The average train between Saxony and Cologne takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Saxony 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.
Trains run hourly between Saxony and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Saxony 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.


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4h 19m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Saxony 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.
No, there is no direct train from Saxony to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Saxony station and arriving at Cologne station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Saxony to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Saxony to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Saxony to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and LEO Express.
The distance between Saxony and Cologne is 456 km. The road distance is 550 km.
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt in around 4h 49m.