Next available departures

Next departures for Cologne to Leipzig on September 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
	9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 30m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	Fastest
	4:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 45m	2:35pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
	9:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
	6:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 50m	5:25am	Leipzig central station	No tags
	10:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 10m	6:20am	Leipzig central station	No tags
	6:35pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	10h 50m	5:25am	Leipzig central station	No tags
	10:45pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 35m	6:20am	Leipzig central station	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Leipzig on September 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
	9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 30m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	Fastest
	4:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 45m	2:35pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
	9:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
	10:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 10m	6:20am	Leipzig central station	No tags
	10:45pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 35m	6:20am	Leipzig central station	No tags
	1:10am	Bensberg Busbahnhof	10h 50m	12:00pm	Leipzig central station	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Leipzig on September 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	8h 59m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	Cheapest
	9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 30m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
	9:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 24m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	10:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 10m	6:20am	Leipzig central station	No tags
	10:45pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 35m	6:20am	Leipzig central station	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Leipzig on September 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
	9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 30m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
	10:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 10m	6:20am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 24m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	10:45pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 35m	6:20am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	8h 59m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Leipzig on September 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14pm	Hbf	7h 36m	7:50pm	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
	9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 30m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
	9:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + WestfalenBahn + DB Regio Südost	7:01pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	11h 38m	6:39am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 24m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	10:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 10m	6:20am	Leipzig central station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + WestfalenBahn + DB Regio Südost	7:01pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	11h 38m	6:39am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Leipzig on September 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 10m	6:20am	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
	9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 30m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
	9:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14pm	Hbf	7h 36m	7:50pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
	10:45pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 35m	6:20am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 24m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	8h 59m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Leipzig

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Leipzig. The journey takes about 8 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just CLP 21,123, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

8h 10mAverage Duration

374 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceCLP 21,123 - CLP 120,012	Average Duration8h 10m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceCLP 21,937 - CLP 281,425	Average Duration5h 43m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Cologne and Leipzig

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Stops in Leipzig

A
Leipzig Hbf
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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B
Hbf
Goethestraße 11, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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C
Dittrichring 11
Dittrichring 11, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
D
Brüderstraße
Brüderstraße, 04103 Leipzig, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/515,566 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Based on 15566 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at CLP 21,123

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Deutsche Bahn, Sindbad, MarinoBus, BlaBlaCar Bus - Alsa

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Leipzig by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Leipzig?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Leipzig start from CLP 21,123. The average price for this route is around CLP 39,228. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Leipzig?
The average bus travel time from Cologne to Leipzig is 8h 10m, covering a distance of 374 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 30m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Leipzig route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cologne to Leipzig?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Leipzig at 1:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Leipzig?
A bus trip from Cologne to Leipzig generates an estimated 9.331275 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09-06

CLP 46,748

09-07

CLP 27,915

Today

CLP 28,509

09-09

CLP 21,650

09-10

CLP 26,239

09-11

CLP 31,373

09-12

CLP 31,344

09-13

CLP 31,373

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Leipzig was searched and found on Sep 9, 2026 with a price of CLP 21,650

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Leipzig, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from CLP 21,650 to CLP 55,868 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Leipzig based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CLP 21,650 which is on 2026-09-09.