What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Leiden?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Leiden is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Leiden?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Leiden is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Leiden, Groenoord via Düsseldorf central bus station, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk and Schiphol, Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Cologne to Leiden?

The distance between Cologne and Leiden is 264 km. The road distance is 261.5 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Leiden without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €45 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Leiden?

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Cologne to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Leiden bus from?

Cologne to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Leiden train from?

Cologne to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Leiden?

The best way to get from Cologne to Leiden is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Cologne to Leiden bus arrive?

Cologne to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Cologne to Leiden train arrive?

Cologne to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Leiden is 262 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Cologne to Leiden.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Leiden?

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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Cologne to Leiden - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Cologne to Leiden by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leiden Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
3h 26m
€47–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N61 / ...
5h 35m
€23–38
Drive 261.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Leidencar 261.5 km
2h 57m
€46–66
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3h 2m
€115–334
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Venlotrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
2. Take the train from Venlo to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity
5h 11m
€51–140
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
4h 20m
€119–337

Cologne to Leiden by train

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Distance: 264.3 km
Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Leiden Centraal via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk every 2 hours. Tickets cost €14–27 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.

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