Cologne to Leipzig Hbf Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Leipzig Hbf takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Leipzig Hbf. 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 45m
Duration: 550 km
Distance: €118
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

best

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

4h 59m

€97–206

Cologne to Leipzig Hbf train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Leipzig Hbf. 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 Hbf at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

2:45 PM → 7:09 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
3:45 PM → 8:31 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
4:45 PM → 9:09 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
5:45 PM → 10:31 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:48 AM → 10:31 AM
4h 43m • 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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Departing Friday, October 23, 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 Saturday, October 24, 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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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:39 AM → 10:31 AM
4h 52m • 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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Departing Monday, October 26, 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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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:26 AM → 10:31 AM
5h 5m • 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 Hbf? 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.

Cologne to Leipzig Hbf trains

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Train via Frankfurt am Main

Cologne to Leipzig Hbf train times

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

2:45 PM → 7:09 PM

3:45 PM → 8:31 PM

4:45 PM → 9:09 PM

5:45 PM → 10:31 PM

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:48 AM → 10:31 AM

6:45 AM → 11:09 AM

7:45 AM → 12:31 PM

8:45 AM → 1:09 PM

Departing Friday, October 23, 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 Saturday, October 24, 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

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:39 AM → 10:31 AM

6:45 AM → 11:09 AM

7:45 AM → 12:31 PM

8:45 AM → 1:09 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 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

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:26 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 Hbf, Germany?

Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt

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