Train Cologne to Leuven from €56 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Leuven takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Leuven. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 54m
Duration: 188 km
Distance: €56
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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1h 43m

€35–99

Cologne to Leuven train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Leuven at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

1:42 PM → 3:32 PM
1h 50m • 1 change
3:41 PM → 5:32 PM
1h 51m • 1 change
4:43 PM → 6:32 PM
1h 49m • 1 change
5:43 PM → 7:32 PM
1h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

7:43 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 10:32 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 11:32 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
11:43 AM → 1:32 PM
1h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

6:39 AM → 8:32 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 9:32 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 10:32 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 11:32 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

7:43 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 10:32 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 11:32 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
10:39 AM → 12:32 PM
1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

6:39 AM → 8:30 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 9:30 AM
1h 47m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 10:32 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 11:32 AM
1h 49m • 1 change
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