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Leicester to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Cologne takes 6h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester 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.

6h 44m
Duration
749 km
Distance
€289
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain train 79
6h 45m
€215–413

Leicester to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leicester and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Cologne at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 749.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Leicester to Köln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 6h 45m.

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