Leiden to Cologne Trains

Leiden to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Cologne takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden 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 45m
Duration: 290 km
Distance: €47
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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4h 4m

€31–86

Leiden to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leiden and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:11 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
11:47 AM → 3:11 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:11 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
11:47 AM → 3:11 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:11 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
11:47 AM → 3:11 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:11 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
11:47 AM → 3:11 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:11 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 3:11 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

9:44 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 3:11 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
1:44 PM → 5:11 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
3:44 PM → 7:11 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:44 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 3:11 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
1:44 PM → 5:11 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
3:44 PM → 7:11 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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