The average train between Cologne and Louvain-la-Neuve takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Louvain-la-Neuve. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Louvain-la-Neuve. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Louvain-la-Neuve at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Leuven and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Louvain-la-Neuve. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Louvain-la-Neuve station via Leuven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Cologne to Louvain-la-Neuve train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Louvain-la-Neuve train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leuven station.
Book your Cologne to Louvain-la-Neuve train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Cologne and Louvain-la-Neuve is 166.8 km. The road distance is 218 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Leuven twice a week. Tickets cost €30–140 and the journey takes 1h 40m.