The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Leipzig
Cheapest price on 29 Sept
18€
Average ticket price on 29 Sept
67€
Fastest journey on 29 Sept
4 h 19 m
Average journey duration on 29 Sept
4 h 33 m
Trains on 29 Sept
13
Distance
381 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Leipzig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Leipzig will cost around 67€ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 18€.
On Tue, 29 Sept, we found 13 trains from Cologne to Leipzig, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 381 km distance in an average of 4 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 521 · ICE 6964:28 AM4h41Cologne Hbf9:09 AMLeipzig Hbf18 €1One-way1 change
ICE 619 · ICE 698 · ICE 80612:03 AM7h06Cologne Hbf7:09 AMLeipzig Hbf18 €1One-way2 changes
IC 24455:11 AM6h06Cologne Hbf11:17 AMLeipzig Hbf23 €1One-way0 changes
33611 · ICE 921 · ICE 15553:56 AM6h35Cologne Hbf10:31 AMLeipzig Hbf48 €1One-way2 changes
ICE 541 · ICE 5974:15 AM6h27Cologne Hbf10:42 AMLeipzig Hbf50 €1One-way1 change
ICE 621 · ICE 930 · ICE 5089:45 AM4h19Cologne Messe/Deutz2:04 PMLeipzig Hbf104 €1One-way2 changes
ICE 529 · ICE 6928:45 AM4h24Cologne Messe/Deutz1:09 PMLeipzig Hbf94 €1One-way1 change
ICE 911 · 4251 · ICE 934 · ICE 6025:25 AM4h39Cologne Hbf10:04 AMLeipzig Hbf50 €1One-way3 changes
ICE 1513 · ICE 6928:29 AM4h40Cologne Hbf1:09 PMLeipzig Hbf110 €1One-way1 change
ICE 521 · ICE 6964:28 AM4h41Cologne Hbf9:09 AMLeipzig Hbf18 €1One-way1 change
Live departures
Cologne to Leipzig train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Leipzig trains for today, Monday, 28 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 529 · ICE 692 | On time 8:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h24 | 1:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2441 | Delayed 7:12 AM 9:11 AMCologne Hbf | 6h06 | 3:17 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 121 · ICE 1559 | On time 9:18 AM Cologne Hbf | 5h13 | 2:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 121 · ICE 930 · ICE 508 | On time 9:18 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h46 | 2:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
17410 · ICE 1745 | 9:21 AM Cologne Hbf | 5h40 | 3:01 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 621 · ICE 930 · ICE 508 | On time 9:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h19 | 2:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 27 · ICE 838 · ICE 506 | On time 9:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h11 | 4:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1515 · ICE 690 | On time 10:29 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h40 | 3:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 557 · IC 2039 | 10:44 AM Cologne Hbf | 5h31 | 4:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 623 · ICE 690 | On time 10:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h24 | 3:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2049 | 11:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h06 | 5:17 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 225 · ICE 1651 | Delayed 9:20 AM 11:18 AMCologne Hbf | 5h13 | 4:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 859 · ICE 603 | 11:38 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h08 | 5:46 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 625 · ICE 838 · ICE 506 | On time 11:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h19 | 4:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 625 · ICE 1651 | On time 11:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h46 | 4:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 29 · ICE 751 · ICE 504 | On time 11:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h11 | 6:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain · FlixTrain | 12:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 8h58 | 9:12 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
FlixTrain · FlixTrain | 12:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 8h58 | 9:12 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1517 · ICE 598 | On time 12:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 4h40 | 5:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 559 · IC 2431 · IC 2239 | On time 12:44 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h31 | 6:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 627 · ICE 598 | On time 12:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h24 | 5:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2044 · ICE 596 | On time 12:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 6h16 | 7:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2047 | On time 1:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 6h06 | 7:17 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 123 · ICE 1653 | Delayed 11:20 AM 1:18 PMCologne Hbf | 5h13 | 6:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 123 · ICE 751 · ICE 504 | Delayed 11:20 AM 1:18 PMCologne Hbf | 4h46 | 6:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 951 · IC 2047 | On time 1:38 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h39 | 7:17 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 629 · ICE 751 · ICE 504 | On time 1:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h19 | 6:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 629 · ICE 1653 | On time 1:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h46 | 6:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 229 · ICE 834 · ICE 502 | On time 1:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 6h11 | 8:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1519 · ICE 596 | On time 2:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 4h40 | 7:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 651 · IC 2433 | 2:44 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h31 | 8:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 721 · ICE 596 | On time 2:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h24 | 7:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2045 | On time 3:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 6h06 | 9:17 PM Leipzig Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 125 · ICE 834 · ICE 502 | On time 3:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 4h46 | 8:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 125 · ICE 1655 | On time 3:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h13 | 8:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
