Train Leipzig to Cologne from €121 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Leipzig and Cologne takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 52m
Duration: 550 km
Distance: €121
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurttrain 50 / ...
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4h 53m

€99–226

Leipzig to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly 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 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, April 4, 2026

3:27 PM → 8:14 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
4:49 PM → 9:14 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
10:58 PM → 7:14 AM
Arrives next day
8h 16m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

5:28 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

5:28 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

5:28 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 8, 2026

5:28 AM → 10:14 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 12:14 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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