There are 3 ways to get from Cologne to KU Leuven by train (Eurostar) or car
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Train via Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron C
best- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bf79
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
1h 51m€23–123Drive 185 km
- Drive from Cologne to KU Leuven185 km
1h 51m€29–42Train
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-GuilleminsThalys
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
1h 58m€33–120
Cologne to KU Leuven by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to KU Leuven is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to KU Leuven is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to KU Leuven. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Louvain via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Cologne and KU Leuven is 189 km. The road distance is 185 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to KU Leuven without a car is to train via Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron C which takes 1h 51m and costs €22 - €130.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Cologne to KU Leuven, including transfers.
Cologne to KU Leuven train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to KU Leuven train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Liege-Guillemins station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to KU Leuven is 185 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Cologne to KU Leuven.
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You can take a train from Köln Hbf to KU Leuven via Liège-Guillemins, Louvain, Leuven Station perron 6, and Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron C in around 1h 51m.
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- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–60
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–60
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–110
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–110
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- 1st Class
- €18–26
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvain
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €8–12
- 1st Class
- €12–18
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