The average train between Leiden and Cologne takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Leiden and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 5:57 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Cologne station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Leiden to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Leiden to Cologne train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Leiden and Cologne is 217.7 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Koeln Hbf via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 49m.