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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
€27
Average price
€61
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
54 m
Trains per day
94
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
Of the 94 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Frankfurt am Main on Sun, Aug 23, 68 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 23 the direct trains cover the 153 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
On Sun, Aug 23 the slowest trains will take 55 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.
IC 25428:53 PM2h20Cologne Hbf11:13 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€271One-way0 transfers- ICE 10217:53 PM2h06Cologne Hbf9:59 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station€331One-way0 transfers
- ICE 10217:53 PM2h20Cologne Hbf10:13 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€341One-way0 transfers
- ICE 8238:24 PM1h28Cologne Hbf9:52 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€381One-way0 transfers
- ICE 8217:35 PM1h04Cologne Hbf8:39 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station€401One-way0 transfers
- ICE 22511:33 AM0h53Cologne Hbf12:26 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station€801One-way0 transfers
- ICE 118:19 AM0h54Cologne Hbf9:13 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station€801One-way0 transfers
- ICE 1310:19 AM0h54Cologne Hbf11:13 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station€801One-way0 transfers
- ICE 1038:54 AM0h55Cologne Hbf9:49 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station€801One-way0 transfers
- ICE 5159:54 AM0h55Cologne Hbf10:49 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station€441One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 €9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 153 km
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2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main trains for today, Saturday, August 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 225 | Delayed 9:50 AM 11:33 AMCologne Hbf | 0h53 | 10:40 AM 10:40 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 625 | On time 11:45 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h06 | 12:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 2525 | On time 11:45 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h06 | 12:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 625 | On time 11:45 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h54 | 12:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 2525 | On time 11:45 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h54 | 12:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10417 · ICE 29 | 11:46 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h27 | 2:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 10417 · ICE 29 | 11:46 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h13 | 1:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 517 | Delayed 10:43 AM 11:54 AMCologne Hbf | 0h55 | 11:35 AM 11:35 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 15 | Delayed 10:27 AM 12:18 PMCologne Hbf | 1h09 | 11:32 AM 11:32 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 15 | Delayed 10:27 AM 12:18 PMCologne Hbf | 0h55 | 11:19 AM 11:19 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1517 | 12:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 1:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1517 | 12:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h05 | 1:34 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 627 | On time 12:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h04 | 1:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 627 | On time 12:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h16 | 1:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 2527 | 12:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h16 | 1:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 2527 | 12:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h04 | 1:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 107 | Delayed 11:05 AM 12:54 PMCologne Hbf | 0h55 | 11:56 AM 11:56 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 107 · ICE 29 | Delayed 11:05 AM 12:54 PMCologne Hbf | 1h19 | 2:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 17418 · ICE 919 | On time 1:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h58 | 2:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 629 | On time 1:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h16 | 2:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 629 | On time 1:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h04 | 2:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 2529 | 1:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h16 | 2:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 2529 | 1:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h04 | 2:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10425 · ICE 229 | On time 1:46 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h13 | 3:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| 10425 · ICE 229 | On time 1:46 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h27 | 4:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 123 | Delayed 11:59 AM 1:53 PMCologne Hbf | 1h16 | 3:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 519 | Delayed 12:00 PM 1:54 PMCologne Hbf | 0h55 | 12:52 PM 12:52 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 315 | On time 2:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h09 | 3:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 315 | On time 2:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 3:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1519 | 2:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h05 | 3:34 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1519 | 2:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 3:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 721 | 2:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h16 | 3:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 721 | 2:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h04 | 3:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 2531 | 2:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h16 | 3:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 2531 | 2:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h04 | 3:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 109 · ICE 229 | Delayed 12:59 PM 2:54 PMCologne Hbf | 1h19 | 4:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 109 | Delayed 12:59 PM 2:54 PMCologne Hbf | 0h55 | 3:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 17422 · ICE 1011 | On time 3:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h58 | 4:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 723 | 3:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h04 | 4:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 723 | 3:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h16 | 4:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 2533 | 3:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h16 | 4:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 2533 | 3:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h04 | 4:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 125 | Delayed 1:59 PM 3:53 PMCologne Hbf | 1h16 | 5:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 611 | 3:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 4:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 17 | On time 4:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 5:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 17 | On time 4:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h09 | 5:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1611 | On time 4:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 5:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1611 | On time 4:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h05 | 5:34 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 725 | 4:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h16 | 5:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 725 | 4:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h04 | 5:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 2535 | 4:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h16 | 5:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 2535 | 4:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h04 | 5:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 201 | On time 4:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 5:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 201 · S9 | On time 4:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h34 | 6:28 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 201 · ICE 792 | On time 4:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h23 | 6:17 PM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
