What is the cheapest way to get from Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne is to bus which costs €22 - €55 and takes 6h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Louvain-la-Neuve and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne. However, there are services departing from LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE Gare d'Autobus - Quai 2 and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe Kraainem Metro and Leuven Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Louvain-la-Neuve and Cologne?

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 5m.

How far is it from Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne?

The distance between Louvain-la-Neuve and Cologne is 252 km. The road distance is 198.8 km.

How do I travel from Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs €40 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne bus from?

Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leuven Station.

Where do I catch the Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne train from?

Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain-la-Neuve station.

Train or bus from Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne?

The best way to get from Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs €40 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €55 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne bus arrive?

Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne train arrive?

Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.

Can I drive from Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne?

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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Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Louvain-la-Neuve to Brussels-Nordtrain S8 / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 5m
€42–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven Station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N84
6h 34m
€22–52
Drive 198.8 km
1. Drive from Louvain-la-Neuve to Colognecar 198.8 km
1h 53m
€31–45
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Ottignies to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liège, Guillemins Bf to Köln Hbftrain Tha
4h 36m
€38–122

Louvain-la-Neuve to Cologne by train

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Distance: 252.3 km
Duration: 3h 5m

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 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leuven Station to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €15–26 and the journey takes 3h 35m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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