How to travel from Cologne to Leeuwarden

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Travel Information between Cologne and Leeuwarden

Distance163 miles (263 km)
Available travel modesTrain
Ticket price range$22 - $22
Cheapest modeTrain • $22 (€20) • 4 h 2 min
Fastest modeTrain • $22 (€20) • 4 h 2 min
Popular travel companiesDeutsche Bahn

Take a train to travel 163 miles (263 km) from Cologne to Leeuwarden. Deutsche Bahn is the main travel company operating this route. Travelers can even take a direct train from Cologne to Leeuwarden.

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from Cologne to Leeuwarden

How to get from Cologne to Leeuwarden by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Cologne to Leeuwarden is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Deutsche BahnICE 220 · IC 637
08:49AM4h25
Cologne Hbf
01:14PMLeeuwarden station
$1061One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:15PM6h35
Leverkusen, Bf Mitte
06:50PMDrachten, Ureterpvallaat (Vallaat)
$711One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 220 · IC 3624 · IC 835
08:49AM3h55
Cologne Hbf
12:44PMLeeuwarden station
$1061One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 126 · IC 653
12:49PM4h25
Cologne Hbf
05:14PMLeeuwarden station
$1131One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 126 · IC 3640 · IC 851
12:49PM3h55
Cologne Hbf
04:44PMLeeuwarden station
$1131One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 128 · IC 645
10:49AM4h25
Cologne Hbf
03:14PMLeeuwarden station
$1331One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:50AM7h00
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
06:50PMDrachten, Ureterpvallaat (Vallaat)
$731One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:55PM7h25
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
09:20PMDrachten, Ureterpvallaat (Vallaat)
$731One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Leeuwarden

Travel to Leeuwarden easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Leeuwarden.

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You can get from Cologne to Leeuwarden by train.

Taking a train is the cheapest way from Cologne to Leeuwarden with average ticket prices of $22 (€20).

Traveling by train is also the quickest way from Cologne to Leeuwarden. It takes on average 4 h 2 min   to travel this journey.

Leeuwarden is approximately 163 miles (263 km) away from Cologne.

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Leeuwarden is:

  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Leeuwarden as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cologne to Leeuwarden:

    The following travel company offer services from Cologne to Leeuwarden:

    • Deutsche Bahn, National Express or FlixTrain can take you to Leeuwarden by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Leeuwarden for $22 (€20).

    Yes, there is a direct service from Cologne to Leeuwarden:

    • You can book a direct train with.

    Direct services to Leeuwarden tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

    Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Leeuwarden often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Groningen, Berlin, Paris or Hamburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leeuwarden and these popular destinations at a great price.

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