What is the cheapest way to get from Saxony to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Saxony to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €22 - €26 and takes 5h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saxony to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Saxony to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 3h 14m and costs €170 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Saxony and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Saxony station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Magdeburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Saxony and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Saxony to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Köln Hbf via Frankfurt(Main)Sued and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Saxony to Cologne?

The distance between Saxony and Cologne is 547 km. The road distance is 461.8 km.

How do I travel from Saxony to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Saxony to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 50m and costs €100 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Saxony to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Saxony to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saxony to Cologne bus from?

Saxony to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.

Where do I catch the Saxony to Cologne train from?

Saxony to Cologne train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Train or bus from Saxony to Cologne?

The best way to get from Saxony to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 50m and costs €100 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Saxony to Cologne bus arrive?

Saxony to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Magdeburg central bus station.

Where does the Saxony to Cologne train arrive?

Saxony to Cologne train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Sued station.

Can I drive from Saxony to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Saxony to Cologne is 462 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Saxony to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Saxony to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1823+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Saxony to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Saxony and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Saxony to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Saxony to Cologne by plane, train, bus, night train, train (Eurostar), rideshare, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
3h 36m
€118–391
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Leipzig to Colognerideshare 462.3 km
5h 58m
€22–26
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Suedtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
6h 50m
€102–190
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Magdeburg central bus stationbus 167 / ...
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
7h 23m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Suednighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
8h 4m
€70–233
Fly Dresden Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Köln Hbftrain
3h 14m
€171–414
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Flughafen Bertrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
4h 26m
€74–222
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Köln Hbftrain
4h 25m
€104–367
Train
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
9h 11m
€90–169
Drive 461.8 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Colognecar 461.8 km
4h 44m
€65–94

Saxony to Cologne by train

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6h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 547.4 km
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Saxony, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Köln Hbf via Frankfurt(Main)Sued and Frankfurt in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Magdeburg central bus station and Magdeburg in around 7h 23m.

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