How to get from Cologne to Leipzig
- 381 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 8h
- 6 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Cologne to Leipzig. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 381 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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381 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €36Reading date not recorded | 11h 24m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €21Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 8hdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€36Reading date not recorded11h 24m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€21Omio catalogue, Oct 58h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Cologne to Leipzig: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cologne Airport CGN → Leipzig centralbus
FlixBus·8h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Cologne to Leipzig
FlixBus runs 6 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:20 and the last at 22:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 6 | 07:20 | 22:10 |
All departures
- 07:20
- 08:20
- 09:20
- 20:10
- 21:10
- 22:10
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusCologne Airport CGN-Leipzig centralBook →
BlaBlaCar BusCologne-FrankfurtBook →
Deutsche BahnFrankfurt-LeipzigBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cologne to Leipzig works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Leipzig central, about 8h. In total it's roughly €32 over 8h, direct, no transfers.
Cologne to Leipzig: common questions
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Leipzig?
The most useful route takes about 8h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Cologne to Leipzig?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 07:20 and the last at 22:10, from Cologne Airport CGN, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Cologne to Leipzig?
6 a day with FlixBus, between 07:20 and 22:10.
Which station does the bus from Cologne to Leipzig leave from?
Cologne Airport CGN with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Leipzig from Cologne?
About 381 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Cologne to Leipzig cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €32. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Cologne to Leipzig?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Leipzig?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026