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Cologne Central Station to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof
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Cologne Central Station, Germany → Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof
Composite routes from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof
Cheapest
4 h 48 min
Car
463 km.
from $25
Fastest
1 h 7 min
Plane
Other
5 h 38 min
380 km.
from $117.33
5 h 21 min
Train, Plane
380 km.
from $258.71
3 h 31 min
Train, Plane
380 km.
from $179.48
5 h 15 min
Train, Plane
380 km.
from $257.62
5 h
Bus, Plane
380 km.
from $166.30
5 h 48 min
Train, Plane
380 km.
from $190.77
5 h 6 min
Train, Plane
380 km.
from $254.48
Route Navigator Cologne Central Station - Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof
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46 м
46 м
Turn right onto Dompropst-Ketzer-Straße
Dompropst-Ketzer-Straße, 79 м
79 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto An den Dominikanern
An den Dominikanern, 248 м
248 м
Turn left onto Tunisstraße
Tunisstraße, 1 km 653 м
1 km 653 м
Keep right
122 м
122 м
Keep left and drive toward Deutzer Brücke, Heumarkt
Deutzer Brücke, Heumarkt, 1 km 528 м
1 km 528 м
Keep left onto Pipinstraße and drive toward Stadthaus, Lanxess Arena, Deutzer Brücke, Koelnmesse
Pipinstraße, Stadthaus, Lanxess Arena, Deutzer Brücke, Koelnmesse, 1 km 717 м
1 km 717 м
Keep left onto Deutzer Brücke
Deutzer Brücke, 1 km 902 м
1 km 902 м
Turn left onto Deutz-Mülheimer Straße
Deutz-Mülheimer Straße, 5 km 561 м
5 km 561 м
Keep right onto Clevischer Ring toward A 3
Clevischer Ring, A 3, 1 km 169 м
1 km 169 м
Keep left and take A 3 toward Oberhausen
Oberhausen, A 3, 6 km 483 м
6 km 483 м
Keep right toward A 1
A 1, 101 м
101 м
Keep right and take A 1 toward Dortmund
Dortmund, A 1, 64 km 796 м
64 km 796 м
Keep right and take A 45 toward Dortmund, Frankfurt a.M., Siegen
Dortmund, Frankfurt a.M., Siegen, A 45, 297 м
297 м
Keep left and take A 45 toward Dortmund
Dortmund, A 45, 365 м
365 м
Keep left and take A 1 toward Bremen, Kassel
Bremen, Kassel, A 1, 13 km 767 м
13 km 767 м
Keep right and take A 44, B 1 toward Unna, Dortmund, Kassel, Paderborn
Unna, Dortmund, Kassel, Paderborn, A 44, B 1, 1 km 903 м
1 km 903 м
Keep right and take A 44 toward Kassel, Paderborn
Kassel, Paderborn, A 44, 75 km 931 м
75 km 931 м
Keep right and take A 33, B 480 toward Bielefeld, Paderborn, Brilon, Bad Wünnenberg
Bielefeld, Paderborn, Brilon, Bad Wünnenberg, A 33, B 480, 158 м
158 м
Keep left and take A 33 toward Bielefeld, Paderborn
Bielefeld, Paderborn, A 33, 337 м
337 м
Keep left and take A 44 toward Kassel
Kassel, A 44, 30 km 190 м
30 km 190 м
Keep right and take B 252 toward Warburg, Beverungen, Brakel, Volkmarsen
Warburg, Beverungen, Brakel, Volkmarsen, B 252, 334 м
334 м
Keep left and drive toward Beverungen, Brakel, Warburg
Beverungen, Brakel, Warburg, 29 м
29 м
Turn left onto Ostwestfalenstraße and drive toward Beverungen, Brakel, Warburg
Ostwestfalenstraße, Beverungen, Brakel, Warburg, 3 km 199 м
3 km 199 м
Keep right and take B 7 toward Brilon, Paderborn, Scherfede, Warburg
Brilon, Paderborn, Scherfede, Warburg, B 7, 178 м
178 м
Keep right and take B 7 toward Warburg
Warburg, B 7, 39 м
39 м
Turn slight right onto B 7
20 km 981 м
20 km 981 м
Turn left onto K 50
4 km 73 м
4 km 73 м
Keep right onto K 50
30 м
30 м
Turn slight right onto B 83
3 km 539 м
3 km 539 м
Turn left onto K 48
225 м
225 м
Turn left onto K 48
2 km 964 м
2 km 964 м
Turn right onto Grebensteiner Straße
Grebensteiner Straße, 1 km 240 м
1 km 240 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto In der Selle
In der Selle, 4 km 220 м
4 km 220 м
Turn sharp right
123 м
123 м
Turn right onto Kasseler Straße
Kasseler Straße, 100 м
100 м
Turn left onto Neue Wilhelmshäuser Straße
Neue Wilhelmshäuser Straße, 5 km 800 м
5 km 800 м
Turn left onto Mündener Straße
Mündener Straße, 6 km 663 м
6 km 663 м
Keep right and take B 496 toward Kassel, Lutterberg, Altstadt, Zentrum
Kassel, Lutterberg, Altstadt, Zentrum, B 496, 1 km 509 м
1 km 509 м
Turn left onto Am Feuerteich and drive toward Bahnhof, Innenstadt
Am Feuerteich, Bahnhof, Innenstadt, 1 km 364 м
1 km 364 м
Turn right onto Hedemündener Straße and take A 7 toward Hannover, Witzenhausen, Hedemünden
Hedemündener Straße, Hannover, Witzenhausen, Hedemünden, A 7, 10 km 516 м
10 km 516 м
Turn left onto Elleröder Straße and drive toward Stockhausen, Atzenhausen
Elleröder Straße, Stockhausen, Atzenhausen, 4 km 161 м
4 km 161 м
Continue onto K 73 and drive toward Friedland
Friedland, 2 km 589 м
2 km 589 м
Turn left onto Berlepscher Straße
Berlepscher Straße, 2 km 579 м
2 km 579 м
Turn right onto Berlepscher Straße
Berlepscher Straße, 3 km 216 м
3 km 216 м
Turn right onto L 3238 and drive toward Witzenhausen
Witzenhausen, 1 km 527 м
1 km 527 м
Turn left onto B 27
361 м
361 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
149 km 1 м
149 km 1 м
Keep left onto A 38 and drive toward Dresden, Leipzig, München
Dresden, Leipzig, München, 6 km 920 м
6 km 920 м
Keep right and take L 172 toward Merseburg-Nord, Halle-Ammendorf, Schkopau, Bad Lauchstädt-Ost
Merseburg-Nord, Halle-Ammendorf, Schkopau, Bad Lauchstädt-Ost, L 172, 297 м
297 м
Turn right onto L 172
5 km 206 м
5 km 206 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Querfurter Straße
Querfurter Straße, 347 м
