What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Leoben?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Leoben is to drive which costs €130 - €210 and takes 7h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Leoben?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Leoben is to fly and train which takes 5h 51m and costs €130 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Leoben?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Leoben. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at St.Michael Bahnhof via Graz P+R Webling and Graz Andreas-Hofer-Platz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Leoben?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Leoben. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Leoben Hbf via München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf and Bischofshofen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

How far is it from Cologne to Leoben?

The distance between Cologne and Leoben is 916 km. The road distance is 850.8 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Leoben without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Leoben without a car is to train via Munich which takes 10h 22m and costs €160 - €800.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Leoben?

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Cologne to Leoben, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Leoben bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cologne to Leoben train from?

Cologne to Leoben train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Leoben?

The best way to get from Cologne to Leoben is to train via Munich which takes 10h 22m and costs €160 - €800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 18m.

Where does the Cologne to Leoben bus arrive?

Cologne to Leoben bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Graz P&R Webling station.

Where does the Cologne to Leoben train arrive?

Cologne to Leoben train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Leoben?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Leoben is 851 km. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Cologne to Leoben.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Leoben?

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Where can I stay near Leoben?

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Cologne to Leoben - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 13 ways to get from Cologne to Leoben by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Graz Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane DUS - GRZ
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Leoben Hbftrain
5h 51m
€134–350
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane CGN - VIE
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bruck/Murtrain
6h 33m
€84–305
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Bischofshofentrain Ic
4. Take the train from Bischofshofen to Leoben Hbftrain Re / ...
10h 22m
€165–784
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Graz P&R Weblingbus N884 / ...
2. Take the bus from Graz Andreas-Hofer-Platz to St.Michael Bahnhofbus X81
18h 18m
Drive 850.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Leobencar 850.8 km
7h 17m
€140–202
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Graz Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane FRA - GRZ
3. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Leoben Hbftrain
5h 54m
€135–498
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane DUS - VIE
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bruck/Murtrain
7h 10m
€110–354
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Bischofshofentrain
3. Take the train from Bischofshofen to Leoben Hbftrain
8h 24m
€122–494
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Bischofshofentrain
4. Take the train from Bischofshofen to Leoben Hbftrain
9h 7m
€132–593
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Klagenfurt Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)plane CGN - KLU
2. Take the train from Klagenfurt Hbf to Leoben Hbftrain
7h 13m
€94–441
Train
1. Take the train from Koln Sud to Linz Hbftrain Nj
2. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Leoben Hbftrain 701 / ...
12h 42m
€190–350
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fuldacar
2. Take the cartrain from Fulda to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Leobencar
13h 42m
€158–215
Train #2
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Linz Hauptbahnhoftrain 90N
2. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Leoben Hbftrain 701 / ...
14h 11m
€204–308

Cologne to Leoben by train

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10h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 916.2 km
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Leoben, Styria, Austria?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Leoben Hbf via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Bischofshofen in around 10h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Leoben Hbf via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Graz P&R Webling, Graz P+R Webling, Graz Jakominiplatz, Graz Andreas-Hofer-Platz, St.Michael Bahnhof, and St.Michael In Obersteiermark in around 18h 18m.

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