Cologne to Leiden Trains

Cologne to Leiden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Leiden takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Leiden. 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 53m
Duration: 290 km
Distance: €51
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Arnhem

best

Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78
Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity

3h 23m

€32–88

Cologne to Leiden train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Leiden at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:49 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 2:14 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 4:14 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:49 AM → 10:46 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 2:14 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 4:14 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 2:13 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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