4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Leuven to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuven to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$77 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Cologne:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Cologne costing on average $77 (€62).
A bus is $659 (€532) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leuven to Cologne costing on average $683 (€551).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 4m.
Flight takes on average 5h 23m.
Travel optionsfrom Leuven to Cologne
How to get from Leuven to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leuven to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:15 PM3h35Leuven, Diestsepoort8:50 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:15 PM3h35Leuven, Diestsepoort8:50 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 510 · ICE 31512:27 PM2h55Leuven station3:22 PMCologne Hbf$641One-way1 transfer
Other options
- R 3061 · IC 510 · ICE 31512:03 PM3h19Heverlee3:22 PMCologne Hbf$641One-way2 transfers
- IC 508 · ICE 1510:27 AM2h55Leuven station1:22 PMCologne Hbf$771One-way1 transfer
- IC 506 · ICE 138:27 AM2h55Leuven station11:22 AMCologne Hbf$771One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus11:20 PM3h40Leuven, Diestsepoort3:00 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$241One-way0 transfers
LX4555+
LX44286:10 PM3h25Brussels Airport9:35 PMCologne Bonn Airport$8451One-way1 transfer- LH5631+LH53571:45 PM4h30Brussels Airport6:15 PMCologne Bonn Airport$9771One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
May 27
May 28
May 29
May 30
May 31
Jun 01
Jun 02
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Leuven to Cologne
Travel to Cologne 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 Leuven to Cologne.
This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Cologne:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Cologne costing on average $77 (€62).
A bus is $659 (€532) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leuven to Cologne costing on average $683 (€551).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 4m.
Flight takes on average 5h 23m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leuven and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leuven station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Leuven, Diestsepoort and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, SNCB to go to Cologne by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Travelling from Leuven to Cologne: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
