Next available departures

Next departures from Cologne to Leipzig on 4 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	18:53	Hbf	6h 16m	01:09	Leipzig Hbf	Cheapest
	13:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 19m	18:04	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
	12:18	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 46m	18:04	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	12:24	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 18m	18:42	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	12:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 28m	19:09	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	12:18	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 46m	18:04	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	12:24	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 18m	18:42	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	12:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 28m	19:09	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Leipzig on 5 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	9h 1m	01:15	Merkurpromenade	Cheapest
	13:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 19m	18:04	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Leipzig central station	No tags
	12:18	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 46m	18:04	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	12:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 41m	18:15	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	13:24	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 53m	19:17	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:01	Hbf	10h 49m	19:50	Leipzig central station	No tags
	12:18	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 46m	18:04	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Leipzig on 6 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:14	Hbf	6h 35m	18:49	Leipzig Hbf	Cheapest
	07:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 19m	12:04	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Leipzig central station	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	06:24	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 51m	12:15	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 28m	13:09	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	06:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 24m	11:09	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	9h 1m	01:15	Merkurpromenade	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	06:24	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 51m	12:15	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Leipzig on 7 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:14	Hbf	6h 35m	18:49	Leipzig Hbf	Cheapest
	07:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 19m	12:04	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Leipzig central station	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	06:24	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 51m	12:15	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 28m	13:09	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	06:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 24m	11:09	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 24m	18:49	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	06:24	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 51m	12:15	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Leipzig on 8 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:07	Hbf	6h 42m	18:49	Leipzig Hbf	Cheapest
	06:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 24m	11:09	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Leipzig central station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Rhein-Main	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 28m	13:09	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	06:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 24m	11:09	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	06:31	Hbf	4h 38m	11:09	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:07	Hbf	7h 43m	19:50	Leipzig central station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + S-Bahn Rhein-Main	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 28m	13:09	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Leipzig on 9 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:07	Hbf	6h 42m	18:49	Leipzig Hbf	Cheapest
	13:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 16m	18:01	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Leipzig central station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 28m	13:09	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	06:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 24m	11:09	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	08:31	Hbf	4h 38m	13:09	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:07	Hbf	7h 43m	19:50	Leipzig central station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	06:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 28m	13:09	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 A$39, 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 priceA$39 - A$148	Average duration8h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceA$14 - A$468	Average duration6h 1m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

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

Cologne

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Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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Cologne/Bonn Airport
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Köln-Blumenberg
Köln-Blumenberg, 50765 Köln, Germany
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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

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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

3.8/510 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

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 timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Cologne to Leipzig?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Leipzig start from A$14. The average price for this train route is around A$145. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cologne to Leipzig?
The average train journey time from Cologne to Leipzig is 6h 1m, covering a distance of 381 km. The fastest 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 run on this route with 55 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 06:00. And the latest train departs at 22:38.
Which 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?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service 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 2.8 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

02/08

A$51

03/08

A$70

Today

A$63

05/08

A$83

06/08

A$51

07/08

A$51

08/08

A$51

09/08

A$64

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Leipzig was searched and found on 8 Aug 2026 with a price of A$51

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 A$51 to A$415 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 A$51, which is on 2026-08-08.

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.