The average train between Cologne and Saxony takes 6h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Saxony. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Saxony. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Saxony at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Saxony? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Saxony. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Saxony station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
Cologne to Saxony train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Saxony train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Saxony train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Saxony is 456 km. The road distance is 550 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Leipzig Hbf via Frankfurt and Fulda Bahnhof in around 5h 42m.