Day trip from Köln to Leeuwarden
Leeuwarden lies 264 km (164 mi) north of Köln, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 264 km (164 mi) apart, Leeuwarden is a realistic day trip from Köln: about 4 h 18 min each way by road.
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| Köln | Leeuwarden | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | The Netherlands |
| Population | 1 million | 124,481 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Postal codes | 50667–51149 | 8911–8941 |
What changes when you arrive in Leeuwarden
Crossing from Germany into The Netherlands: the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book tours and tickets in Leeuwarden
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Staying in Leeuwarden
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Common questions
How far is Leeuwarden from Köln?
264 km (164 mi) in a straight line, north of Köln; by road roughly 322 km (200 mi).
How long does it take to get from Köln to Leeuwarden by road?
About 4 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Köln and Leeuwarden?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Leeuwarden?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.