The average train between Cologne and Leeuwarden takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Leeuwarden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 12:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Cologne to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Cologne to Leeuwarden train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Cologne and Leeuwarden is 264 km. The road distance is 330 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Leeuwarden via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle in around 4h 11m.