Leipzig to Cologne Trains

Leipzig to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leipzig and Cologne takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours 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 6m
Duration: 550 km
Distance: €121
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

best

Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...

4h 49m

€96–208

Leipzig to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Leipzig and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:55 PM → 6:14 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
3:55 PM → 8:14 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
5:53 PM → 10:14 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
11:55 PM → 7:14 AM
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7h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:54 AM → 9:14 AM
6h 20m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:41 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:41 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

2:54 AM → 9:14 AM
6h 20m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leipzig to Cologne? 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.

Trip Overview

Train via Frankfurt am Main

Leipzig to Cologne train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:55 PM → 6:14 PM

3:55 PM → 8:14 PM

5:53 PM → 10:14 PM

11:55 PM → 7:14 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:54 AM → 9:14 AM

5:41 AM → 10:14 AM

6:45 AM → 11:14 AM

7:55 AM → 12:14 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:41 AM → 10:14 AM

6:45 AM → 11:14 AM

7:55 AM → 12:14 PM

9:27 AM → 2:14 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:41 AM → 10:14 AM

6:45 AM → 11:14 AM

7:55 AM → 12:14 PM

9:27 AM → 2:14 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

2:54 AM → 9:14 AM

5:41 AM → 10:14 AM

6:45 AM → 11:14 AM

7:55 AM → 12:14 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbf

Train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf

Train from Leipzig Hbf to Köln Hbf

Leipzig to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

Train via Frankfurt am Main

Leipzig to Cologne train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:55 PM → 6:14 PM

3:55 PM → 8:14 PM

5:53 PM → 10:14 PM

11:55 PM → 7:14 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:54 AM → 9:14 AM

5:41 AM → 10:14 AM

6:45 AM → 11:14 AM

7:55 AM → 12:14 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:41 AM → 10:14 AM

6:45 AM → 11:14 AM

7:55 AM → 12:14 PM

9:27 AM → 2:14 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:41 AM → 10:14 AM

6:45 AM → 11:14 AM

7:55 AM → 12:14 PM

9:27 AM → 2:14 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

2:54 AM → 9:14 AM

5:41 AM → 10:14 AM

6:45 AM → 11:14 AM

7:55 AM → 12:14 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbf

Train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf

Train from Leipzig Hbf to Köln Hbf

Where to next?

Train trips from Leipzig

Train trips to Cologne

Alternative transport options

11:55 PM → 7:14 AM
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