What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Leuven?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Leuven is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 1h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Leuven?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Leuven is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs €35 - €95.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Louvain via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Cologne to Leuven?

The distance between Cologne and Leuven is 188 km. The road distance is 182.7 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Leuven without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs €35 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Leuven?

It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Cologne to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Leuven train from?

Cologne to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Leuven train arrive?

Cologne to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Liege-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Leuven is 183 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Cologne to Leuven.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Leuven?

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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Cologne to Leuven - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Leuven by train (Eurostar), car, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-GuilleminsIce
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
1h 22m
€35–94
Drive 182.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Leuven182.7 km
1h 48m
€28–40
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Liège, Guillemins BfTha
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
2h
€28–155
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord79
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Leuven WijnpersR81 / ...
2h 59m
€35–75

Cologne to Leuven by train

87Weekly Trains

1h 22mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 187.9 km
Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Louvain via Liège-Guillemins in around 1h 22m.

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