17422 · ICE 1749 | 3:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h40 | 9:01 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 953 · IC 2045 | On time 3:38 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h39 | 9:17 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 723 · ICE 1655 | On time 3:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h46 | 8:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 723 · ICE 834 · ICE 502 | On time 3:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h19 | 8:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 927 · ICE 832 · ICE 500 | On time 3:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 6h11 | 10:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1611 · ICE 594 | On time 4:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 4h40 | 9:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 653 · IC 2435 | 4:44 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h31 | 10:15 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 725 · ICE 594 | On time 4:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h24 | 9:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2048 · ICE 592 | On time 4:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 6h16 | 11:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 127 · ICE 832 · ICE 500 | On time 5:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 4h46 | 10:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 127 · ICE 1657 | On time 5:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h13 | 10:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1013 · 4265 · ICE 832 · ICE 500 | On time 5:32 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h32 | 10:04 PM Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 955 · IC 2043 · 16137 | 5:38 PM Cologne Hbf | 6h06 | 11:44 PM Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 727 · ICE 1657 | On time 5:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h46 | 10:31 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 929 · ICE 1659 | On time 5:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 6h38 | 12:31 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1613 · ICE 592 | On time 6:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 4h40 | 11:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 655 · ICE 905 | On time 6:44 PM Cologne Hbf | 6h12 | 12:56 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 729 · ICE 592 | On time 6:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h24 | 11:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2440 · ICE 590 | On time 6:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 6h16 | 1:09 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 129 · ICE 1659 | On time 7:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 5h13 | 12:31 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 821 · ICE 1659 | On time 7:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h46 | 12:31 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 19 · ICE 590 | On time 8:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 4h51 | 1:09 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 823 · ICE 590 | On time 8:34 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 4h35 | 1:09 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2442 · ICE 1272 · IC 60409 | On time 8:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 7h56 | 4:49 AM Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 617 · IC 60409 | 9:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 6h55 | 4:49 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 319 · ICE 1272 · IC 60409 | 10:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 6h31 | 4:49 AM Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
| Tuesday, 29 September | |||||
33611 · ICE 921 · ICE 1555 | On time 3:56 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h35 | 10:31 AM Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 541 · ICE 597 | On time 4:15 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h27 | 10:42 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 521 · ICE 696 | On time 4:28 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h41 | 9:09 AM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2445 | On time 5:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h06 | 11:17 AM Leipzig Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 911 · 4251 · ICE 934 · ICE 602 | On time 5:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h39 | 10:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 545 · ICE 691 | On time 8:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 6h17 | 2:42 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1513 · ICE 692 | On time 8:29 AM Cologne Hbf | 4h40 | 1:09 PM Leipzig Hbf | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne to Leipzig
Trains from Cologne to Leipzig run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 18€ but you can travel from only 18€ by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 381 km distance in 3h 47m.
Distance 381 km |
Average train duration 5h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price 18€ |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 47m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 4 days |
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Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
FAQs: Cologne to Leipzig train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Leipzig by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leipzig, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne and Leipzig
Most Cologne to Leipzig trains use the Köln Hbf to Leipzig Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Leipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz. Use this guide to compare Cologne and Leipzig train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Cologne station do trains to Leipzig leave from?
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Getting to Köln Messe/Deutz from Cologne city centre
Köln Messe/Deutz is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Messe/Deutz train station facilities and services
Köln Messe/Deutz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Imbiss Athena, Arena Grill, Cafe Especial, Joe Champs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. ATMs are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Information desks are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pension Helenenwall, Zur guten Quelle, Zum Goldenen Hut, Merlin.
Getting to Köln/Bonn Flughafen from Cologne city centre
Köln/Bonn Flughafen is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln/Bonn Flughafen train station facilities and services
Köln/Bonn Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Bistro Leysieffer, Mishba, Ständige Vertretung, Kamps
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. ATMs are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Information desks are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Which Leipzig station do trains from Cologne arrive at?
Getting to Leipzig Hauptbahnhof from Leipzig city centre
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof train station facilities and services
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Zchocolat, Vapiano Leipzig
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof, a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Leipzig.
Getting to Leipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz from Leipzig city centre
Leipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz train station facilities and services
Leipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: China White, Cafe Barbakane, X-Maza, Vodkaria
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz. ATMs are available at Leipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz. Information desks are available at Leipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Seaside Park, Dorint Hotel Leipzig, Marriott, Capri by Fraser.
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