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Next departures for Leipzig to Cologne on August 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	1:00pm	Leipzig central station	8h 40m	9:40pm	Hbf	Cheapest
	1:25pm	Leipzig central station	7h 20m	8:45pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	Fastest
	9:55am	Leipzig central station	10h 25m	8:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	1:25pm	Leipzig central station	7h 55m	9:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	11:59pm	Leipzig central station	8h 6m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	9:55am	Leipzig central station	9h 55m	7:50pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
	7:25pm	Leipzig central station	10h 30m	5:55am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
	11:59pm	Leipzig central station	7h 26m	7:25am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags

Next departures for Leipzig to Cologne on August 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:35am	Leipzig central station	10h 10m	11:45am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	1:25pm	Leipzig central station	7h 20m	8:45pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:05am	Leipzig central station	9h 36m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
	9:55am	Leipzig central station	9h 50m	7:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	7:40am	Leipzig central station	10h 3m	5:43pm	Hbf	No tags
	1:25pm	Leipzig central station	7h 55m	9:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:55am	Leipzig central station	9h 1m	6:56pm	Hbf	No tags
	11:59pm	Leipzig central station	8h 6m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Leipzig to Cologne on August 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:59pm	Leipzig central station	8h 6m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
DB Fernverkehr + National Express	6:48pm	Leipzig Hbf	5h 18m	12:06am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	9h 16m	8:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	1:25pm	Leipzig central station	7h 55m	9:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + National Express	6:48pm	Leipzig Hbf	5h 18m	12:06am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	8h 46m	7:50pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
	1:25pm	Leipzig central station	7h 20m	8:45pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + National Express	6:48pm	Leipzig Hbf	5h 18m	12:06am	Cologne Messe/Deutz	No tags

Next departures for Leipzig to Cologne on August 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	8h 26m	7:30pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	Cheapest
	1:25pm	Leipzig central station	7h 20m	8:45pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	9h 6m	8:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	1:25pm	Leipzig central station	7h 55m	9:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:05am	Leipzig central station	9h 36m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
	11:59pm	Leipzig central station	8h 6m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:55am	Leipzig central station	7h 50m	5:45pm	Hbf	No tags
	9:55am	Leipzig central station	9h 35m	7:30pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags

Next departures for Leipzig to Cologne on August 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:59pm	Leipzig central station	8h 6m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	1:25pm	Leipzig central station	7h 20m	8:45pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	9h 6m	8:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
	1:25pm	Leipzig central station	7h 55m	9:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	8h 26m	7:30pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
	9:55am	Leipzig central station	9h 35m	7:30pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:05am	Leipzig central station	9h 36m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
	11:59pm	Leipzig central station	7h 26m	7:25am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags

Next departures for Leipzig to Cologne on August 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	9h 6m	8:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	1:25pm	Leipzig central station	7h 20m	8:45pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:04am	Leipzig Hbf	8h 26m	7:30pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags
	1:25pm	Leipzig central station	7h 55m	9:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:05am	Leipzig central station	9h 36m	1:41pm	Hbf	No tags
	11:59pm	Leipzig central station	8h 6m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	1:25pm	Leipzig central station	8h 45m	10:10pm	Hbf	No tags
	9:55am	Leipzig central station	9h 35m	7:30pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Leipzig to Cologne

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 8 hours 6 minutes and with fares starting at just ₪79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

8h 6mAverage Duration

232 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price₪79 - ₪264	Average Duration8h 6m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price₪69 - ₪922	Average Duration5h 49m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Leipzig and Cologne

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

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

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FlixBus

3.5/514,970 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Leipzig to Cologne 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 Leipzig to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Leipzig to Cologne start from ₪79. The average price for this route is around ₪128. 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 Leipzig to Cologne?
The average bus trip duration from Leipzig to Cologne is 8h 6m, covering a distance of 232 miles (375 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Leipzig to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Leipzig to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Leipzig to Cologne at 1:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Leipzig to Cologne?
A bus trip from Leipzig to Cologne generates an estimated 9.352575 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel 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

₪131

08/04

₪128

Today

₪122

08/06

₪120

08/07

₪135

08/08

₪126

08/09

₪127

08/10

₪106

The cheapest trip from Leipzig to Cologne was searched and found on Aug 10, 2026 with a price of ₪106

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

You can expect to pay from ₪106 to ₪262 for a bus ticket from Leipzig to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at ₪106 which is on 2026-08-10.