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 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. 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.

3h 31m
Duration: 290 km
Distance: €50
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity

3h 8m

€31–85

Cologne to Leiden Centraal train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Leiden Centraal. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Leiden Centraal at 12:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

4:49 PM → 8:00 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
6:49 PM → 10:00 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
8:49 PM → 12:14 AM
Arrives next day
3h 25m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:49 AM → 10:02 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 2:02 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 4:02 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

8:50 AM → 12:22 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 2:22 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 4:22 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 6:22 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

8:50 AM → 12:22 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 2:22 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 4:22 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 6:22 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

8:50 AM → 12:22 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 2:22 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 4:22 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 6:22 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

8:50 AM → 12:30 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 2:30 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 4:30 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 6:30 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

8:50 AM → 12:30 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 2:30 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 4:30 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 6:30 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
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