How to Travel from
Cologne to Saxony
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Cologne, Germany → Saxony, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne to Saxony
Composite routes from Cologne to Saxony
Cheapest
4 h 57 min
Car
559 km.
from $30
Fastest
1 h 13 min
Plane
Other
5 h 38 min
454 km.
from $117.33
3 h 50 min
Train, Plane
455 km.
from $225.55
3 h 31 min
Train, Plane
455 km.
from $179.48
3 h 40 min
Train, Plane
455 km.
from $222.41
4 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
455 km.
from $157.61
5 h 26 min
Train, Plane
455 km.
from $182.08
Route Navigator Cologne - Saxony
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Bürgerstraße
Bürgerstraße, 73 м
73 м
Turn right onto Alter Markt
Alter Markt, 32 м
32 м
Turn left onto Bechergasse
Bechergasse, 70 м
70 м
Turn left onto Am Hof
Am Hof, 124 м
124 м
Turn left onto Unter Goldschmied
Unter Goldschmied, 173 м
173 м
Turn right onto Laurenzplatz
Laurenzplatz, 94 м
94 м
Turn left onto Marspfortengasse
Marspfortengasse, 174 м
174 м
Turn right onto Gülichplatz
Gülichplatz, 380 м
380 м
Keep left onto Pipinstraße and drive toward Stadthaus, Lanxess Arena, Deutzer Brücke, Koelnmesse
Pipinstraße, Stadthaus, Lanxess Arena, Deutzer Brücke, Koelnmesse, 1 km 717 м
1 km 717 м
Keep left onto Deutzer Brücke
Deutzer Brücke, 1 km 902 м
1 km 902 м
Turn left onto Deutz-Mülheimer Straße
Deutz-Mülheimer Straße, 1 km 675 м
1 km 675 м
Keep right onto B 55a and drive toward Frankfurt a. M. / Oberhausen / Gummersbach / Köln Ost
Frankfurt a. M. / Oberhausen / Gummersbach / Köln Ost, 3 km 336 м
3 km 336 м
Keep left onto A 4 and drive toward Olpe, Gummersbach, Merheim
Olpe, Gummersbach, Merheim, 61 km 284 м
61 km 284 м
Keep right and take A 45, B 54, B 55 toward Wenden, Dortmund, Olpe, Frankfurt a.M.
Wenden, Dortmund, Olpe, Frankfurt a.M., A 45, B 54, B 55, 185 м
185 м
Keep right and take A 45 toward Frankfurt a.M.
Frankfurt a.M., A 45, 78 km 78 м
78 km 78 м
Keep right and take B 49 toward Gießen, Lahnau, Wetzlar
Gießen, Lahnau, Wetzlar, B 49, 303 м
303 м
Keep left and take B 49 toward Wetzlar-Süd, Gießen, Lahnau
Wetzlar-Süd, Gießen, Lahnau, B 49, 275 м
275 м
Keep right and take B 49 toward Gießen, Lahnau
Gießen, Lahnau, B 49, 10 km 507 м
10 km 507 м
Keep left onto Gießener Ring and take A 485 toward Kassel, Erfurt, Marburg
Gießener Ring, Kassel, Erfurt, Marburg, A 485, 6 km 673 м
6 km 673 м
Keep right and take B 49 toward Grünberg, Großen-Buseck, Annerod
Grünberg, Großen-Buseck, Annerod, B 49, 182 м
182 м
Turn slight right onto Grünberger Straße
Grünberger Straße, 8 km 718 м
8 km 718 м
Keep left and take A 5 toward Kassel, Wetzlar, Dortmund, Marburg
Kassel, Wetzlar, Dortmund, Marburg, A 5, 2 km 969 м
2 km 969 м
Keep left onto A 5 and drive toward Hannover, Kassel, Erfurt, Fulda
Hannover, Kassel, Erfurt, Fulda, 22 km 503 м
22 km 503 м
Keep right onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Hannover, Erfurt, Fulda
Hannover, Erfurt, Fulda, A 5, 41 km 278 м
41 km 278 м
Keep right and take B 454 toward Kirchheim, Niederaula
Kirchheim, Niederaula, B 454, 144 м
144 м
Keep left toward A 4, A 7
A 4, A 7, 1 km 628 м
1 km 628 м
Keep right and take A 4 toward Berlin, Dresden, Erfurt, Bad Hersfeld
Berlin, Dresden, Erfurt, Bad Hersfeld, A 4, 276 km 673 м
276 km 673 м
Keep right and take B 169 toward Frankenberg, Mittweida, Flöha
Frankenberg, Mittweida, Flöha, B 169, 316 м
316 м
Turn right
122 м
122 м
Turn left onto Äußere Hainichener Straße and take B 169 toward Döbeln, Hainichen, Frankenberg
Äußere Hainichener Straße, Döbeln, Hainichen, Frankenberg, B 169, 1 km 812 м
1 km 812 м
Turn sharp right onto Sachsenburger Weg and drive toward Ortsmitte
Sachsenburger Weg, Ortsmitte, 97 м
97 м
Turn left onto Querspange
Querspange, 109 м
109 м
Turn right onto Zum Bahnhof
Zum Bahnhof, 466 м
466 м
Turn right
82 м
82 м
Turn slight left onto Am Sachsenpark
Am Sachsenpark, 222 м
222 м
Turn left onto Sachsenburger Weg
Sachsenburger Weg, 31 м
31 м
Turn left onto Zur Rußbutte
Zur Rußbutte, 222 м
222 м
Turn sharp right onto Dorfstraße
Dorfstraße, 2 km 715 м
2 km 715 м
Turn left onto An der Landstraße
An der Landstraße, 14 km 567 м
14 km 567 м
Turn left onto An der Hauptstraße and take B 173 toward Freiberg
An der Hauptstraße, Freiberg, B 173, 8 km 913 м
8 km 913 м
Continue onto Platz der Oktoberopfer
Platz der Oktoberopfer, 7 km 573 м
7 km 573 м
Turn right onto Alte Dorfstraße and drive toward Rechenberg-Bienenmühle, Niederbobritzsch
Alte Dorfstraße, Rechenberg-Bienenmühle, Niederbobritzsch, 2 km 657 м
2 km 657 м
Turn left onto Oberer Engen
Oberer Engen, 45 м
45 м
Turn slight right
155 м
155 м
Keep left
187 м
187 м
Turn right onto Gippen
Gippen, 256 м
256 м
Turn left
129 м
129 м
Keep left
176 м
176 м
Turn sharp right onto Salzstraße
Salzstraße, 320 м
320 м
Keep left
487 м
