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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leipzig to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 236 miles (381 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 44m Average total duration Fastest 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 7m Average total duration 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Cologne:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Cologne costing on average $80 (€66).
A bus is $632 (€518) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Cologne costing on average $670 (€549).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 37m.
Flight takes on average 7h 14m.
Travel optionsfrom Leipzig to Cologne
How to get from Leipzig to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain1:25 PM8h15Leipzig, Hbf9:40 PMCologne Hbf$341One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus+FlixTrain1:25 PM8h15Leipzig, Hbf9:40 PMCologne Hbf$341One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 2595 · ICE 7248:49 AM4h25Leipzig Hbf1:14 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$1631One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixTrain+FlixBus11:04 AM9h16Leipzig Hbf8:20 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$521One-way1 transfer
- FlixTrain11:04 AM6h39Leipzig Hbf5:43 PMCologne Hbf$781One-way0 transfers
- ICE 601 · 4628 · ICE 243:55 PM6h20Leipzig Hbf10:15 PMCologne Hbf$961One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus11:59 PM8h06Leipzig, Hbf8:05 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$351One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:25 PM7h55Leipzig, Hbf9:20 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$371One-way0 transfers
LH153 · LH108 · LH198410:50 AM8h05Leipzig/Halle Airport6:55 PMCologne Bonn Airport$7151One-way2 transfers- LH153 · LH112 · LH198410:50 AM8h05Leipzig/Halle Airport6:55 PMCologne Bonn Airport$7181One-way2 transfers
- LH153 · LH108 · LH198210:50 AM6h50Leipzig/Halle Airport5:40 PMCologne Bonn Airport$7301One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Cologne:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Cologne costing on average $80 (€66).
A bus is $632 (€518) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Cologne costing on average $670 (€549).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 37m.
Flight takes on average 7h 14m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Cologne by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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