What is the cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Cologne Cathedral?

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Cologne Cathedral is to rideshare which costs €22 - €26 and takes 6h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leipzig to Cologne Cathedral?

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Cologne Cathedral is to fly and train which takes 3h 27m and costs €110 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Cologne Cathedral?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Cologne Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Cologne Cathedral?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Cologne Cathedral?

The distance between Leipzig and Cologne Cathedral is 551 km. The road distance is 472.5 km.

How do I travel from Leipzig to Cologne Cathedral without a car?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Cologne Cathedral without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 5m and costs €90 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Leipzig to Cologne Cathedral?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Leipzig to Cologne Cathedral, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Cologne Cathedral bus from?

Leipzig to Cologne Cathedral bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Cologne Cathedral train from?

Leipzig to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Leipzig to Cologne Cathedral?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Cologne Cathedral is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 5m and costs €90 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €75 and takes 7h 42m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €380 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Leipzig to Cologne Cathedral bus arrive?

Leipzig to Cologne Cathedral bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Leipzig to Cologne Cathedral train arrive?

Leipzig to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Cologne Cathedral?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Cologne Cathedral is 472 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Leipzig to Cologne Cathedral.

How do I get a train ticket from Leipzig to Cologne Cathedral?

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Where can I stay near Cologne Cathedral?

There are 1839+ hotels available in Cologne Cathedral.

Can I share a ride from Leipzig to Cologne Cathedral?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leipzig and Cologne Cathedral. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Leipzig to Cologne Cathedral - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Leipzig to Cologne Cathedral by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
5h 5m
€94–208
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Leipzig to Colognerideshare 472.5 km
6h 6m
€22–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N13 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 42m
€55–73
Drive 472.5 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Cologne Cathedralcar 472.5 km
4h 29m
€70–101
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LEJ - DUS
5h 18m
€128–375
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 51 / ...
5h 43m
€110–230
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leipzig , ZOB to Bielefeldbus Odesa
2. Take the train from Rheda-Wiedenbrueck to Koeln Hbftrain Re
9h 30m
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain
3h 27m
€116–249
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
4h 13m
€105–298
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
4h 45m
€155–504
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
4h 42m
€118–347
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain
4h 54m
€178–448

Leipzig to Cologne Cathedral by train and foot

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5h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 551.1 km
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Cologne Cathedral, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Cologne Cathedral via Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Cologne Cathedral via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB and Köln in around 7h 42m.

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