Train Cologne to Leiden University Library from €53 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Leiden University Library takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Leiden University Library. 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 15m
Duration: 266 km
Distance: €53
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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3h 36m

€29–105

Cologne to Leiden University Library train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Leiden University Library. 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 University Library at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 31, 2026

2:49 PM → 6:00 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
4:49 PM → 8:00 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
6:49 PM → 10:00 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
8:49 PM → 12:14 AM
Arrives next day
3h 25m • 1 change

Departing Monday, June 1, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 2:02 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 2, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 2:02 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 3, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 11:32 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, June 4, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 10:22 AM
3h 33m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:02 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 2:02 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, June 5, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 10:22 AM
3h 33m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 2:00 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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