The cheapest and fastest buses from Leipzig to Cologne
Cheapest price
€28
Average price
€29
Fastest journey
8 h 5 m
Average duration
8 h 6 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
381 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leipzig to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leipzig to Cologne will cost around €29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €28.
Of the 2 buses that leave Leipzig for Cologne on Thu, Nov 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 381 km distance in an average of 8 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 5 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 8 h 6 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Leipzig to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a flight costs an average of €394.
Distance: 381 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€32 Average price Cheapest | €88 Average price | €519 Average price |
7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration Fastest 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 34m Average total duration 7h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Leipzig to Cologne bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Leipzig, Hbf | 9h35 | 8:30 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:59 PM Leipzig, Hbf | 8h06 | 7:05 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leipzig to Cologne
Distance 381 km |
Average bus duration 6h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 8h 5m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Leipzig to CologneYou can travel by bus between Leipzig to Cologne with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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