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Cologne to Leiden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Leiden takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. 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 45m
Duration
268 km
Distance
€55
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain train Ice / ...
  2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain train Sprinter / ...
3h 1m
€29–108

Cologne to Leiden train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Leiden at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 268.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Leiden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Leiden Centraal via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 1m.

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