What is the cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Köln Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Köln Hbf is to rideshare which costs €22 - €26 and takes 6h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leipzig to Köln Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Köln Hbf is to fly and train which takes 3h 31m and costs €120 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Köln Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Köln Hbf. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Köln Hbf?

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 Köln Hbf?

The distance between Leipzig and Köln Hbf is 551 km. The road distance is 472.8 km.

How do I travel from Leipzig to Köln Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Köln Hbf without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 2m and costs €95 - €430.

How long does it take to get from Leipzig to Köln Hbf?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Leipzig to Köln Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Köln Hbf bus from?

Leipzig to Köln Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Köln Hbf train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leipzig to Köln Hbf?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Köln Hbf is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 2m and costs €95 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 24m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €390 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Leipzig to Köln Hbf bus arrive?

Leipzig to Köln Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Leipzig to Köln Hbf train arrive?

Leipzig to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Köln Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Köln Hbf is 473 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Leipzig to Köln Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Leipzig to Köln Hbf?

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Where can I stay near Köln Hbf?

There are 1853+ hotels available in Köln Hbf.

Can I share a ride from Leipzig to Köln Hbf?

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

Leipzig to Köln Hbf - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 11 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
5h 2m
€98–425
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Leipzig to Colognerideshare 472.5 km
6h 8m
€22–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Leverkusenbus 264 / ...
8h 24m
€47–76
Drive 472.8 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Köln Hbfcar 472.8 km
4h 29m
€68–98
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LEJ - DUS
5h 20m
€130–383
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 51 / ...
5h 41m
€110–460
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Drf
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Kamentrain Re
3. Take the train from Kamen to Koeln Hbftrain Re
8h 3m
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 Flughafen Fernb to Köln Hbftrain
3h 31m
€123–334
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 9m
€100–363
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 37m
€129–400
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 39m
€149–502
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 Flughafen Fernb to Köln Hbftrain
4h 56m
€182–513

Leipzig to Köln Hbf by train and foot

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5h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 551.1 km
Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Köln Hbf via Frankfurt and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Leverkusen twice daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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