Next available departures

Next departures from Cologne to Leipzig on 9 September
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		22:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 10m	06:20	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
		22:45	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 35m	06:20	Leipzig central station	Fastest

Next departures from Cologne to Leipzig on 10 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 24m	18:49	Leipzig Hbf	Cheapest
	09:50	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 30m	17:20	Leipzig central station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Leipzig central station	No tags
	09:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h	17:20	Leipzig central station	No tags
	22:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 10m	06:20	Leipzig central station	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:50	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	8h 59m	18:49	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	22:45	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 35m	06:20	Leipzig central station	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Leipzig on 11 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 10m	06:20	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
	09:50	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 30m	17:20	Leipzig central station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Leipzig central station	No tags
	09:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h	17:20	Leipzig central station	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 24m	18:49	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	22:45	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 35m	06:20	Leipzig central station	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:50	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	8h 59m	18:49	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Leipzig on 12 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14	Hbf	7h 36m	19:50	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn + HLB + DB Regio Südost	18:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	6h 14m	00:59	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Leipzig central station	No tags
	09:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h	17:20	Leipzig central station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost	18:34	Cologne Messe/Deutz	7h 55m	02:29	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + HLB + DB Regio Südost	18:45	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	6h 14m	00:59	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 24m	18:49	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	22:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 10m	06:20	Leipzig central station	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Leipzig on 13 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 10m	06:20	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
	09:50	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 30m	17:20	Leipzig central station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Leipzig central station	No tags
	09:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h	17:20	Leipzig central station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14	Hbf	7h 36m	19:50	Leipzig central station	No tags
	22:45	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 35m	06:20	Leipzig central station	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 24m	18:49	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:50	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	8h 59m	18:49	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 10 minutes and with fares starting at just CLP 20 897, 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 priceCLP 20 897 - CLP 118 725	Average duration8h 10m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceCLP 21 731 - CLP 278 408	Average duration5h 41m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Cologne and Leipzig

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Stops in Leipzig

A
Leipzig Hbf
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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B
Hbf
Goethestraße 11, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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C
Dittrichring 11
Dittrichring 11, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
D
Brüderstraße
Brüderstraße, 04103 Leipzig, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/515 593 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 15593 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained about the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at CLP 20 897

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Deutsche Bahn, Sindbad, MarinoBus, BlaBlaCar Bus - Alsa

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Leipzig by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Leipzig?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Leipzig start at CLP 20 897. The average price for this route is around CLP 37 415. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Cologne to Leipzig?
The average bus journey time from Cologne to Leipzig is 8h 10m, covering a distance of 374 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 7h 30m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Leipzig route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Cologne to Leipzig?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Leipzig at 01:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:35.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Leipzig?
A bus trip from Cologne to Leipzig produces an estimated 9.331875 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

07/09

CLP 27 616

08/09

CLP 28 203

Today

CLP 28 194

10/09

CLP 29 359

11/09

CLP 32 136

12/09

CLP 29 956

13/09

CLP 32 165

14/09

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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Leipzig was searched and found on 07 Sept 2026 with a price of CLP 27 616

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

You can expect to pay from CLP 27 616 to CLP 50 796 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Leipzig based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CLP 29 359, which is on 2026-09-10.

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

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time8h 10m	Avg priceCLP 37 415	Daily departures6
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time5h 41m	Avg priceCLP 95 621	Daily departures56
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time5h	Avg priceCLP 38 353	Daily departures6