How to travel from Leiden to Cologne

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Travel Information between Leiden and Cologne

Distance135 miles (217 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$15 - $22
Cheapest modeBus • $15 (€13) • 4 h 55 min
Fastest modeTrain • $22 (€20) • 3 h 14 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Take a bus or train to travel 135 miles (217 km) between Leiden and Cologne. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Leiden to Cologne.

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from Leiden to Cologne

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

Regiojet(Amsterdam -> Prague)
02:45PM4h55
Den Haag, Centraal Station
07:40PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
$281One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Regiojet(Amsterdam -> Prague)
02:45PM4h55
Den Haag, Centraal Station
07:40PMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
$281One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnIC 3527 · ICE 225
07:59AM3h13
Leiden Centraal
11:12AMCologne Messe/Deutz
$1071One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 3520 · IC 1131 · IC 3529 · 22613
08:32AM4h03
Leiden Centraal
12:35PMCologne Hbf
$841One-way
4 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 3529 · 22613 · RB 10621
08:29AM4h06
Leiden Centraal
12:35PMCologne Hbf
$841One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 3131+VIAS Rail GmbHVIA 21211 · VIA 20019+Deutsche BahnRE 26816
08:45AM4h27
Leiden Centraal
01:12PMCologne Hbf
$961One-way
3 transfers
Austrian AirlinesOS316+Eurowings OS8917
05:30PM4h30
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
10:00PMCologne Bonn Airport
$7131One-way
1 transfer
Austrian AirlinesOS314+Eurowings OS8915
12:25PM5h05
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
05:30PMCologne Bonn Airport
$8421One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH2305+Lufthansa CitylineLH1984
01:40PM3h35
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
05:15PMCologne Bonn Airport
$10161One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Leiden to Cologne

Travel to Cologne 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 Leiden to Cologne.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options from Leiden to Cologne: bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Cologne is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $15 (€13) compared to other travel options to Cologne:

Taking a bus costs $7 (€7) less than taking a train, which costs on average $22 (€20) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel between Leiden and Cologne is by train, which takes on average 3 h 14 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 4 h 55 min of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 135 miles (217 km) between Leiden and Cologne.

The average frequency per day from Leiden to Cologne is:

  • 2 buses per day.

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

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

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Leiden to Cologne:

    • You can take a bus from Leiden to Cologne with FlixBus or Qbuzz B. V. Cheap tickets can be found for $15 (€13) with FlixBus from Leiden to Cologne.
    • You can travel by train between Leiden and Cologne with Deutsche Bahn, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Leiden to Cologne tickets for $22 (€20) on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Leiden to Cologne with the following travel companies:

    • Take a direct bus with.
    • Direct services by train with.

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

    Many of our customers who book a trip from Leiden to Cologne often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Brussels or Frankfurt am Main. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Leiden and Cologne itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Cologne and any of these top destinations today!

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