Next available departures

Next departures for Cologne to Leipzig on August 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:07pm	Hbf	9h 8m	1:15am	Merkurpromenade	Cheapest
	1:45pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 16m	6:01pm	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:41am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 28m	1:09pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 24m	11:09am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn	12:31pm	Hbf	4h 38m	5:09pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:01am	Hbf	10h 49m	7:50pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:41am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 28m	1:09pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Leipzig on August 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:07pm	Hbf	6h 42m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	Cheapest
	1:45pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 16m	6:01pm	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:41am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 28m	1:09pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 24m	11:09am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn	12:31pm	Hbf	4h 38m	5:09pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:07pm	Hbf	7h 43m	7:50pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:41am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 28m	1:09pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Leipzig on August 21
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
	7:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 19m	12:04pm	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
National Express + Deutsche Bahn	6:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 18m	12:42pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:41am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 28m	1:09pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 24m	11:09am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + Erfurter Bahn	8:41pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	8h 6m	4:47am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Leipzig on August 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:35am	Hbf	7h 14m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	Cheapest
	7:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 19m	12:04pm	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:48am	Hbf	9h 32m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn	6:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 18m	12:42pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:41am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 28m	1:09pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 24m	11:09am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:35am	Hbf	8h 15m	7:50pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn	6:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 18m	12:42pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Leipzig on August 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:35am	Hbf	7h 14m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	Cheapest
	7:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 19m	12:04pm	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:48am	Hbf	9h 32m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:07am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 35m	12:42pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 24m	11:09am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn	7:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 22m	1:46pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:35am	Hbf	8h 15m	7:50pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:07am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 35m	12:42pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Leipzig on August 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	3:35pm	Hbf	9h 40m	1:15am	Merkurpromenade	Cheapest
	7:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 19m	12:04pm	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
	11:35am	Hbf	9h 37m	9:12pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:48am	Hbf	9h 32m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:05am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 59m	12:04pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn	6:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 18m	12:42pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:45am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 24m	11:09am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:05am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 59m	12:04pm	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 COP 72,223, 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 PriceCOP 72,223 - COP 425,586	Average Duration8h 10m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceCOP 72,705 - COP 979,731	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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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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Goethestraße 5
Leipzig Hbf Ostseite, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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Train companies

Deutsche Bahn

3.9/511 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wi‑Fi2.8

FlixTrain

3.0/537 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi1.8

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi2.5

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 72,705. The average price for this train route is around COP 333,909. 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 16m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Leipzig route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 51 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 6:00am. The latest train departs at 10:38pm.
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 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Leipzig?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
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 Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 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

08-17

COP 151,198

08-18

COP 427,322

Today

COP 206,056

08-20

COP 112,514

08-21

COP 160,234

08-22

COP 105,022

08-23

COP 141,133

08-24

COP 102,932

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Leipzig was searched and found on Aug 24, 2026 with a price of COP 102,932

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 102,932 to COP 915,708 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 102,932 which is on 2026-08-24.

Usually Deutsche Bahn will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.