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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Cologne is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Cologne is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs €30 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Leuven Station and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leuven and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Leuven to Cologne?

The distance between Leuven and Cologne is 188 km. The road distance is 182.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs €30 - €75.

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

The train from Leuven to Köln Hbf takes 1h 35m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Cologne bus from?

Leuven to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leuven Station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Leuven to Cologne?

The best way to get from Leuven to Cologne is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs €30 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Leuven to Cologne bus arrive?

Leuven to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Leuven to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leuven to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Cologne is 182 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Leuven to Cologne.

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

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Leuven to Cologne by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leuven to Köln Hbftrain 79 / ...
1h 35m
€30–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven Station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N84
4h 20m
€20–33
Drive 182.3 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Colognecar 182.3 km
1h 48m
€30–42
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 15m
€32–101

Leuven to Cologne by train

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Distance: 187.9 km
Duration: 1h 35m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leuven to Köln Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €30–75 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leuven Station to Cologne Airport CGN 3 times a day. Tickets cost €18–28 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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