There are 6 ways to get from Leverkusen to Cologne by train, bus, rideshare, tram, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Koeln Hbftrain Re
17 min€3–5Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Leverkusen to Cologne17.8 km
34 min€2Bus
- Take the bus from Leverkusen Wiesdorf Manforter Str. to Köln Heumarktbus Sb25
28 min€4–6Line 12 tram
- Take the tram from Köln Merkenich to Köln Rudolfplatztram 12
30 min€2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Leverkusen to Colognetaxi 13.9 km
17 min€45–55Drive 13.9 km
- Drive from Leverkusen to Colognecar 13.9 km
17 min€2–3
Leverkusen to Cologne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leverkusen to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €2 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Leverkusen to Cologne is to train which takes 17 min and costs €3 - €5.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leverkusen Wiesdorf Manforter Str. and arriving at Köln Heumarkt. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leverkusen Mitte and arriving at Koeln Hbf. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
The distance between Leverkusen and Cologne is 13 km. The road distance is 13.9 km.
The best way to get from Leverkusen to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs €3 - €5.
The train from Leverkusen Mitte to Koeln Hbf takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Leverkusen to Cologne bus services, operated by Wupsi, depart from Leverkusen Wiesdorf Manforter Str. station.
Leverkusen to Cologne train services, operated by National Express, depart from Leverkusen Mitte station.
The best way to get from Leverkusen to Cologne is to train which takes 17 min and costs €3 - €5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €4 - €6 and takes 28 min.
What companies run services between Leverkusen, Germany and Cologne, Germany?
National Express operates a train from Leverkusen Mitte to Koeln Hbf every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 17 min. Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Wupsi operates a bus from Leverkusen Wiesdorf Manforter Str. to Köln Heumarkt hourly, and the journey takes 28 min. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Leverkusen Mitte to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- 0800 6 504030
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wupsi
Bus from Leverkusen Wiesdorf Manforter Str. to Köln Heumarkt
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Wupsi
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Leverkusen to Cologne
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Leverkusen to Cologne bus services, operated by Wupsi, arrive at Köln Heumarkt station.
Leverkusen to Cologne train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leverkusen to Cologne is 14 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Leverkusen to Cologne.
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