Cologne to Leiden University Library Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Leiden University Library takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Leiden University Library. 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 45m
Duration: 291 km
Distance: €52
Average price: Every 4 hours
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 38m

€32–160

Cologne to Leiden University Library train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Leiden University Library. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:53 PM which arrives into Leiden University Library at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 31, 2026

7:53 PM → 7:45 AM
Arrives next day
11h 52m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, September 1, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:15 AM
5h 22m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 4:13 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, September 2, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:15 AM
5h 22m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 4:13 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, September 3, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:15 AM
5h 22m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 4:13 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, September 4, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:16 AM
5h 23m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 4:13 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, September 5, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:46 AM
3h 59m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 2:16 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, September 6, 2026

6:49 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:16 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 2:16 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 4:16 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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