How much is the train ticket from Cologne to Leipzig?

The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Leipzig start at COP 33,505. The average price for this train route is around COP 371,309. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Cologne to Leipzig?

The average train trip from Cologne to Leipzig takes 5h 56m and covers 381 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 11m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn .

Which train operators serve the Cologne to Leipzig route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 57 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn , FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn ICE .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Leipzig?

The earliest train from Cologne to Leipzig departs at 6:07am. The latest train departs at 10:37pm.

What is the best train operator from Cologne to Leipzig?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn , with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Leipzig?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Leipzig?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixTrain , with a punctuality rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Leipzig?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Cologne to Leipzig from COP 74,262 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Cologne to Leipzig on June 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	9h 1m	1:15am	Merkurpromenade	Cheapest
	6:45pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 3m	11:48pm	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	9h 11m	1:25am	Leipzig central station	No tags
	6:17pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 56m	1:13am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	7:41pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	8h 22m	4:03am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	6:31pm	Hbf	5h 17m	11:48pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:17pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 56m	1:13am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	7:41pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	8h 22m	4:03am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Leipzig on June 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	9h 11m	1:25am	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
	6:45pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 3m	11:48pm	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 4m	12:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Bayern	6:45am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 19m	12:04pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	6:53am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 24m	1:17pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	9h 1m	1:15am	Merkurpromenade	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 4m	12:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Leipzig on July 2
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
	6:45pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 15m	12:00am	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
	12:14pm	Hbf	6h 35m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	9h 11m	1:25am	Leipzig central station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 4m	12:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Bayern	6:45am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 19m	12:04pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	6:53am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 24m	1:17pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	9h 1m	1:15am	Merkurpromenade	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Leipzig on July 3
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
	6:45pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 56m	11:41pm	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
	12:14pm	Hbf	6h 35m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 24m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 4m	12:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Bayern	6:45am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 19m	12:04pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	6:53am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 24m	1:17pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	8h 59m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Leipzig on July 4
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
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Bayern	8:54am	Hbf	5h 10m	2:04pm	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
	12:14pm	Hbf	6h 35m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14pm	Hbf	7h 36m	7:50pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	6:11am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 4m	12:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Bayern	6:45am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 19m	12:04pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	6:53am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 24m	1:17pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	9h 11m	1:25am	Leipzig central station	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Leipzig on July 5
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
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Bayern	8:54am	Hbf	5h 10m	2:04pm	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
	12:14pm	Hbf	6h 35m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	6:07am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 8m	12:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Bayern	6:45am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 19m	12:04pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	6:53am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 24m	1:17pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	9h 11m	1:25am	Leipzig central station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:29 AM CEST.

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, and with fares starting at just COP 92,518, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

8hAverage Duration

374 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceCOP 92,518 - COP 442,351	Average Duration8h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceCOP 33,505 - COP 1,096,660	Average Duration5h 56m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Cologne and Leipzig?

Cologne

A
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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B
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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C
Köln-Blumenberg
Köln-Blumenberg, 50765 Köln, Germany
D
Köln-Dellbrück
Dellbrück, Diepeschrather Str., 51069 Köln, Germany
E
Köln-Holweide
Köln-Holweide, 51067 Köln, Germany
F
Köln Volkhovener Weg
Volkhovener Weg, 50767 Köln, Germany

Leipzig

A
Leipzig Hbf
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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B
Goethestraße 5
Leipzig Hbf Ostseite, 04109 Leipzig, Germany

Train companies

Deutsche Bahn

3.8/510 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

FlixTrain

3.4/530 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.9

Wi‑Fi2.1

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi3.4

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn ICE, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Swiss Federal Railways, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Leipzig by train

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 train ticket from Cologne to Leipzig?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Leipzig start at COP 33,505. The average price for this train route is around COP 371,309. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Cologne to Leipzig?
The average train trip from Cologne to Leipzig takes 5h 56m and covers 381 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 11m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Leipzig route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 57 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Leipzig?
The earliest train from Cologne to Leipzig departs at 6:07am. The latest train departs at 10:37pm.
What is the best train operator from Cologne to Leipzig?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Leipzig?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Leipzig?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixTrain, with a punctuality rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Leipzig?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

06-27

COP 346,826

06-28

COP 561,686

Today

COP 231,206

06-30

COP 273,024

07-01

No data

07-02

COP 206,829

07-03

COP 206,405

07-04

COP 214,967

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Leipzig was searched and found on Jul 3, 2026 with a price of COP 206,405

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

You can expect to pay from COP 206,405 to COP 987,089 for a train ticket from Cologne to Leipzig based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at COP 206,405 which is on 2026-07-03.