How to travel from Cologne to Leiden

Travel between Cologne, Germany and Leiden, Netherlands is: Unrestricted.

Can travelers from Germany enter Netherlands?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Leiden from Cologne?

Conditions of entry into Netherlands:

• There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Leiden, Netherlands?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Netherlands has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information was last checked on 3/8/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey to Leiden from Cologne.

The restriction level for your return to Cologne, Germany from Netherlands is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Cologne from Leiden restricted?

Entry into Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Cologne from Leiden?

Conditions of reentry into Germany:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Cologne, Germany?

You should observe these safety measures in Germany as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Germany was last checked on 3/22/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Cologne from Leiden closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 ways to get from Cologne to Leiden: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Leiden is by taking a flight. You can find average ticket prices around $3 (€3) compared to other travel options to Leiden:

A flight is generally $19 (€17) less than a bus for the same route. Taking a bus costs on average $22 (€20) from Cologne to Leiden.

A flight is $19 (€17) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Cologne to Leiden costing on average $22 (€20).

The fastest way from Cologne to Leiden is by train with an average journey time of 4 h 15 min.

There are alternative travel options to Leiden that can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 11 h 14 min   on average.

In comparison, getting to Leiden by flight can take on average 0 h 0 min.

The Cologne to Leiden distance is around 135 miles (217 km).

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Leiden is:

• 2 buses per day.
• 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Cologne to Leiden as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

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

• Most travelers take a bus from Köln, Köln Bonn Airport (Fernbusbahnhof) to Leiden.
• Most travelers catch their train from Köln Hbf and arrive in Leiden Centraal.

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• You can travel by train to Leiden from Cologne with Deutsche Bahn with connection, and you can find Deutsche Bahn with connection Cologne to Leiden tickets for $22 (€20) on Omio.

When planning your trip from Cologne to Leiden, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost on average $22 (€20) one way.
• Plane tickets cost $3 (€3) one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing $22 (€20) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Cologne to Leiden online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.