Next available departures

Next departures from Leipzig to Cologne on 5 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:58	Leipzig Hbf	8h 16m	07:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn + HLB	08:49	Leipzig Hbf	4h 25m	13:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
	11:04	Leipzig Hbf	6h 39m	17:43	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04	Leipzig Hbf	9h 6m	20:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern + DB Regio NRW	07:55	Leipzig Hbf	6h 8m	14:03	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + HLB	08:49	Leipzig Hbf	4h 25m	13:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
	13:27	Leipzig Hbf	4h 47m	18:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + HLB + DB Regio NRW	12:49	Leipzig Hbf	4h 34m	17:23	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Leipzig to Cologne on 6 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:04	Leipzig Hbf	6h 39m	17:43	Hbf	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn + HLB	06:49	Leipzig Hbf	4h 25m	11:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04	Leipzig Hbf	9h 6m	20:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	06:40	Leipzig Hbf	5h 53m	12:33	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	07:27	Leipzig Hbf	4h 47m	12:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	07:42	Leipzig Hbf	5h 44m	13:26	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + HLB + DB Regio NRW	06:49	Leipzig Hbf	4h 34m	11:23	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04	Leipzig Hbf	8h 26m	19:30	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags

Next departures from Leipzig to Cologne on 7 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04	Leipzig Hbf	9h 6m	20:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	13:55	Leipzig Hbf	4h 19m	18:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
	11:04	Leipzig Hbf	6h 39m	17:43	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04	Leipzig Hbf	8h 26m	19:30	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	06:40	Leipzig Hbf	5h 53m	12:33	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	06:49	Leipzig Hbf	4h 25m	11:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	07:42	Leipzig Hbf	5h 44m	13:26	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	13:00	Leipzig central station	8h 55m	21:55	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Leipzig to Cologne on 8 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	13:00	Leipzig central station	8h 55m	21:55	Hbf	Cheapest
	06:49	Leipzig Hbf	4h 25m	11:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	06:40	Leipzig Hbf	5h 53m	12:33	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	06:49	Leipzig Hbf	4h 25m	11:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW	07:42	Leipzig Hbf	5h 44m	13:26	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + vlexx + DB Regio NRW	18:48	Leipzig Hbf	5h 36m	00:24	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + National Express	06:40	Leipzig Hbf	5h 53m	12:33	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
	06:49	Leipzig Hbf	4h 25m	11:14	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Leipzig to Cologne on 10 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:45	Leipzig Hbf	8h 58m	17:43	Hbf	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	13:00	Leipzig central station	8h 55m	21:55	Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	07:40	Leipzig central station	10h 3m	17:43	Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	07:50	Merkurpromenade	9h 53m	17:43	Hbf	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Leipzig to Cologne

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 5 hours 33 minutes and with fares starting at just SEK 225, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

47train per day

5h 33mAverage duration

381 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceSEK 215 - SEK 1,038	Average duration8h 6m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceSEK 225 - SEK 3,002	Average duration5h 33m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

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

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
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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

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

3.9/511 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wi‑Fi2.8

FlixTrain

3.1/540 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.7

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, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Deutsche Bahn Regio, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leipzig to Cologne 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 Leipzig to Cologne?
The cheapest train tickets from Leipzig to Cologne start from SEK 225. The average price for this train route is around SEK 950. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Leipzig to Cologne?
The average train journey time from Leipzig to Cologne is 5h 33m, covering a distance of 381 km. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 15m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Leipzig to Cologne route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 47 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 Leipzig to Cologne?
The earliest train from Leipzig to Cologne departs at 06:12. And the latest train departs at 23:55.
Which is the best train operator from Leipzig to Cologne?
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 Leipzig to Cologne?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Leipzig to Cologne?
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 Leipzig to Cologne?
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

03/09

SEK 321

04/09

SEK 398

Today

SEK 351

06/09

SEK 397

07/09

SEK 433

08/09

SEK 351

09/09

No data

10/09

SEK 228

The cheapest trip from Leipzig to Cologne was searched and found on 10 Sept 2026 with a price of SEK 228

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

You can expect to pay from SEK 228 to SEK 2,724 for a train ticket from Leipzig to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at SEK 228, which is on 2026-09-10.

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.