. Duration:
17h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$114.64–$165.59

Trans Nicolaescu

Phone:
0745 638 910
Website:
transnicolaescu.ro/
Bus from Budapest-Kelenföld to Liege
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$14.98

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:
$21.65–$53.50

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$53.50–$114.64

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
6h 23m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$127.38–$152.85
Train from Frankfurt to Liège-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$63.69–$76.43

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Wien Hbf to Brussels-Nord
Ave. Duration:
15h 33m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.80–$229.28

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$15.29

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.10–$42.03

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:
$10.19–$15.29
Train from Fleurus to Louvain
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.10
Train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.92–$12.74

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:
$127.38–$1,210.09

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Leuven is to bus and train which costs $20.65 - $26.09 and takes 17h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Leuven is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $81.52 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Louvain via Wien Hbf, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.

How far is it from Budapest to Leuven?

The distance between Budapest and Leuven is 1176 km. The road distance is 1327.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 14h 10m and costs $173.91 - $250 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Budapest to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Leuven train from?

Budapest to Leuven train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.

Train or fly from Budapest to Leuven?

The best way to get from Budapest to Leuven is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $81.52 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $173.91 - $250 and takes 14h 10m.

Where does the Budapest to Leuven train arrive?

Budapest to Leuven train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Leuven is 1328 km. It takes approximately 11h 34m to drive from Budapest to Leuven.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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