How much is the train ticket from Cologne to Leipzig?

The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Leipzig start from THB 319. The average price for this train route is around THB 3 472. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Cologne to Leipzig?

The average train journey time from Cologne to Leipzig is 5h 58m, covering a distance of 381 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 11m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn .

Which train operators serve the Cologne to Leipzig route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 57 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn , FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn ICE .

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

The earliest train from Cologne to Leipzig departs at 06:05. And the latest train departs at 22:37.

Which is the best train operator from Cologne to Leipzig?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn , with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixTrain , with a punctuality rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars.

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

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 Cologne to Leipzig from THB 718 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Cologne to Leipzig on 1 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	19:53	Hbf	8h 27m	04:20	Leipzig Hbf	Cheapest
	18:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 20m	00:05	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	9h 11m	01:25	Leipzig central station	No tags
	13:27	Hbf	5h 50m	19:17	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	19:41	Cologne Messe/Deutz	8h 39m	04:20	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	18:31	Hbf	5h 34m	00:05	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	9h 1m	01:15	Merkurpromenade	No tags
	13:27	Hbf	5h 50m	19:17	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Leipzig on 2 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 24m	18:49	Leipzig Hbf	Cheapest
	12:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 5m	17:50	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
	12:14	Hbf	6h 35m	18:49	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Leipzig central station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	06:11	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 4m	12:15	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Bayern	06:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 19m	12:04	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	06:53	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 24m	13:17	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	9h 11m	01:25	Leipzig central station	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Leipzig on 3 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
	18:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	4h 56m	23:41	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
	12:14	Hbf	6h 35m	18:49	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 24m	18:49	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	12:18	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 56m	18:14	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	12:53	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 24m	19:17	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	13:07	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 24m	18:31	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:50	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	8h 59m	18:49	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Leipzig on 4 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	9h 11m	01:25	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
	13:18	Hbf	5h 13m	18:31	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
	12:14	Hbf	6h 35m	18:49	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Leipzig central station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	06:11	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 4m	12:15	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Bayern	06:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 19m	12:04	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	06:53	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 24m	13:17	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14	Hbf	7h 36m	19:50	Leipzig central station	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Leipzig on 5 July
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:14	Hbf	7h 36m	19:50	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Bayern	08:54	Hbf	5h 10m	14:04	Leipzig Hbf	Fastest
	12:14	Hbf	6h 35m	18:49	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 6m	17:20	Leipzig central station	No tags
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr	06:07	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 8m	12:15	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Bayern	06:45	Cologne Messe/Deutz	5h 19m	12:04	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
National Express + DB Fernverkehr	06:53	Cologne Messe/Deutz	6h 24m	13:17	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	9h 11m	01:25	Leipzig central station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:05 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Cologne to Leipzig

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Leipzig. The journey takes about 8 hours and with fares starting at just THB 863, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

8hAverage duration

374 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceTHB 863 - THB 4 277	Average duration8h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceTHB 319 - THB 10 602	Average duration5h 58m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Cologne and Leipzig?

Cologne

A
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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B
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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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

Leipzig

A
Leipzig Hbf
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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B
Goethestraße 5
Leipzig Hbf Ostseite, 04109 Leipzig, Germany

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

3.8/510 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

FlixTrain

3.4/530 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.9

WiFi2.1

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

WiFi3.4

DE train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn ICE, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Swiss Federal Railways, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Leipzig by train

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

How much is the train ticket from Cologne to Leipzig?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Leipzig start from THB 319. The average price for this train route is around THB 3 472. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cologne to Leipzig?
The average train journey time from Cologne to Leipzig is 5h 58m, covering a distance of 381 km. The quickest train can get you there in 4h 11m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Cologne to Leipzig route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 57 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cologne to Leipzig?
The earliest train from Cologne to Leipzig departs at 06:05. And the latest train departs at 22:37.
Which is the best train operator from Cologne to Leipzig?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Leipzig?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Cologne to Leipzig?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixTrain, with a punctuality rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Leipzig?
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

29/06

THB 2 236

30/06

THB 2 640

Today

THB 1 201

02/07

THB 1 999

03/07

THB 2 039

04/07

THB 1 719

05/07

THB 2 604

06/07

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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Leipzig was searched and found on 01 Jul 2026 with a price of THB 1 201

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

You can expect to pay from THB 1 201 to THB 9 618 for a train ticket from Cologne to Leipzig based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at THB 1 719, which is on 2026-07-04.

Usually Deutsche Bahn will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.