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Leipzig to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leipzig and Cologne takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Leipzig to Cologne. 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 9m
Duration
550 km
Distance
€125
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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  1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train 28 / ...
  2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 41 / ...
4h 49m
€96–391

Leipzig to Cologne train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Leipzig and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 549.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt in around 4h 49m.

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