The average train between Leipzig and Cologne Cathedral takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Leipzig to Cologne Cathedral. 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 twice daily between Leipzig and Cologne Cathedral. The earliest departure is at 2:48 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 4:49 PM which arrives into Cologne Cathedral at 10:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Cologne Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Cologne Cathedral station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Leipzig to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Cologne Cathedral train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Leipzig to Cologne Cathedral train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Leipzig and Cologne Cathedral is 380.1 km. The road distance is 551 km.
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Cologne Cathedral via Frankfurt and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 5h 2m.