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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Leeds takes 7h 43m and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Leeds. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 43m
Duration
552 mi
Distance
£256
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain train
7h 3m
£203–377

Cologne to Leeds train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Leeds. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Leeds at 11:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 7h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)14h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 43m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 40m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 41m • 2 changes

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 43m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 40m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 37m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 43m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 40m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 37m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 43m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 40m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 37m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 43m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 10m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 41m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 43m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 40m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 41m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Leeds? 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.

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  • Distance: 552.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Leeds, England?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Leeds via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 7h 3m.

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