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ITCologne to Leipzig Train & Bus Tickets
From Cologne (Germany) to Leipzig (Germany) · about 382 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Cologne to Leipzig, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €20.97 for travel on 30 Nov 2026 (seen 31 Oct 2026) | €19.98 for travel on 30 Nov 2026 (seen 31 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 9 h 54 min (19 journeys) | about 9 h 06 min (19 journeys) |
Last checked 31 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Cologne to Leipzig: what to expect
Cologne and Leipzig are about 382 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is a domestic route within Germany, so no border formalities are required. At 382 km this is a medium-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Cologne–Leipzig tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €21.81, across 3 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Leipzig
- Leipzig's famous boys' choir, the Thomanerchor, was founded in 1212. (Source: Wikipedia)
- The Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, established in 1743, is one of the oldest symphony orchestras in the world. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Leipzig Hauptbahnhof is Europe's largest railway station measured by floor area. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Cologne to Leipzig
How long does the journey from Cologne to Leipzig take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 9 h 54 min by train and about 9 h 06 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 31 Oct 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Cologne to Leipzig?
The lowest fare seen recently is €19.98 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 30 Nov 2026 (seen 31 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €20.97. Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €21.81). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Cologne to Leipzig?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €20.97 and the lowest bus fare €19.98, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.