How to travel from Augsburg to Leverkusen, Germany

The distance between Augsburg and Leverkusen is around 514km (320 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Augsburg to Leverkusen by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to München Hbf and then to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Cologne Bonn (CGN).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Train via Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof

Take the train to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof and then to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 2 others

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Drive

Drive to Leverkusen.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance525km (326 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Augsburg and Leverkusen

There are several options for getting from Augsburg to Leverkusen by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Augsburg and Leverkusen is around 514km (320 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 408km (254 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Augsburg and Leverkusen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Augsburg to Leverkusen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Augsburg and Leverkusen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Augsburg and Leverkusen. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Augsburg to Leverkusen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Köln Hbf. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), ÖBB Intercity, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and Nightjet run train services between Augsburg and Leverkusen. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Augsburg and Leverkusen. We recommend that you take the train to München Hbf and then to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Cologne Bonn (CGN). instead which will take 2h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Augsburg to Leverkusen. We recommend that you take the train to München Hbf and then to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Cologne Bonn (CGN). instead which will take 2h 60m.

The closest major airport to Leverkusen is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Leverkusen. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Augsburg and Leverkusen. The distance is around 525km (326 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Augsburg to Leverkusen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Augsburg and Leverkusen

Transport options from Augsburg to Leverkusen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
2h 60m
€200($200)
every 30 mins567km (352 miles)
Train to München Hbf, plane3h 15m
€220($220)
every 30 mins625km (389 miles)
Train to Nürnberg Hbf, plane3h 20m
€240($240)
every 3 hours514km (320 miles)
Train to München Hbf, plane3h 25m
€255($255)
hourly582km (362 miles)
Train to Ulm Hauptbahnhof, plane3h 30m
€255($255)
hourly669km (416 miles)
Train to München Hbf, plane3h 35m
€360($360)
every 30 mins643km (400 miles)
Train via Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof + 2 similar
3h 55m
€125($125)
every 4 hours536km (333 miles)
Train4h 20m
€105($105)
every 2 hours538km (334 miles)
Train to Koeln Hbf7h 50m
€54($54)
twice daily588km (366 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€87($87)
on demand525km (326 miles)

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Airports near Leverkusen

The following major airports near Leverkusen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Leverkusen
DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
31km (20 miles) from Leverkusen
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Leverkusen