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492 km.
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Ten ways to Travel from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig

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Cheapest
By car (492 km)
4 h 12 min
492 km.
from $27
Fastest
Plane from Cologne Central Station (Dusseldorf International Airport) to Leipzig (Dresden International Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
4 h 12 min
492 km.
from $18.72
Train via Frankfurt am Main
5 h 38 min
380 km.
from $117.33
Train, Plane (Train to Düsseldorf International Airport)
5 h 21 min
380 km.
from $258.71
Train, Plane (Train to Frankfurt)
3 h 31 min
380 km.
from $179.48
Train, Plane (Train to Düsseldorf International Airport)
5 h 15 min
380 km.
from $257.62
Bus, Plane
5 h
380 km.
from $166.30
Train, Plane (Train to Düsseldorf International Airport)
5 h 48 min
380 km.
from $190.77
Train, Plane (Train to Frankfurt)
5 h 6 min
380 km.
from $254.48

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Leverkusen to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.35–$69.97

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$1,272.26

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$585.24
Plane from Frankfurt to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$368.96
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.98–$763.36
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$636.13
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$508.90
Plane from Frankfurt to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$763.36

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.70–$496.18
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$57.25–$356.23
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.61–$241.73

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$394.40

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Friday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$407.12

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$61.07
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$58.52

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.35–$53.43
Train from Frankfurt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.70–$95.42
Train from Köln Hbf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
6h 7m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.78–$120.86
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.80–$52.16
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$38.17–$43.26
Train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.80–$50.89

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Köln Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
9h 3m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$63.61–$203.56

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$45.80

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.90–$33.08

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
9h 3m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$63.61–$95.42

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$20.36

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Köln Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
9h 3m
Frequency:
3 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.99–$21.63

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Cologne to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
5h 4m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.81–$38.17

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig is to rideshare which costs $15.22 - $32.61 and takes 5h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig?

The fastest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig 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?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig 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?

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?

The distance between Cologne Central Station and Leipzig is 594 km. The road distance is 498.7 km.

How do I travel from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig 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?

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne Central Station to Leipzig bus from?

Cologne Central Station to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne Central Station to Leipzig train from?

Cologne Central Station to Leipzig train services, operated by NS, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig 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. There are no good options to train between Cologne Central Station to Leipzig.

Where does the Cologne Central Station to Leipzig bus arrive?

Cologne Central Station to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.

Where does the Cologne Central Station to Leipzig train arrive?

Cologne Central Station to Leipzig train services, operated by NS, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne Central Station to Leipzig is 499 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig?

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Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1284+ hotels available in Leipzig. Prices start at $44.07 per night.

Can I share a ride from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne Central Station and Leipzig. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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