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Six ways to Travel from Bucharest to Leuven

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Cheapest
By car (2 146 km)
20 h 28 min
2146 km.
from $118
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Bus, Train
17 h 36 min
1746 km.
from $224.08
Train
31 h 2 min
1746 km.
from $397.04
Bus, Plane (Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Brussels South Charleroi Airport)
7 h 24 min
1746 km.
from $230.13
Bus, Plane (Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol)
7 h 58 min
1746 km.
from $300.96

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.83–$304.35

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$500.00
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$760.87

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$423.91

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$347.83

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
4h 57m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$815.22

HiSky

Website:
hisky.aero/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$97.83–$391.30

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$652.17
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$760.87

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Brussels-North
Ave. Duration:
39h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$173.91–$250.00

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Bucharest Obor to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
15h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$26.09–$184.78

Maxibus Travel

Phone:
+40 745 766 766
Email:
Website:
maxibustravel.ro/
Bus from Bucharest to Brussels-North
Ave. Duration:
25h 38m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$152.12

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

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:
$70.65–$195.65

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.78–$11.96
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.87–$14.13

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 Bucharest to Lokoshaza
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$65.22
Train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.57–$22.83
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

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
Email:
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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Leuven is to bus which costs $154.77 and takes 26h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Leuven is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $163.04 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Louvain via Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 2m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Leuven?

The distance between Bucharest and Leuven is 1791 km. The road distance is 2148.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Leuven without a car is to bus and train which takes 17h 36m and costs $44.57 - $260.87 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Bucharest to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Leuven bus from?

Bucharest to Leuven bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Leuven train from?

Bucharest to Leuven train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucharest station.

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Leuven?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Leuven is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $163.04 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $239.13 - $304.35 and takes 31h 2m, you could also bus, which costs $154.77 and takes 26h 46m.

Where does the Bucharest to Leuven bus arrive?

Bucharest to Leuven bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Brussels-North Station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Leuven?

Leuven is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 02:00 in Bucharest and 01:00 in Leuven.

Where does the Bucharest to Leuven train arrive?

Bucharest to Leuven train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Lokoshaza station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Leuven is 2148 km. It takes approximately 20h 38m to drive from Bucharest to Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1304+ hotels available in Leuven. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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