What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Leuven is to bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Leuven is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne Bonn Airport and Leuven?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Leuven Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne Bonn Airport and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf and arriving at Louvain via Köln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Cologne Bonn Airport to Leuven?

The distance between Cologne Bonn Airport and Leuven is 203 km. The road distance is 197.9 km.

How do I travel from Cologne Bonn Airport to Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Leuven without a car is to train via Liège which takes 2h 56m and costs €30 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Leuven?

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne Bonn Airport to Leuven bus from?

Cologne Bonn Airport to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Cologne Bonn Airport to Leuven train from?

Cologne Bonn Airport to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne Bonn Airport to Leuven?

The best way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Leuven is to train via Liège which takes 2h 56m and costs €30 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Cologne Bonn Airport to Leuven bus arrive?

Cologne Bonn Airport to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leuven Station.

Where does the Cologne Bonn Airport to Leuven train arrive?

Cologne Bonn Airport to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Liège, Guillemins Bf station.

Can I drive from Cologne Bonn Airport to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne Bonn Airport to Leuven is 198 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Cologne Bonn Airport to Leuven.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Leuven?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Leuven?

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Cologne Bonn Airport to Leuven - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Leuven by train, bus, or car

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Train via Liège
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
2h 56m
€33–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Leuven Stationbus N84
3h 25m
€17–35
Drive 197.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne Bonn Airport to Leuvencar 197.9 km
1h 53m
€31–44
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leuventrain 79
3h 1m
€33–162

Cologne Bonn Airport to Leuven by foot and train

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Distance: 203.4 km
Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Cologne Bonn Airport, Germany and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a vehicle from Cologne Bonn Airport to Louvain via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Köln Hbf, and Liège-Guillemins in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Leuven Station twice daily. Tickets cost €17–29 and the journey takes 3h 25m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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