Next available departures

Next departures for Cologne to Leipzig on August 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 10m	6:20am	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
	10:45pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 35m	6:20am	Leipzig central station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	9h 1m	1:15am	Merkurpromenade	No tags
	6:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	10h 50m	5:25am	Leipzig central station	No tags
	6:35pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	10h 50m	5:25am	Leipzig central station	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Leipzig on August 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
	9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 30m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
	10:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 10m	6:20am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	9h 1m	1:15am	Merkurpromenade	No tags
	10:45pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 35m	6:20am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 24m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	8h 59m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Leipzig on August 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
	9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 30m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
	10:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 10m	6:20am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 24m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags
	10:45pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 35m	6:20am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	8h 59m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Leipzig on August 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 10m	6:20am	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
	9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 30m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
	9:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:07pm	Hbf	7h 43m	7:50pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
	10:45pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 35m	6:20am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:07pm	Hbf	9h 8m	1:15am	Merkurpromenade	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 24m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Leipzig on August 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 10m	6:20am	Leipzig central station	Cheapest
	9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 30m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	9h 6m	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
	9:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h	5:20pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:07pm	Hbf	7h 43m	7:50pm	Leipzig central station	No tags
	10:45pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	7h 35m	6:20am	Leipzig central station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	9h 1m	1:15am	Merkurpromenade	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:25am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 24m	6:49pm	Leipzig Hbf	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Leipzig

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Leipzig. The journey takes about 8 hours, and with fares starting at just CHF 22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

8hAverage Duration

374 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceCHF 22 - CHF 84	Average Duration8h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceCHF 8 - CHF 266	Average Duration6h 1m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Cologne and Leipzig

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Stops in Leipzig

A
Leipzig Hbf
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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B
Hbf
Goethestraße 11, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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C
Dittrichring 11
Dittrichring 11, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
D
Brüderstraße
Brüderstraße, 04103 Leipzig, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/514,973 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Based on 14973 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at CHF 22

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Sindbad, MarinoBus, Ecolines, BlaBlaCar Bus - Alsa

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Leipzig by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Leipzig?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Leipzig start from CHF 22. The average price for this route is around CHF 35. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Leipzig?
The average bus travel time from Cologne to Leipzig is 8h, covering a distance of 374 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 30m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Leipzig route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cologne to Leipzig?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Leipzig at 1:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Leipzig?
A bus trip from Cologne to Leipzig generates an estimated 9.333725000000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08-03

CHF 48

08-04

CHF 35

Today

CHF 35

08-06

CHF 36

08-07

CHF 39

08-08

CHF 36

08-09

CHF 36

08-10

No data

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Leipzig was searched and found on Aug 5, 2026 with a price of CHF 35

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Leipzig, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from CHF 35 to CHF 56 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Leipzig based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CHF 36 which is on 2026-08-08.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Leipzig?

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time8h	Avg PriceCHF 35	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time6h 1m	Avg PriceCHF 82	Daily Departures55
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time5h	Avg PriceCHF 36	Daily Departures4