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Busbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to LeipzigAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Leipzig. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Cologne to Leipzig: Trip Overview
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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Cologne to Leipzig Bus
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Leipzig was searched and found on May 3, 2025 with a price of $23To 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 $23 to $23 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 $23 which is on 2025-05-03.
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Bus Travel Tips
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cologne and Leipzig!
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Cologne to Leipzig.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cologne to Leipzig.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Cologne to Leipzig, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
What's the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Leipzig?
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