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Cologne to Leicester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Leicester takes 6h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 27m
Duration
466 mi
Distance
£226
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain train
6h 7m
£173–363

Cologne to Leicester train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Leicester at 10:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 465.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Leicester via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 7m.

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