Leiden to Cologne train
Cheap train tickets from Leiden to Cologne
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Train schedule from Leiden to Cologne
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Fastest train times from Leiden to Cologne
Fastest Journey
3 h 26 m
Average
4 h 19 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
218 km
Of the 8 trains that leave Leiden for Cologne every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Leiden to Cologne
 | Distance | 135 miles (217 km) |
 | Average train duration | 3 h 22 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $21 (€19) |
 | Train frequency | 4 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 4 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn |
Trains from Leiden to Cologne cover the 135 miles (217 km) long route taking on average 3 h 22 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 4 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $21 (€19), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $21 (€19). Travelers depart most frequently from Leiden Centraal and arrive in Köln Hbf.
Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Leiden to Cologne trains
For as little as $21 (€19) you can travel by train between Leiden and Cologne with Deutsche Bahn. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Leiden to Cologne train.
Travel Tips: Trains from Leiden to Cologne
Travel by train between Leiden, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany is: Partially open.
Is international entry into Cologne from Leiden restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Leiden?
Entry Requirements:
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 3 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 2 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 9 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
What are the safety rules to follow in Cologne, Germany?
The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance required: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask required: Mandatory
The above information was last checked on 5/20/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train from Leiden to Cologne closer to your date of departure here
The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Cologne to Leiden is: Fully open
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Netherlands from Germany?
Reentry to Netherlands is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Netherlands from Cologne?
What are the requirements?
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Leiden, Netherlands?
The government of Netherlands has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
Last checked on 5/16/22. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to Leiden from Cologne here.
When taking the train to Cologne from Leiden, you can choose to depart from train stations like Leiden Centraal, Leiden Lammenschans and Leiden, Transferium. Your journey can end in train stations such as Köln Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz and Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Leiden Centraal and arrive in Köln Hbf.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this route, called Leiden Centraal, is located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) from the city center of Leiden.
The most popular arrival train station, Köln Hbf, is located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city center of Cologne.
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