Leipzig to Köln Hbf Trains

Leipzig to Köln Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leipzig and Köln Hbf takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Leipzig to Köln Hbf. 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 1m
Duration: 551 km
Distance: €120
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 11 / ...
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5h 2m

€98–425

Leipzig to Köln Hbf train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Leipzig and Köln Hbf. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Köln Hbf at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:49 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 3:14 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 5:14 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:49 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 3:14 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 5:14 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

6:49 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 3:14 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 5:14 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:49 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 3:14 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 5:14 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

6:49 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 3:14 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 5:14 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

6:49 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 3:14 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 5:14 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

6:49 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 3:14 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 5:14 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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