347 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Hallesche Straße
Hallesche Straße, 2 km 820 м
2 km 820 м
Turn left onto Bahnhofstraße
Bahnhofstraße, 165 м
165 м
Continue onto Bahnhofstraße
Bahnhofstraße, 184 м
184 м
Turn right onto Kleine Ritterstraße
Kleine Ritterstraße, 30 м
30 м
Turn left onto Apothekerstraße
Apothekerstraße, 174 м
174 м
Turn right onto Burgstraße
Burgstraße, 87 м
87 м
Turn left onto Tiefer Keller
Tiefer Keller, 126 м
126 м
Turn left onto Ölgrube
Ölgrube, 45 м
45 м
Turn right onto Am Neumarkttor
Am Neumarkttor, 1 km 659 м
1 km 659 м
Turn left onto B 181
14 km 701 м
14 km 701 м
Continue onto B 181
8 km 610 м
8 km 610 м
Turn left onto Rückmarsdorfer Straße and drive toward Zentrum
Rückmarsdorfer Straße, Zentrum, 3 km 413 м
3 km 413 м
Keep left onto Am Sportforum
Am Sportforum, 41 м
41 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Leutzscher Allee
Leutzscher Allee, 2 km 942 м
2 km 942 м
Turn sharp right onto Pfaffendorfer Straße
Pfaffendorfer Straße, 339 м
339 м
Continue onto Goerdelerring
Goerdelerring, 39 м
39 м
Turn sharp left onto Tröndlinring
Tröndlinring, 1 km 860 м
1 km 860 м
Continue onto Willy-Brandt-Platz and take B 87 toward Wurzen, Torgau
Willy-Brandt-Platz, Wurzen, Torgau, B 87, 57 м
57 м
Keep right onto Georgiring and take B 87 toward Wurzen, Torgau, Wittenberg
Georgiring, Wurzen, Torgau, Wittenberg, B 87, 382 м
382 м
Turn left onto Sachsenseite
Sachsenseite, 406 м
406 м
Turn right
8 м
8 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Found: 5
AA
Austrian Airlines
6h 25m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$127.23–$394.40
Train operators
Found: 11
NS
NS
Website
EU
Eurostar
Website
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
NI
Nightjet
Website
ÖE
ÖBB EuroCity
Website
DB
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
BR
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Website
NE
National Express
Website
ÖB
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
TT
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
FL
Flixtrain
Website
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
1h 11m
Hourly
$48.35–$53.43
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
BR
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
9h 3m
3 times a week
$63.61–$95.42
+32 70 79 79 79
+32 70 79 79 79
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof?
The cheapest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof is to rideshare which costs $15.22 - $32.61 and takes 5h 25m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof?
The fastest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof is to train and fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $108.70 - $304.35 .
Is there a direct bus between Cologne Central Station and Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof?
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof station. However, there are services departing from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Leverkusen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
Is there a direct train between Cologne Central Station and Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Leipzig Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 7m.
How far is it from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof?
The distance between Cologne Central Station and Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof is 594 km. The road distance is 500.5 km.
How do I travel from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof without a car?
The best way to get from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 38m and costs $92.39 - $141.30 .
How long does it take to get from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof?
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cologne Central Station to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof bus from?
Cologne Central Station to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.
Where do I catch the Cologne Central Station to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof train from?
Cologne Central Station to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof train services, operated by NS, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Train or bus from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof?
The best way to get from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 38m and costs $92.39 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $41.30 - $59.78 and takes 9h 1m.
Where does the Cologne Central Station to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof bus arrive?
Cologne Central Station to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.
Where does the Cologne Central Station to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof train arrive?
Cologne Central Station to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof train services, operated by NS, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.
Can I drive from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof?
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne Central Station to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof is 500 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof.
How do I get a train ticket from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig, Hauptbahnhof?
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