487 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Leverkusen to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.35–$69.97
Airlines
KLM
Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$1,272.26
Lufthansa
Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.98–$763.36
Plane from Frankfurt to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$368.96
Plane from Frankfurt to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$763.36
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$636.13
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$508.90
Eurowings
Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.70–$496.18
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$57.25–$356.23
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.61–$241.73
Train operators
NS
Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$61.07
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$58.52
Eurostar
Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$69.97
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.35–$53.43
Train from Frankfurt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.70–$95.42
Train from Köln Hbf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
6h 7m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.78–$120.86
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.80–$52.16
Train from Flughafen BER to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.80–$52.16
Nightjet
Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Köln Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
9h 3m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$63.61–$203.56
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
9h 3m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$63.61–$95.42
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$20.36
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Köln Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
9h 3m
Frequency:
3 times a week
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Cologne to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
5h 4m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.81–$38.17
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Saxony?
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Saxony is to rideshare which costs $15.22 - $32.61 and takes 5h 4m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Saxony?
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Saxony is to train and fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $108.70 - $304.35 .
Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Saxony?
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Saxony station. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Leverkusen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
Is there a direct train between Cologne and Saxony?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Leipzig Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 7m.
How far is it from Cologne to Saxony?
The distance between Cologne and Saxony is 594 km. The road distance is 495.4 km.
How do I travel from Cologne to Saxony without a car?
The best way to get from Cologne to Saxony without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 38m and costs $92.39 - $141.30 .
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Saxony?
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Cologne to Saxony, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cologne to Saxony bus from?
Cologne to Saxony bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.
Where do I catch the Cologne to Saxony train from?
Cologne to Saxony train services, operated by NS, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Train or bus from Cologne to Saxony?
The best way to get from Cologne to Saxony is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 38m and costs $92.39 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $41.30 - $59.78 and takes 8h 58m.
Where does the Cologne to Saxony bus arrive?
Cologne to Saxony bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.
Where does the Cologne to Saxony train arrive?
Cologne to Saxony train services, operated by NS, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.
Can I drive from Cologne to Saxony?
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Saxony is 495 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Cologne to Saxony.
How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Saxony?
Book your Cologne to Saxony train tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Saxony?
There are 936+ hotels available in Saxony. Prices start at $45.49 per night.
Can I share a ride from Cologne to Saxony?
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and Saxony. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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