How much is the bus ticket from Leipzig to Cologne?

The cheapest bus tickets from Leipzig to Cologne start from $24. The average price for this route is around $40. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Leipzig to Cologne?

The average bus trip duration from Leipzig to Cologne is 8h 6m, covering a distance of 234 miles (378 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 20m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Leipzig to Cologne route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 5 trains available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Leipzig to Cologne at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Leipzig to Cologne?

A bus trip from Leipzig to Cologne generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Bus Leipzig to Cologne from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Leipzig to Cologne on December 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:59pm	Leipzig central station	8h 6m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
		11:59pm	Leipzig central station	7h 26m	7:25am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest

Next departures for Leipzig to Cologne on December 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:59pm	Leipzig central station	8h 6m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	1:25pm	Leipzig central station	7h 20m	8:45pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	9h 16m	8:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	1:00am	Leipzig central station	8h 15m	9:15am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	8h 46m	7:50pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures for Leipzig to Cologne on December 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:59pm	Leipzig central station	8h 6m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	1:25pm	Leipzig central station	7h 20m	8:45pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	9h 16m	8:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	1:00am	Leipzig central station	8h 15m	9:15am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	8h 46m	7:50pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures for Leipzig to Cologne on December 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:00am	Leipzig central station	8h 15m	9:15am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	1:25pm	Leipzig central station	7h 20m	8:45pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	9h 16m	8:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	1:25pm	Leipzig central station	8h 5m	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	8h 46m	7:50pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures for Leipzig to Cologne on December 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:59pm	Leipzig central station	8h 6m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	1:25pm	Leipzig central station	7h 20m	8:45pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	9h 16m	8:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	1:00am	Leipzig central station	8h 15m	9:15am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	8h 46m	7:50pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures for Leipzig to Cologne on December 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:59pm	Leipzig central station	8h 6m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	1:25pm	Leipzig central station	7h 20m	8:45pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	9h 16m	8:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	1:00am	Leipzig central station	8h 15m	9:15am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	8h 46m	7:50pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures for Leipzig to Cologne on December 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:25pm	Leipzig central station	8h 5m	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	1:25pm	Leipzig central station	7h 20m	8:45pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	9h 16m	8:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	1:00am	Leipzig central station	8h 15m	9:15am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	8h 46m	7:50pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures for Leipzig to Cologne on December 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:25pm	Leipzig central station	8h 5m	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	1:25pm	Leipzig central station	7h 20m	8:45pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	9h 16m	8:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	1:00am	Leipzig central station	8h 15m	9:15am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	8h 46m	7:50pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:17 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Leipzig to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the 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.

5carpool per day

5hAverage Duration

237 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $93	Average Duration8h 6m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$23 - $282	Average Duration5h 46m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$24 - $56	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Leipzig and Cologne?

Stops in Leipzig

A
Leipzig Hbf
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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B
Hbf
Goethestraße 11, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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C
Dittrichring 11
Dittrichring 11, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
D
Goethestraße 5
Leipzig Hbf Ostseite, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
E
Brüderstraße
Brüderstraße, 04103 Leipzig, Germany

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
Visit page
D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,648 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Leipzig to Cologne by bus

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 bus ticket from Leipzig to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Leipzig to Cologne start from $24. The average price for this route is around $40. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Leipzig to Cologne?
The average bus trip duration from Leipzig to Cologne is 8h 6m, covering a distance of 234 miles (378 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Leipzig to Cologne route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 5 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Leipzig to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Leipzig to Cologne at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Leipzig to Cologne?
A bus trip from Leipzig to Cologne generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/17

$32

12/18

No data

Today

$49

12/20

$52

12/21

$49

12/22

$44

12/23

$44

12/24

$38

The cheapest trip from Leipzig to Cologne was searched and found on Dec 17, 2025 with a price of $32

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

You can expect to pay from $32 to $77 for a bus ticket from Leipzig to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-12-24.