Bus Tickets from Leipzig to Cologne

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Next departures for Leipzig to Cologne on October 27
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Leipzig central station
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags
FlixBus
Leipzig central station
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße No tags
FlixBus
Leipzig central station
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags
FlixBus
Leipzig central station
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße No tags
FlixBus
Leipzig central station
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Leipzig to Cologne

busbud logoWe recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 5 hours, and with fares starting at just US$26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day
5hAverage Duration
381 kmDistance
16kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average PriceUS$23 - US$184Average Duration8h 6m
9kg CO₂e
Train
Average PriceUS$21 - US$261Average Duration5h 41m
9kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average PriceUS$26 - US$52Average Duration5h
16kg CO₂e

Bus Leipzig to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$37
Average Bus Trip Duration8h 6m
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure1:00am
Distance377 km
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Leipzig to Cologne Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Leipzig - Cologne

  1. How far is Leipzig from Cologne?

    It's about 382 km (237 miles) from Leipzig to Cologne.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Leipzig to Cologne?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Leipzig Hbf, in Leipzig, and end it at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Leipzig to Cologne was searched and found on Oct 30, 2025 with a price of US$26

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 US$26 to US$29 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 US$26 which is on 2025-10-30.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Leipzig to Cologne.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Leipzig to Cologne, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Leipzig to Cologne will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Leipzig to Cologne, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

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Will you be returning to Leipzig by bus?

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Train from Leipzig to Cologne

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