How much does a train ticket cost from Leipzig to Cologne?

The cheapest train tickets from Leipzig to Cologne start from €11. The average price for this train route is around €67. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Leipzig to Cologne?

The average train journey time from Leipzig to Cologne is 5h 33m, covering a distance of 380 km. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 19m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Leipzig to Cologne route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 17 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leipzig to Cologne?

The earliest train from Leipzig to Cologne departs at 06:40. And the latest train departs at 22:58.

Which 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 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.

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

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Leipzig to Cologne?

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.

Train Leipzig to Cologne from €19 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Leipzig to Cologne on 23 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04	Leipzig Hbf	9h 16m	20:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	13:55	Leipzig Hbf	4h 19m	18:14	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
	11:04	Leipzig Hbf	6h 45m	17:49	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04	Leipzig Hbf	8h 46m	19:50	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags
	13:55	Leipzig Hbf	4h 19m	18:14	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Leipzig to Cologne on 24 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	19:55	Leipzig Hbf	6h 11m	02:06	Hbf	Cheapest
	07:55	Leipzig Hbf	4h 19m	12:14	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
	11:04	Leipzig Hbf	6h 45m	17:49	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04	Leipzig Hbf	9h 16m	20:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	07:27	Leipzig Hbf	4h 47m	12:14	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Leipzig to Cologne on 25 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	19:55	Leipzig Hbf	4h 51m	00:46	Hbf	Cheapest
	07:55	Leipzig Hbf	4h 19m	12:14	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
	11:04	Leipzig Hbf	6h 45m	17:49	Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04	Leipzig Hbf	9h 16m	20:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	07:27	Leipzig Hbf	4h 47m	12:14	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures from Leipzig to Cologne on 26 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	18:41	Leipzig Hbf	6h 13m	00:54	Hbf	Cheapest
	07:55	Leipzig Hbf	4h 19m	12:14	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	07:20	Leipzig central station	10h 29m	17:49	Hbf	No tags
	07:27	Leipzig Hbf	4h 47m	12:14	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	07:42	Leipzig Hbf	5h 33m	13:15	Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Leipzig to Cologne on 27 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	18:41	Leipzig Hbf	6h 13m	00:54	Hbf	Cheapest
	07:55	Leipzig Hbf	4h 19m	12:14	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	05:05	Leipzig central station	12h 44m	17:49	Hbf	No tags
	07:27	Leipzig Hbf	4h 47m	12:14	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	07:42	Leipzig Hbf	5h 33m	13:15	Hbf	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Leipzig to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just €24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

5hAverage duration

381 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price€22 - €55	Average duration8h 5m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€11 - €261	Average duration5h 33m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price€24 - €47	Average duration5h	CO₂ emissions 16kg 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
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

3.5/513 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

FlixTrain

3/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.2

WiFi1.8

Deutsche Bahn

4/58 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi3.2

FlixBus

3.5/512,136 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leipzig to Cologne by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Leipzig to Cologne?
The cheapest train tickets from Leipzig to Cologne start from €11. The average price for this train route is around €67. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Leipzig to Cologne?
The average train journey time from Leipzig to Cologne is 5h 33m, covering a distance of 380 km. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 19m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Leipzig to Cologne route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 17 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leipzig to Cologne?
The earliest train from Leipzig to Cologne departs at 06:40. And the latest train departs at 22:58.
Which 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 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leipzig to Cologne?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Leipzig to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Leipzig to Cologne?
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

21/01

€30

22/01

€33

Today

€51

24/01

€21

25/01

€59

26/01

€38

27/01

€30

28/01

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The cheapest trip from Leipzig to Cologne was searched and found on 24 Jan 2026 with a price of €21

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 €21 to €254 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 €21, which is on 2026-01-24.