Bus from Leipzig to Cologne: Tickets & Schedules

Next available departures

Next departures for Leipzig to Cologne on April 17
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Leipzig central station
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)Cheapest
Flixbus
Leipzig central station
Leverkusen (Mitte Station)Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus
Leipzig Hbf
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags
Flixbus
Leipzig central station
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus
Leipzig Hbf
Leverkusen (Mitte Station)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:11 AM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Leipzig to Cologne

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 8 hours 6 minutes, and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
8h 6mAverage Duration
372 kmDistance
9kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$35 - $97Average Duration8h 6m
9kg CO₂e
Average Price$32 - $417Average Duration5h 59m
9kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leipzig to Cologne by bus

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Leipzig to Cologne?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Leipzig to Cologne start from $35. The average price for this route is around $50. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Leipzig to Cologne?

    The average bus travel time from Leipzig to Cologne is 8h 6m, covering a distance of 372 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Leipzig to Cologne route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Leipzig to Cologne?

    The earliest bus departs from Leipzig to Cologne at 1:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Leipzig to Cologne?

    A bus trip from Leipzig to Cologne generates an estimated 9.277524999999999 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
04-11
$57
04-12
$60
Today
$52
04-14
No data
04-15
No data
04-16
$31
04-17
$42
04-18
$40
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Leipzig to Cologne was searched and found on Apr 16, 2026 with a price of $31

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

You can expect to pay from $31 to $87 for a bus ticket from Leipzig to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2026-04-16.

What's the cheapest way to go from Leipzig to Cologne?

busbud logoThe Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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