What is the distance between Cologne and Leuven?

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

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

If you're headed to Leuven from Cologne, chances are that your bus will leave from Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive at Leuven. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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

Once in Leuven, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Vaartkom, Great Beguinage, Oude Markt, Central University Library & tower and Saint Peter´s Church.

Bus Cologne to Leuven from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cologne to Leuven on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 40m	12:55pm	Leuven	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	7h 15m	6:30am	Leuven	No tags
Bus	11:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	6h 40m	6:30am	Leuven	No tags
Bus	3:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 25m	6:30am	Leuven	No tags
Bus	3:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 25m	6:30am	Leuven	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Leuven

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Leuven. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

98 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $30	Average Duration3h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$48 - $62	Average Duration1h 59m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $23	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,289 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

3.5/511,109 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Leuven?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Leuven

A - Leuven

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Leuven by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

$22

11/11

$18

Today

$42

11/13

$14

11/14

$14

11/15

No data

11/16

No data

11/17

No data

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Leuven was searched and found on Nov 14, 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 Cologne to Leuven, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $14 to $42 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Leuven based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-11-14.

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

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$19	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1h 59m	Avg Price$52	Daily Departures14
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time2h 10m	Avg Price$20	Daily Departures7