Istanbul to Leuven·bus

Istanbul to Leuven by bus + train

This route from Istanbul to Leuven is not by bus the whole way: by bus, train it takes about 51h 16m in total, run by FlixBus, SNCB. A quicker option we found is flight + train, at 5h 30m.

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€195

51h 16m·2 transfers

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The journey, step by step

1busİstanbul Esenler Otogarı → BucharestFlixBus
2busBucharest → BrusselsFlixBus
3trainBrussels → LeuvenSNCB

bus or flight + train?

Transport	Price	Duration	Transfers
bus	€195	51h 16m	2 transfers
flight + train	€87	5h 30m	1 transfer

All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.

Istanbul to Leuven by bus: common questions

How long does Istanbul to Leuven take by bus?

The bus does not cover the whole route: bus + train together take about 51h 16m, 2 transfers.

How much is a bus ticket from Istanbul to Leuven?

The best price in our latest check was €195. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.

Who runs the bus from Istanbul to Leuven?

FlixBus, SNCB. You buy the ticket directly from them.

Is the bus or the flight + train better?

The flight + train is faster at 5h 30m. It is cheaper too, at €87.

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The journey, step by step

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