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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
€10
Average price
€12
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main will cost around €12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
Of the 6 buses that leave Cologne Hbf for Frankfurt am Main on Sat, Nov 15, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 15 the direct buses cover the 153 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Sat, Nov 15 the slowest buses will take 2 h 20 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a flight costs an average of €489.
Distance: 153 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€10 Average price Cheapest | €58 Average price | €591 Average price |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main buses for today, Friday, November 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Amsterdam -> Prague) | 6:40 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 2h50 | 9:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main
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Buses from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 17:40, the last at 20:20. The fastest bus covers the 153 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 153 km |
Average bus duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 17:40 |
Last bus 20:20 |
Bus providers: Globtour Medjugorjie, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am MainYou can travel by bus between Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main with Globtour Medjugorjie, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus for as low as €8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Hausmann's (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal at designated taxi stands.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 61, 62, 77 Train: S8, S9
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