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23 h 44 min
2593 km.
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Seven ways to Travel from Istanbul to Leuven

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Cheapest
By car (2 593 km)
23 h 44 min
2593 km.
from $142
Fastest
Plane from Istanbul (Istanbul New Airport) to Leuven (Brussels Airport)
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Other
Bus, Plane (Fly Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport)
8 h 55 min
2156 km.
from $187.34
Bus, Train
32 h 34 min
2156 km.
from $268.15
Bus, Plane (Fly Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport)
10 h 11 min
2156 km.
from $166.30
Bus, Plane (Fly Istanbul to Cologne Bonn Airport)
9 h 51 min
2156 km.
from $224.91
Bus
38 h 15 min
2156 km.
from $248.87

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Munich central bus station to Brussels-North
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$108.28

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Frankfurt - Main Bus Station to Leuven
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.39–$48.41

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$28.02

Alpar Turizm

Phone:
+90 212 658 18 51
Email:
Website:
alparturizm.com.tr/en/
Bus from Istanbul to Munich
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$82.80–$152.86

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Burgas
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$29.30

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Email:
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
36h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$254.77–$369.42

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from München Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.95–$127.39

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Köln Hbf to Liège-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$47.13–$101.91

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from München Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.80–$95.54
Train from Frankfurt to Liège-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$63.69–$76.43
Train from Köln Hbf to Liège-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$39.49–$44.59

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–$229.29

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien
Ave. Duration:
18h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.28–$127.39

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

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Köln Hbf to Liège-Guillemins
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
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:
$127.39–$1,210.17

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Halkali to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
14h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$32.80

Airlines

Pegasus Airlines

Website:
flypgs.com/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$522.28
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$267.51

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Istanbul to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$1,210.17
Plane from Istanbul to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.65–$496.81

Fly Armenia Airways

Website:
fly-armenia.com/en/
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$496.81
Plane from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$522.28

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Istanbul to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
5h 58m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$509.54

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Leuven is to fly which costs $108.70 - $326.09 and takes 7h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Leuven is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $141.30 - $543.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Munich central bus station and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Louvain via Halkali, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf and Bruxelles-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Istanbul to Leuven?

The distance between Istanbul and Leuven is 2204 km. The road distance is 2594.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Leuven without a car is to bus and train which takes 32h 34m and costs $173.91 - $315.22 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Istanbul to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Leuven bus from?

Istanbul to Leuven bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Istanbul Esenler Otogari station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Leuven train from?

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

Bus or fly from Istanbul to Leuven?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Leuven is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $141.30 - $543.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130.43 - $217.39 and takes 38h 15m.

Where does the Istanbul to Leuven bus arrive?

Istanbul to Leuven bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Burgas Tsaritsa Yoanna station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Leuven?

Leuven is 2h behind Istanbul. It is currently 23:09 in Istanbul and 21:09 in Leuven.

Where does the Istanbul to Leuven train arrive?

Istanbul to Leuven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Bucharest station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Leuven is 2594 km. It takes approximately 23h 48m to drive from Istanbul to Leuven.

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

Book your Istanbul 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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