The average train between Leipzig and Cologne takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. The train 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Leipzig and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Cologne at 7:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Cologne station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
Leipzig to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Leipzig to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Leipzig and Cologne is 380.8 km. The road distance is 616 km.
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt in around 5h 40m.