The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Cheapest price
€11
Average price
€29
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
138 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around €29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
Of the 15 buses that leave Cologne Bonn Airport for Frankfurt am Main Airport on Sun, Mar 29, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 29 the direct buses cover the 138 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Sun, Mar 29 the slowest buses will take 2 h 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.
01:30PM1h30Cologne Bonn Airport03:00PMFrankfurt am Main Airport€111One-way0 transfers
06:30PM1h10Cologne Bonn Airport07:40PMFrankfurt am Main Airport€111One-way0 transfers
09:00AM2h00Cologne Bonn Airport11:00AMFrankfurt am Main Airport€111One-way0 transfers
04:30PM2h00Cologne Bonn Airport06:30PMFrankfurt am Main Airport€121One-way0 transfers
10:30AM1h20Cologne Bonn Airport11:50AMFrankfurt am Main Airport€121One-way0 transfers
06:30PM1h10Cologne Bonn Airport07:40PMFrankfurt am Main Airport€111One-way0 transfers
10:30AM1h20Cologne Bonn Airport11:50AMFrankfurt am Main Airport€121One-way0 transfers
01:30PM1h30Cologne Bonn Airport03:00PMFrankfurt am Main Airport€111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus03:20AM1h55Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)05:15AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)€191One-way0 transfers
09:00AM2h00Cologne Bonn Airport11:00AMFrankfurt am Main Airport€111One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 138 km
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€9 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price |
2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport buses for today, Saturday, March 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2h25 | 10:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, March 29 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1h55 | 3:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2h00 | 8:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2h50 | 11:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50429 · 30484 | 9:55 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 17h55 | 3:50 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:40 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2h50 | 3:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:50 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2h10 | 4:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2h45 | 5:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Amsterdam -> Prague) | 5:40 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 2h20 | 8:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2h25 | 9:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o. or BlaBlaCar Bus to find the best option for your trip from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Buses from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 18:40, the last at 21:20. The fastest bus covers the 138 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 138 km |
Average bus duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 18:40 |
Last bus 21:20 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o., BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main AirportYou can travel by bus between Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport with FlixBus, Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o., BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as €6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt am Main Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o.
- A passenger can receive a partial refund if a written request is submitted at least 24 hours before the journey (25% fee) or between 24 and 12 hours before (50% fee)
- tickets cannot be canceled or refunded within 12 hours of departure.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o.
- An additional fee may be charged by the driver for storing luggage in the compartment, with prices varying by route.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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