Cologne to Leiden Centraal Trains

Cologne to Leiden Centraal trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Leiden Centraal takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Leiden Centraal. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 20m
Duration: 290 km
Distance: €50
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Arnhem

best

Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78
Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity

3h 23m

€32–88

Cologne to Leiden Centraal train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Cologne and Leiden Centraal. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Leiden Centraal at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:49 PM → 7:45 AM
Arrives next day
10h 56m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:49 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 2:13 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 4:13 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:49 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 2:13 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 4:13 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:49 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 2:13 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 4:13 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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