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Compare train and bus for Leeuwarden to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeuwarden to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, while a train costs an average of $85.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$85 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Leeuwarden to Cologne
Compare the available ways to get from Leeuwarden to Cologne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeuwarden to Cologne:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeuwarden to Cologne costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 51m.
Tickets start at around $85 compared to roughly $73 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$12. The journey takes 4h 29m versus 3h 37m 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 Leeuwarden to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeuwarden to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:50 AM 11h15 Leeuwarden 11:05 PM Cologne $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:50 AM 11h15 Leeuwarden 11:05 PM Cologne $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:45 AM 9h40 Leeuwarden 5:25 PM Cologne $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
12:50 PM 11h15 Leeuwarden 12:05 AM Cologne $48 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeuwarden to Cologne:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeuwarden to Cologne costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 51m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeuwarden and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeuwarden station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Drachten, Ureterpvallaat (Vallaat) and arrive in Leverkusen, Bf Mitte.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, WestfalenBahn to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
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