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 and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. 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
Duration: 290 km
Distance: €52
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Arnhem

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3h 25m

€32–153

Cologne to Leiden Centraal train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Leiden Centraal. 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 Leiden Centraal at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:49 PM → 10:14 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
8:49 PM → 7:46 AM
Arrives next day
10h 57m • 1 change

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 2:13 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:49 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 2:14 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 4:14 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

6:49 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 2:14 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 4:14 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:48 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 10:17 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 2:13 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:48 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:48 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 2:13 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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