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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne to Leuven
Cheapest price
€14
Average price
€20
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 58 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
158 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne to Leuven is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Leuven will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
Of the 5 buses that leave Cologne for Leuven on Fri, Nov 28, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 28 the direct buses cover the 158 km distance in an average of 4 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Fri, Nov 28 the slowest buses will take 7 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Leuven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. 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 €9, and a flight costs an average of €186.
Distance: 158 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€16 Average price Cheapest | €56 Average price | €561 Average price |
3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cologne to Leuven bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Leuven buses for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6010 | 8:25 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 3h25 | 11:50 AM Leuven, Diestsepoort | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 28 | |||||
| 1:05 AM Cologne | 3h25 | 4:30 AM Leuven | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:15 AM Cologne | 3h40 | 10:55 AM Leuven | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:25 AM Cologne | 3h25 | 10:50 AM Leuven | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne to Leuven
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Buses from Cologne to Leuven run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 158 km distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 158 km |
Average bus duration 3h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Cologne to LeuvenYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Leuven with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as €9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cologne to Leuven
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cologne to Leuven
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Parking
ATM
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WC
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
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