| 10925 · ICE 1013 | On time 5:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h57 | 6:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 727 | 5:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h16 | 6:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 727 | 5:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h04 | 6:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 2537 | 5:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h16 | 6:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 2537 | 5:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h04 | 6:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 17355 · ICE 929 | 5:36 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h37 | 8:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 127 | 5:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 7:01 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 929 | 5:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h20 | 8:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 929 | 5:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h06 | 7:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 127 | 5:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h54 | 6:47 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 127 | 5:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h16 | 7:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 613 | 5:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 6:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 317 | On time 6:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h09 | 7:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 317 | On time 6:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 7:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1613 | On time 6:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 7:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1613 | On time 6:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h05 | 7:34 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 729 | 6:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h16 | 7:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 729 | 6:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h04 | 7:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 203 · ICE 929 | 6:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h19 | 8:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 203 | 6:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 7:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 17430 · ICE 1015 | On time 7:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h58 | 8:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 821 | Delayed 5:36 PM 7:35 PMCologne Hbf | 1h16 | 8:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 821 | Delayed 5:36 PM 7:35 PMCologne Hbf | 1h04 | 8:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 129 | 7:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 9:01 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1021 | On time 7:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h20 | 10:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1021 | On time 7:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h06 | 9:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 129 | 7:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h54 | 8:47 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 615 | 7:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 8:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 19 | On time 8:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h09 | 9:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 19 | On time 8:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 9:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 823 | On time 8:24 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h28 | 9:52 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 2542 | Delayed 8:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h20 | 9:16 PM 9:16 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 205 · ICE 1021 | On time 8:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h19 | 10:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 221 | 9:49 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h28 | 12:17 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 319 | On time 10:25 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h00 | 12:25 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 619 | 11:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h55 | 1:49 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, August 23 | |||||
| ICE 11 | On time 8:19 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h54 | 9:13 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 11 | On time 8:19 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 9:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 28508 · ICE 529 | On time 8:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 9:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| 28508 · ICE 529 | On time 8:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 9:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 103 | 8:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 9:49 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 103 · ICE 25 | 8:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h19 | 10:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 17410 · ICE 915 | On time 9:21 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h58 | 10:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 621 | On time 9:34 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h17 | 10:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 621 | On time 9:34 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h05 | 10:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 2521 | On time 9:34 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h05 | 10:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 2521 | On time 9:34 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h17 | 10:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10413 · ICE 27 | 9:46 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h27 | 12:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 10413 · ICE 27 | 9:46 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h13 | 11:59 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| S11 · ICE 217 · ICE 1559 | On time 9:47 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h26 | 11:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 121 | On time 9:51 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h29 | 11:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 515 | On time 9:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 10:49 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 515 · ICE 121 | On time 9:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h26 | 11:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 13 | On time 10:19 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 11:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 13 | On time 10:19 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h54 | 11:13 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1515 | 10:29 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 11:49 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1515 | 10:29 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h05 | 11:34 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 623 | On time 10:35 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h16 | 11:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 623 | On time 10:35 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h04 | 11:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 105 | On time 10:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 11:49 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 105 · ICE 27 | On time 10:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h19 | 12:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main
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Trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main run on average 47 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 28 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:49, the last at 21:55. The fastest train covers the 153 km distance in 55m.
Distance 153 km |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 47 |
Direct trains 28 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 1:49 AM |
Last train 9:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Hessische Landesbahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Hessische Landesbahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Frankfurt am Main from €7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
VIAS Rail GmbH
Hessische Landesbahn
Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main
Most Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main trains use the Köln Hbf to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf station pair, with some services arriving at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Use this guide to compare Cologne Hbf and Frankfurt am Main train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Getting to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Süd from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Süd is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Süd train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) Süd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Merals Imbiss, Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg, Freigut, Holbein's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Information desks are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Berg, Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt, Hotel Ritter, Lindner Main Plaza.
Most popular train connections from Cologne Hbf
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