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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Cologne is to bus which costs €24 - €50 and takes 6h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Groenoord and arriving at Köln via Schiphol, Schiphol Airport/Plaza, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Leiden to Cologne?

The distance between Leiden and Cologne is 268 km. The road distance is 259 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs €35 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Leiden to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Cologne bus from?

Leiden to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Leiden to Cologne?

The best way to get from Leiden to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs €35 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Leiden to Cologne bus arrive?

Leiden to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Leiden to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leiden to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Cologne is 259 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Leiden to Cologne.

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

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Leiden to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Leiden to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 48m
€40–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N61 / ...
6h 28m
€24–49
Drive 259 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Colognecar 259 km
2h 55m
€46–66
Train, bus, fly
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Den Haag Laan v NOItrain
2. Take the bus from Den haag to Amsterdambus
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 13m
Train via Leiden Lammenschans
1. Take the train from Leiden Lammenschans to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 14m
€39–144

Leiden to Cologne by train

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Distance: 268 km
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Koeln Hbf via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Düsseldorf central bus station hourly. Tickets cost €16–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m. RegioJet also services this route once daily.

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