How far is Cologne from Leipzig?

Cologne and Leipzig are 237 miles (382 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Leipzig?

Most of the buses traveling from Cologne to Leipzig leave from Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive at Leipzig Hbf. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Leipzig?

Once in Leipzig, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Grassimuseum, The Bach Museum, Riverside Forest, Museum in the Round Corner and Russian Memorial Church St Alexej.

Bus Cologne to Leipzig from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Cologne to Leipzig on November 20
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 15m	4:55am	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
9:15pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	7h 40m	4:55am	Leipzig central station	Fastest
2:15am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	11h 5m	1:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
9:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 25m	7:50pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 30m	4:15am	Leipzig central station	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Leipzig on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 15m	4:55am	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
	10:55am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	7h 25m	6:20pm	Leipzig central station	Fastest
	4:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 30m	1:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:16am	Hbf	10h 4m	6:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
	10:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h	6:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 12:18 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Leipzig

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Leipzig. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

5hAverage Duration

237 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $105	Average Duration8h 15m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$23 - $309	Average Duration5h 58m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$21 - $56	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

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Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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.

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Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Leipzig?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Leipzig

A - Leipzig Hbf

B - Hbf

C - Dittrichring 11

D - Goethestraße 5

E - Brüderstraße

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Leipzig by bus

How far is Cologne from Leipzig?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Leipzig?
What are the best sights and things to do in Leipzig?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$43

11/17

$36

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$33

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$36

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Leipzig was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $33

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 $33 to $59 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 $33 which is on 2025-11-20.

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 15m	Avg Price$40	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time5h 58m	Avg Price$79	Daily Departures36
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time5h	Avg Price$42	Daily Departures4