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Leiden to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Cologne takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden 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.

3h 31m
Duration
265 km
Distance
€34
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Leiden Lammenschans to Utrecht Centraaltrain train Sprinter
  2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain train Ice / ...
3h 42m
€28–66

Leiden to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leiden and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 265.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Lammenschans to Köln Hbf via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 42m.

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