What is the travel distance from Leuven to Cologne?

The distance separating Leuven and Cologne is 98 miles (158 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Leuven to Cologne?

The majority of buses traveling from Leuven to Cologne start their journey at Leuven and wind up at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Hohenzollern Bridge, Twelve Romanesque churches, Cologne Cathedral, Cologne cable cars and Volksgarten.

Bus Leuven to Cologne from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Leuven to Cologne on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00pm	Leuven	3h 40m	2:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Leuven	3h 35m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Leuven	3h 35m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Leuven	3h 40m	2:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Leuven	3h 35m	8:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Leuven to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2hAverage Duration

98 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $65	Average Duration3h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$43 - $92	Average Duration1h 59m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$17 - $23	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,325 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,126 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Leuven and Cologne?

Stops in Leuven

A - Leuven

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Leuven to Cologne by bus

What is the travel distance from Leuven to Cologne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Leuven to Cologne?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/13

$20

11/14

$17

Today

$14

11/16

$14

11/17

$14

11/18

No data

11/19

No data

11/20

$14

The cheapest trip from Leuven to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Leuven to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $14 to $20 for a bus ticket from Leuven to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-11-20.

What's the cheapest way to go from Leuven to Cologne?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3h 25m	Avg Price$18	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1h 59m	Avg Price$56	Daily Departures18
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time2h	Avg Price$20	Daily Departures2