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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Cologne is to bus which costs €22 - €45 and takes 3h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Cologne is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Louvain and arriving at Koeln Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Leuven to Cologne?

The distance between Leuven and Cologne is 188 km. The road distance is 182.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs €40 - €60.

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

The train from Louvain to Koeln Hbf takes 1h 36m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Leuven to Cologne?

The best way to get from Leuven to Cologne is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €45 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Leuven to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leuven to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Cologne is 182 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Leuven to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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

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 Louvain to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
1h 36m
€40–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven Station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N84
3h 55m
€22–40
Drive 182.3 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Colognecar 182.3 km
1h 48m
€28–40
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
2h 4m
€33–109

Leuven to Cologne by train

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1h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 187.9 km
Duration: 1h 36m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Louvain to Koeln Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leuven Station to Cologne Airport CGN twice daily. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 3h 35m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a week.

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