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Cologne to Leipzig Route Summary

Cologne to Leipzig bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 8 daily bus departures available, including 4 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Cologne bus station at 10:20h, arriving at Leipzig bus station at 18:20h the same day. While latest bus departs at 21:15h, arriving at 04:55h the following day.
Departure station and country CologneGermany
Arrival station and country LeipzigGermany
Travel Distance 500 km
Average Trip Duration 07h 50min
Total Departures 8
Popular Operators FlixBus
Lowest Price €18
Transportation Options Bus

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Getting from Cologne and Leipzig by bus

The shortest travel distance between Cologne and Leipzig is 500 km. The fastest bus which departs at 10:55 has a travel time of 07:25h. The longest travel time on the route is 08:15h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Leipzig earlier, there are 4 night buses from Cologne to Leipzig. The overnight buses depart between 20:40 and 21:15 and arrive at 04:55 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Leipzig:
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Bus companies operating the Cologne to Leipzig route

FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 1260 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.

7.1 FlixBus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Cologne or Leipzig bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
Cologne
You can see information about the departure station and stops Cologne here.
Leipzig
You can see information about the arrival station and stops Leipzig here.

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €18 (One-Way) or €36 (Return).

Travel reviews for Cologne to Leipzig bus

Over 1260 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Cologne to Leipzig. The average rating is 0. You can read the users' review of the bus company below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
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Other popular destinations from Leipzig

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Frequently asked questions

The distance between these two places is a total of 500 km.

The average travel time between the stations is 07:50 hours.

The prices of a bus ticket from Cologne to Leipzig ranges from €18 to €21.

The average number of daily departures is 8. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

There are 4 from Cologne to Leipzig. Keep in mind the number of direct buses can vary.

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

To travel from Cologne to Leipzig by bus, select your preferred departure time and book your ticket on our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available for you.

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses traveling between your chosen stations.

The earliest is at 10:20 and the latest is at 21:15.

No, you don't have to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus dirver, but keep track of your phone battery.

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