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Cologne to Leipzig trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Leipzig takes 7h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 24m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

7h 3m
Duration
550 km
Distance
€120
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Fulda

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  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain train 41 / ...
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Fulda Bahnhoftrain train 50 / ...
  3. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain train 50 / ...
5h 42m
€96–420

Cologne to Leipzig train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 8:58 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 at Frankfurt and take an average of 7h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 549.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 3m

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 and Fulda Bahnhof in around 5h 42m.

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