Next available departures

Next departures for Cologne to Leipzig on September 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14pm	Hbf	7h 36m	7:50pm	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn + HLB	6:47am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 22m	11:09am	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
	12:14pm	Hbf	6h 35m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 41m	12:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + HLB	6:47am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 22m	11:09am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:47am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	5h 17m	12:04pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + HLB	6:37am	Hbf	4h 32m	11:09am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Leipzig on September 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:01am	Hbf	10h 49m	7:50pm	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
	7:47am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 17m	12:04pm	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
	12:14pm	Hbf	8h 58m	9:12pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 41m	12:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:47am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 22m	11:09am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn	7:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 53m	1:17pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 41m	12:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Leipzig on September 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
	7:47am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 17m	12:04pm	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 41m	12:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:47am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 22m	11:09am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn	7:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 53m	1:17pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 41m	12:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:47am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 22m	11:09am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn	7:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 53m	1:17pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Leipzig on September 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
	7:47am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 17m	12:04pm	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 41m	12:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:47am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 22m	11:09am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn	7:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 53m	1:17pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 41m	12:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:47am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 22m	11:09am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn	7:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 53m	1:17pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Leipzig on September 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
	7:47am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 17m	12:04pm	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
	12:14pm	Hbf	6h 35m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 24m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 41m	12:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:47am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 22m	11:09am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn	7:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 53m	1:17pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	8h 59m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Leipzig on September 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:45am	Hbf	5h 30m	12:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	Cheapest
	7:47am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 17m	12:04pm	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
	12:14pm	Hbf	6h 35m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn	6:34am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 41m	12:15pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	6:47am	Köln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 Train Station	4h 22m	11:09am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + Deutsche Bahn	7:24am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 53m	1:17pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + Deutsche Bahn + HLB	8:27pm	Hbf	5h 9m	1:36am	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go 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 ARS 34,091, 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 PriceARS 34,091 - ARS 193,688	Average Duration8h 10m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceARS 35,405 - ARS 454,195	Average Duration5h 43m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Cologne and Leipzig?

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

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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Train companies

Deutsche Bahn

3.9/511 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wi‑Fi2.8

FlixTrain

3.1/540 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi1.8

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi2.5

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Deutsche Bahn Regio, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Leipzig 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 Cologne to Leipzig?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Leipzig start at ARS 35,405. The average price for this train route is around ARS 151,095. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Cologne to Leipzig?
The average train trip from Cologne to Leipzig takes 5h 43m and covers 381 km. The quickest train gets you there in 4h 16m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Leipzig route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 50 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Leipzig?
The earliest train from Cologne to Leipzig departs at 6:00am. The latest train departs at 10:37pm.
What is the best train operator from Cologne to Leipzig?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Leipzig?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.8.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Leipzig?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Leipzig?
According to Busbud traveller 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

09-03

ARS 52,272

09-04

ARS 66,233

Today

ARS 68,119

09-06

ARS 77,287

09-07

ARS 45,052

09-08

ARS 55,240

09-09

ARS 42,316

09-10

ARS 68,103

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Leipzig was searched and found on Sep 9, 2026 with a price of ARS 42,316

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

You can expect to pay from ARS 42,316 to ARS 461,894 for a train ticket from Cologne to Leipzig based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ARS 42,316 which is on 2026-09-09.

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.