The average train between Leeds and Cologne takes 8h 37m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Leeds to Cologne. 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 4 hours between Leeds and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Cologne at 1:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 8h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Leeds to Cologne? 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 Leeds to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Cologne station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
Leeds to Cologne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Cologne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Leeds to Cologne train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Leeds and Cologne is 658.4 km. The road distance is 888 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Koeln Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 24m.