The average train between Cologne and Leeds takes 7h 46m 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.
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 12:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 7h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Leeds station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
Cologne to Leeds train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Leeds train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Cologne to Leeds train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Cologne and Leeds is 658.4 km. The road distance is 888 km.
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 26m.