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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Leeuwarden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Leeuwarden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €42, while a train costs an average of €75.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€75 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest | €61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Cologne to Leeuwarden
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Leeuwarden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Leeuwarden:
A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Leeuwarden costing on average €75.
Other travel options to Leeuwarden take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 9m.
Tickets start at around €75 compared to roughly €61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€14. The journey takes 4h 8m versus 3h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Cologne to Leeuwarden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Leeuwarden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:35 PM 14h10 Cologne 11:45 AM Leeuwarden €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:35 PM 14h10 Cologne 11:45 AM Leeuwarden €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:15 AM 9h05 Cologne 7:20 PM Leeuwarden €37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:35 PM 14h10 Cologne 12:45 PM Leeuwarden €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Leeuwarden:
A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Leeuwarden costing on average €75.
Other travel options to Leeuwarden take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 9m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Leeuwarden as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Leeuwarden station.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Drachten, Ureterpvallaat (Vallaat).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leeuwarden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Leeuwarden by train.
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