Köln to León by bus
León lies 1,326 km (824 mi) south-west of Köln, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 24 h 3 min including stops, over roughly 1,618 km (1,005 mi) of road.
| Köln | León | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Spain |
| Population | 1 million | 124,772 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 844 m (2,769 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Postal codes | 50667–51149 | 24001–32101 |
What changes when you arrive in León
Crossing from Germany into Spain: the dialling code becomes +34; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648909.
Where to book buses from Köln to León
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Staying in León
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Common questions
How far is León from Köln?
1,326 km (824 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Köln; by road roughly 1,618 km (1,005 mi).
How long does it take to get from Köln to León by bus?
About 24 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Köln and León?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in León?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.