The average bus between Leipzig and Cologne takes 8h 58m and the fastest bus takes 8h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leipzig 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.
Buses run twice daily between Leipzig and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 1:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Leverkusen and take an average of 8h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Cologne station via Leverkusen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
Leipzig to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.
Leipzig to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.
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The distance between Leipzig and Cologne is 380.8 km. The road distance is 509 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 7h 20m.
