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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Cologne is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 18h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs €65 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Leeds to Cologne?

The distance between Leeds and Cologne is 888 km.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs €220 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Leeds to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Cologne bus from?

Leeds to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Cologne train from?

Leeds to Cologne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.

Train, bus or fly from Leeds to Cologne?

The best way to get from Leeds to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs €220 - €420. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €95 - €280 and takes 6h 13m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 18h 10m.

Where does the Leeds to Cologne bus arrive?

Leeds to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Leeds and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Leeds. It is currently 4:27 PM in Leeds and 5:27 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Leeds to Cologne train arrive?

Leeds to Cologne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leeds to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 887+ hotels available in Cologne.

Leeds to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Leeds to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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 Leeds to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
7h 57m
€220–415
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoriabus Uk001 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
18h 10m
€62–107
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 561 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
15h 10m
€107–252
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leeds to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
8h 58m
€270–338
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LBA - DUS
6h 13m
€95–271
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leeds to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
10h 6m
€145–256
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
5h 46m
€108–242
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
5h 27m
€66–254
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
6h 28m
€156–315
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MAN - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 27m
€143–403
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LBA - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
7h 31m
€106–375

Leeds to Cologne by train

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Distance: 888.3 km
Duration: 7h 57m

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

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 57m. Alternatively, KLM, Ryanair, and four other airlines fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) 4 times a day.

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