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How to get from Cologne to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Cologne to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Leipzig
Travel to Leipzig easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Leipzig.
There are 2 travel options between Cologne and Leipzig. You can take a bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Leipzig from Cologne is by taking a train, which costs on average $20 (€18).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Cologne to Leipzig:
Taking a train costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $21 (€19).
A train is () less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Leipzig costing on average ().
The quickest way to travel from Cologne to Leipzig is by train, which takes on average 4 h 29 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 7 h 55 min of travel time.
The Cologne to Leipzig distance is around 236 miles (380 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Leipzig is:
- 10 buses a day.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Cologne to Leipzig as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cologne to Leipzig:
- Most travelers who purchase a train ticket from Cologne to Leipzig depart from Cologne Hbf to Leipzig Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Leipzig:
- You can travel from Cologne to Leipzig by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $21 (€19) with FlixBus from Cologne to Leipzig.
- You can travel between Cologne and Leipzig by train with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $20 (€18) with Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Leipzig.
Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Leipzig with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Leipzig with with 3 direct buses per day.
- You can find 1 direct train per day to Leipzig with.
Direct services to Leipzig tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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