There are 3 ways to get from Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne by train, car, or train (Eurostar)
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Train
best- Take the train from Louvain-la-Neuve to Brussels-Nordtrain S8 / ...
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 8m€47–90Drive 198.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Louvain-la-Neuve to Colognecar 198.8 km
1h 53m€32–46Train via Liège
- Take the train from Ottignies to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Köln Hbftrain Trn / ...
4h 7m€38–98
Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct train from Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Louvain-la-Neuve and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Louvain-la-Neuve and Cologne is 252 km. The road distance is 198.8 km.
The best way to get from Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €45 - €90.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne, including transfers.
Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain-la-Neuve station.
Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne is 199 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne.
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What companies run services between Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?
You can take a train from Louvain-la-Neuve to Koeln Hbf via Brussels-Nord in around 3h 8m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain-la-Neuve to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ottignies to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
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