Cologne to Leicester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Leicester takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 35m
Duration: 466 mi
Distance: £245
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best

Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain

5h 48m

£188–367

Cologne to Leicester train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Leicester. 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 Leicester at 10:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:04 AM
5h 25m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 3:04 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:05 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:04 AM
5h 25m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 3:04 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:05 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:04 AM
5h 25m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:05 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 3:04 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:05 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:04 AM
5h 25m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:34 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:04 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:05 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:05 AM
5h 26m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:35 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:05 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:05 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:39 AM → 1:54 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:09 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:38 PM
5h 59m • 2 changes
2:43 PM → 7:05 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Leicester? 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.