The average train between Cologne and Louvain-la-Neuve takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. 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 5 times a day between Cologne and Louvain-la-Neuve. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Louvain-la-Neuve at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 15m. 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 Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
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 Louvain-la-Neuve station.
Book your Cologne to Louvain-la-Neuve train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Cologne and Louvain-la-Neuve is 166.8 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Louvain-la-Neuve via Brussels-Nord in around 3h 8m.