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Cologne to Leipzig trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Leipzig takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Leipzig. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 48m
Duration
550 km
Distance
€126
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain train 41 / ...
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain train 50 / ...
4h 55m
€105–248

Cologne to Leipzig train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 549.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Leipzig, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Leipzig Hbf via Frankfurt in around 4h 55m.

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