Cologne to Leipzig Trains

Cologne to Leipzig trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Leipzig takes 4h 55m 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 55m
Duration: 550 km
Distance: €119
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...

4h 59m

€98–203

Cologne to Leipzig train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, 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 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

11:45 AM → 4:31 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 5:09 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
1:45 PM → 6:31 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
2:45 PM → 7:09 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

12:26 AM → 9:09 AM
8h 43m • 1 change
5:22 AM → 10:31 AM
5h 9m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:31 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:31 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:31 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:20 AM → 10:31 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 11:09 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:31 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Leipzig? 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.

Trip Overview

Train via Frankfurt am Main

Cologne to Leipzig train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

11:45 AM → 4:31 PM

12:45 PM → 5:09 PM

1:45 PM → 6:31 PM

2:45 PM → 7:09 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

12:26 AM → 9:09 AM

5:22 AM → 10:31 AM

6:45 AM → 11:09 AM

7:45 AM → 12:31 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:09 AM

7:45 AM → 12:31 PM

8:45 AM → 1:09 PM

9:45 AM → 2:31 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:20 AM → 10:31 AM

6:45 AM → 11:09 AM

7:45 AM → 12:31 PM

8:45 AM → 1:09 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbf

Train from Köln Hbf to Leipzig Hbf

Cologne to Leipzig trains

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Trip Overview

Train via Frankfurt am Main

Cologne to Leipzig train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

11:45 AM → 4:31 PM

12:45 PM → 5:09 PM

1:45 PM → 6:31 PM

2:45 PM → 7:09 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

12:26 AM → 9:09 AM

5:22 AM → 10:31 AM

6:45 AM → 11:09 AM

7:45 AM → 12:31 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:45 AM → 11:09 AM

7:45 AM → 12:31 PM

8:45 AM → 1:09 PM

9:45 AM → 2:31 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:20 AM → 10:31 AM

6:45 AM → 11:09 AM

7:45 AM → 12:31 PM

8:45 AM → 1:09 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbf

Train from Köln Hbf to Leipzig Hbf

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