Next available departures

Next departures for Leipzig to Cologne on August 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	1:25pm	Leipzig central station	8h 45m	10:10pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	7:55am	Leipzig Hbf	4h 19m	12:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	6h 41m	5:45pm	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	9h 6m	8:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	6:49am	Leipzig Hbf	4h 25m	11:14am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + National Express	6:49am	Leipzig Hbf	5h 45m	12:34pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio NRW	6:49am	Leipzig Hbf	4h 34m	11:23am	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	8h 26m	7:30pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags

Next departures for Leipzig to Cologne on August 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:58pm	Leipzig Hbf	8h 16m	7:14am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Cheapest
	7:55am	Leipzig Hbf	4h 19m	12:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:05am	Leipzig central station	9h 36m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
	6:49am	Leipzig Hbf	4h 25m	11:14am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + National Express	6:49am	Leipzig Hbf	5h 45m	12:34pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio NRW	6:49am	Leipzig Hbf	4h 34m	11:23am	Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + vlexx + DB Regio NRW	6:48pm	Leipzig Hbf	5h 36m	12:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:55am	Leipzig central station	9h 1m	6:56pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Leipzig to Cologne on August 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	6h 41m	5:45pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	7:55am	Leipzig Hbf	4h 19m	12:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	9h 6m	8:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	6:49am	Leipzig Hbf	4h 25m	11:14am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + National Express	6:49am	Leipzig Hbf	5h 45m	12:34pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio NRW	6:49am	Leipzig Hbf	4h 34m	11:23am	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	8h 26m	7:30pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
	6:49am	Leipzig Hbf	4h 25m	11:14am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Leipzig to Cologne on August 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:58pm	Leipzig Hbf	6h 49m	5:47am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Cheapest
	7:55am	Leipzig Hbf	4h 19m	12:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	6h 41m	5:45pm	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	9h 6m	8:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	6:49am	Leipzig Hbf	4h 25m	11:14am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + National Express	6:49am	Leipzig Hbf	5h 45m	12:34pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio NRW	6:49am	Leipzig Hbf	4h 34m	11:23am	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	8h 26m	7:30pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags

Next departures for Leipzig to Cologne on August 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:55am	Leipzig central station	7h 50m	5:45pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	7:55am	Leipzig Hbf	4h 19m	12:14pm	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	Fastest
	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	6h 41m	5:45pm	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	9h 6m	8:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	6:49am	Leipzig Hbf	4h 25m	11:14am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + National Express	6:49am	Leipzig Hbf	5h 45m	12:34pm	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio NRW	6:49am	Leipzig Hbf	4h 34m	11:23am	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	8h 26m	7:30pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags

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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 COP 81,944, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

8h 6mAverage Duration

232 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceCOP 81,944 - COP 276,531	Average Duration8h 6m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceCOP 72,269 - COP 966,326	Average Duration5h 49m	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

Wifi2.8

FlixTrain

3.0/537 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness2.6

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi1.8

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wifi2.5

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn ICE, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Swiss Federal Railways, Slovak Rail

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 COP 72,269. The average price for this train route is around COP 320,518. 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 49m, 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 53 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Leipzig to Cologne?
The earliest train departs from Leipzig to Cologne at 6:32am. 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 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leipzig to Cologne?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.5.
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 Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 2.8 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

08/08

COP 112,419

08/09

COP 271,275

Today

COP 164,242

08/11

COP 91,651

08/12

No data

08/13

No data

08/14

COP 118,385

08/15

COP 91,683

The cheapest trip from Leipzig to Cologne was searched and found on Aug 11, 2026 with a price of COP 91,651

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 COP 91,651 to COP 943,784 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 COP 91,651 which is on 2026-08-11.

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.