How much is the train ticket from Leipzig to Cologne?

The cheapest train tickets from Leipzig to Cologne start from NOK 218. The average price for this train route is around NOK 843. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Leipzig to Cologne?

The average train ride duration from Leipzig to Cologne is 5h 50m, covering a distance of 236 miles (381 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 15m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators service the Leipzig to Cologne route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 26 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , Deutsche Bahn , FlixTrain .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Leipzig to Cologne?

The earliest train departs from Leipzig to Cologne at 6:40am. And the latest train departs at 11:55pm.

What 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 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leipzig to Cologne?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which train operator has the most timely service from Leipzig to Cologne?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is FlixTrain , 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 traveler 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.

Train Leipzig to Cologne from NOK 204 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Leipzig to Cologne on May 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:55pm	Leipzig Hbf	5h 59m	1:54am	Hbf	Cheapest
	1:55pm	Leipzig Hbf	4h 19m	6:14pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
	1:55pm	Leipzig Hbf	4h 19m	6:14pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:41pm	Leipzig Hbf	5h 54m	12:35am	Hbf	No tags
	1:55pm	Leipzig Hbf	4h 19m	6:14pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Leipzig to Cologne on May 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:05am	Leipzig central station	9h 36m	1:41pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	7:55am	Leipzig Hbf	4h 19m	12:14pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	6h 39m	5:43pm	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	9h 16m	8:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	6:49am	Leipzig Hbf	4h 25m	11:14am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Leipzig to Cologne on May 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	9h 16m	8:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	6h 39m	5:43pm	Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	8h 46m	7:50pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:05am	Leipzig central station	9h 36m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Leipzig to Cologne on May 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	9h 16m	8:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	7:55am	Leipzig Hbf	4h 19m	12:14pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	6h 39m	5:43pm	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	8h 46m	7:50pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
	6:49am	Leipzig Hbf	4h 25m	11:14am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Leipzig to Cologne on May 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:05am	Leipzig central station	9h 36m	1:41pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	7:55am	Leipzig Hbf	4h 19m	12:14pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	6h 39m	5:43pm	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	9h 16m	8:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	6:49am	Leipzig Hbf	4h 25m	11:14am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Leipzig to Cologne on May 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	9h 16m	8:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	7:55am	Leipzig Hbf	4h 19m	12:14pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	6h 39m	5:43pm	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	8h 46m	7:50pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
	6:49am	Leipzig Hbf	4h 25m	11:14am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:00 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Leipzig to Cologne

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 8 hours 6 minutes and with fares starting at just NOK 242, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

8h 6mAverage Duration

233 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceNOK 242 - NOK 1,157	Average Duration8h 6m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceNOK 218 - NOK 2,677	Average Duration5h 50m	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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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 ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wifi3.4

Deutsche Bahn

4.1/58 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi3.1

FlixTrain

3.2/527 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.7

Wifi2.5

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn ICE, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, Slovak Rail, WESTbahn, ÖBB

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Leipzig to Cologne by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Leipzig to Cologne?
The cheapest train tickets from Leipzig to Cologne start from NOK 218. The average price for this train route is around NOK 843. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Leipzig to Cologne?
The average train ride duration from Leipzig to Cologne is 5h 50m, covering a distance of 236 miles (381 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 15m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators service the Leipzig to Cologne route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 26 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Leipzig to Cologne?
The earliest train departs from Leipzig to Cologne at 6:40am. And the latest train departs at 11:55pm.
What 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 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leipzig to Cologne?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Leipzig to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is FlixTrain, 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 traveler 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

05/05

NOK 794

05/06

NOK 431

Today

NOK 525

05/08

NOK 788

05/09

NOK 548

05/10

NOK 615

05/11

NOK 422

05/12

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The cheapest trip from Leipzig to Cologne was searched and found on May 11, 2026 with a price of NOK 422

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 NOK 422 to NOK 2,733 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 NOK 422 which is on 2026-05-11.

Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE 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.