Travel Information to Leuven from Cologne
| 97 miles (157 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $12 - $31 | |
| Bus • $12 (€11) • 3 h 25 min | |
| Train • $31 (€28) • 1 h 44 min | |
| FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 97 miles (157 km) by train or bus between Cologne and Leuven. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cologne to Leuven.
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How to get from Cologne to Leuven by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Leuven is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Leuven
Travel to Leuven easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Leuven.

There are 2 travel options from Cologne to Leuven: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Leuven from Cologne is by taking a bus, which costs on average $12 (€11).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Cologne to Leuven:
A bus is $19 (€17) less than a train with an average ticket price of $31 (€28) from Cologne to Leuven.
The quickest way to travel from Cologne to Leuven is by train, which takes on average 1 h 44 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Leuven by bus takes 3 h 25 min on average.
The Cologne to Leuven distance is around 97 miles (157 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Leuven is:
- Around 4 buses per day.
- 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Cologne to Leuven as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cologne to Leuven:
- Most travelers catch their train from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Leuven.
The following travel companies offer services from Cologne to Leuven:
- FlixBus can get you to Leuven by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Cologne to Leuven for $12 (€11) on Omio.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar or National Express for trains to Leuven. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Cologne to Leuven tickets on Omio for $31 (€28).
Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Leuven with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct buses per day to Leuven with.
Direct services to Leuven tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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