Cologne to Leuven Trains

Cologne to Leuven trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Leuven takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Leuven. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 52m
Duration: 188 km
Distance: €47
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Liège

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1h 38m

€32–99

Cologne to Leuven train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Leuven at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:42 PM → 3:20 PM
1h 38m • 1 change
2:38 PM → 4:10 PM
1h 32m • 1 change
3:41 PM → 5:20 PM
1h 39m • 1 change
4:43 PM → 6:20 PM
1h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:11 AM → 8:10 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 9:23 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 10:23 AM
1h 44m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 11:20 AM
1h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:11 AM → 8:11 AM
2h • 1 change
6:39 AM → 8:32 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 10:32 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:11 AM → 8:11 AM
2h • 1 change
6:39 AM → 8:32 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 9:32 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 10:32 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:11 AM → 8:11 AM
2h • 1 change
6:39 AM → 8:32 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 10:32 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:11 AM → 8:11 AM
2h • 1 change
6:39 AM → 8:32 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 9:32 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 10:32 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:11 AM → 8:11 AM
2h • 1 change
6:39 AM → 8:32 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 10:01 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 10:32 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
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