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The average train between Cologne Central Station and Leipzig takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne Central Station to Leipzig. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 29m
Duration
551 km
Distance
€105
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Cologne Central Station to Leipzig train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cologne Central Station and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 8:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne Central Station is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 51m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 50m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 50m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 50m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 50m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 50m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 50m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 51m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 50m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 50m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 50m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 50m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 50m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 13m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 50m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 51m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 551.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Cologne Central Station, Germany and Leipzig, Germany?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Leipzig Hbf via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Frankfurt in around 4h 57m.

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