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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Leicester takes 6h 28m 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 28m
Duration
466 mi
Distance
£235
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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  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
5h 47m
£187–363

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 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways5h 25m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways6h 21m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways5h 25m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways5h 26m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways6h 21m • 2 changes

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways5h 25m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways5h 26m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways6h 21m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways5h 55m • 2 changes

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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways5h 26m • 2 changes

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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways5h 32m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways5h 26m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways5h 30m • 2 changes

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Leicester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cologne to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 465.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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 5h 47m.

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