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Trip Overview

The train between Leiden Centraal and Cologne takes 3h 24m. There is at least one train per day from Leiden Centraal to Cologne. 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 24m
Duration
290 km
Distance
€47
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Leiden Centraal to Cologne train times

Trains run once daily between Leiden Centraal and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden Centraal is at 5:47 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 24m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 24m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 24m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 24m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leiden Centraal to Cologne? 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 Leiden Centraal to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 289.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Leiden Centraal, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Koeln Hbf via Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 40m.

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