Leipzig to Köln Hbf Trains

Leipzig to Köln Hbf trains

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The average train between Leipzig and Köln Hbf takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours 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 11m
Duration: 551 km
Distance: €115
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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

5h 6m

€88–181

Leipzig to Köln Hbf train times

Trains run hourly between Leipzig and Köln Hbf. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Köln Hbf at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:55 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 3:14 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 4:14 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:41 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 3:14 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

12:17 AM → 7:14 AM
6h 57m • 2 changes
2:54 AM → 9:14 AM
6h 20m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

2:54 AM → 9:14 AM
6h 20m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 33m • 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 Saturday, November 14, 2026

2:54 AM → 9:14 AM
6h 20m • 2 changes
5:28 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 46m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 11:14 AM
5h 33m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

5:28 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 46m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 3:14 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

2:54 AM → 9:14 AM
6h 20m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 33m • 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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