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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Leipzig to Cologne

Composite routes from Leipzig to Cologne

Cheapest
4 h 47 min
Car
461 km.
from $25
Fastest
1 h 7 min
Plane

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 1
FlixBus
Website
FlixBus
Website
7h 20m
Twice daily
$50.63–$69.62
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 4
Lufthansa
Website
Eurowings
Website
Austrian Airlines
Website
Condor Flugdienst
Website
Lufthansa
Website
3h 21m
Every day
$139.24–$582.26
Eurowings
Website
1h 10m
Every day
$62.02–$303.79
Austrian Airlines
Website
6h
Monday to Friday
$126.58–$392.39
Condor Flugdienst
Website
6h
Friday to Sunday
$126.58–$455.68
Train operators
Found: 10
NS
Website
Eurostar
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Nightjet
Website
ÖBB EuroCity
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
National Express
Website
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
Flixtrain
Website
ÖBB Intercity
Website
NS
Website
1h 6m
Every 3 hours
$25.32–$62.02
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
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Eurostar
Website
38 min
6 times a week
$31.64–$69.62
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
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Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
3h 32m
Hourly
$75.95–$88.60
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Nightjet
Website
10h 25m
Once a week
$63.29–$202.52
+43 51717
+43 51717
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ÖBB EuroCity
Website
1h 14m
Once daily
$32.91–$46.83
+43 5 1717
+43 5 1717
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Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
1h 35m
Hourly
$22.78–$34.18
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
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National Express
Website
40 min
Every 20 minutes
$12.66–$18.99
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
48 min
6 times a week
+49 9126 301 90 70
+49 9126 301 90 70
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Flixtrain
Website
1h 11m
Twice daily
$13.92–$21.52
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
ÖBB Intercity
Website
1h 11m
Twice daily
$40.50–$62.02
+43 5 1717
+43 5 1717
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Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
5h 58m
5 times a day
$27.85–$31.64
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Cologne is to rideshare which costs $23.91 - $27.17 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 3h 46m and costs $141.30 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Cologne?

The distance between Leipzig and Cologne is 551 km. The road distance is 495.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 23m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Leipzig to Cologne?

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Leipzig to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Cologne bus from?

Leipzig to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Cologne train from?

Leipzig to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Train or bus from Leipzig to Cologne?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 23m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $43.48 - $59.78 and takes 8h 22m.

Where does the Leipzig to Cologne bus arrive?

Leipzig to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Leipzig to Cologne train arrive?

Leipzig to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Cologne is 495 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Leipzig to Cologne.

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

Book your Leipzig to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.

Can I share a ride from Leipzig to Cologne?

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