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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 train with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$79 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leeuwarden to Cologne:
A bus is $32 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeuwarden to Cologne costing on average $79 (€63).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 47m.
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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.
12:45 PM10h50Leeuwarden11:35 PMCologne$441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:45 PM10h50Leeuwarden11:35 PMCologne$441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:45 AM8h15Leeuwarden5:00 PMCologne$561One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 12:50 PM11h15Leeuwarden12:05 AMCologne$471One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeuwarden to Cologne:
A bus is $32 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeuwarden to Cologne costing on average $79 (€63).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 47m.
- Around 8 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 Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Cologne by train.
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