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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Leverkusen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Leverkusen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $42, while a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 6 miles (11 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
48m Average total duration Fastest 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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You'll arrive about 6m sooner (18m by train vs 24m by car). Tickets start at around $42 compared to roughly $4 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Cologne to Leverkusen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Leverkusen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 28508
8:31 AM 0h13 Cologne Hbf 8:44 AM Leverkusen Hbf $48 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 28508
8:31 AM 0h13 Cologne Hbf 8:44 AM Leverkusen Hbf $48 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 28508
8:31 AM 0h13 Cologne Hbf 8:44 AM Leverkusen Hbf $48 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 26843
12:49 AM 0h14 Cologne Hbf 1:03 AM Leverkusen Hbf $48 1 One-way 0 transfers - 26811
8:49 AM 0h14 Cologne Hbf 9:03 AM Leverkusen Hbf $48 1 One-way 0 transfers
- S6 · Bus S6
7:57 AM 0h43 Cologne Hbf 8:40 AM Leverkusen Hbf $48 1 One-way 1 transfer - S6 · Bus S6
8:57 AM 0h43 Cologne Hbf 9:40 AM Leverkusen Hbf $48 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Leverkusen 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 Leverkusen Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Leverkusen by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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