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Leipzig to Köln Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leipzig and Köln Hbf takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. 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.

4h 55m
Duration
551 km
Distance
€120
Average price
Every 3 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 / ...
5h 6m
€93–201

Leipzig to Köln Hbf train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Leipzig and Köln Hbf. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Köln Hbf at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 551.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Köln Hbf, Germany?

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Köln Hbf via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 5h 6m.

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