The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Cheapest price
€11
Average price
€44
Fastest journey
1 h 8 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 (Main) Hbf will cost around €44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
Of the 44 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf on Sat, Jan 03, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jan 03 the direct trains cover the 152 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
On Sat, Jan 03 the slowest trains will take 1 h 9 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.
ICE 921
ICE 619
ICE 911 · ICE 523
ICE 1021
ICE 521
ICE 11
ICE 13
ICE 19
ICE 317
ICE 17Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 10m. 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: 152 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€52 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest | €578 Average price |
3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Friday, January 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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ICE 921 · 4251 | Delayed 2:49 AM 2:49 AMCologne Hbf | 3h02 | 5:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1713 | On time 6:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h16 | 7:49 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 25 | 6:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h20 | 9:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 513 · ICE 1557 | Delayed 6:58 AM 6:54 AMCologne Hbf | 1h19 | 8:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 11 | Delayed 7:21 AM 7:19 AMCologne Hbf | 1h08 | 8:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1513 | On time 7:29 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 8:49 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 121 | On time 8:28 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h17 | 9:45 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
28510 · ICE 621 | On time 8:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 9:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S11 · ICE 219 · ICE 1559 | On time 8:47 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h26 | 10:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 27 | 8:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h20 | 11:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 13 | On time 9:19 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 10:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
28514 · ICE 625 | On time 10:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 11:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 15 | On time 11:18 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h09 | 12:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1517 | On time 11:29 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 12:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
28516 · ICE 627 | On time 11:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 12:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2404 · 4492 | On time 11:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h30 | 2:23 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 107 · S9 | On time 11:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h34 | 1:28 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 123 | On time 12:28 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h17 | 1:45 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
28518 · ICE 629 | On time 12:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 1:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 229 | On time 12:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h20 | 3:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 315 | On time 1:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h09 | 2:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1519 | 1:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 2:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 125 | On time 2:28 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h17 | 3:45 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
28522 · ICE 723 | On time 2:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 3:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 927 | 2:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h19 | 5:12 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 17 | On time 3:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h09 | 4:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1611 | On time 3:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 4:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 127 | On time 4:28 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 5:48 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
28526 · ICE 727 | On time 4:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 5:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 929 | 4:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h20 | 7:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 317 | On time 5:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h09 | 6:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1613 | On time 5:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 6:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 129 | On time 6:28 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 7:48 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
28530 · ICE 821 | On time 6:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 7:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1021 | On time 6:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h32 | 9:25 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 19 | On time 7:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h09 | 8:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
17366 · ICE 823 | On time 7:25 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h26 | 8:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 221 | 8:28 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h17 | 9:45 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 617 · IC 2402 | 8:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h34 | 10:28 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 319 | On time 9:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h25 | 10:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 619 | 10:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h12 | 12:06 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, January 3 | |||||
ICE 827 | On time 2:21 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h27 | 3:48 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 521 | 3:28 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 4:48 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 911 · ICE 523 | 4:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h26 | 5:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 511 · ICE 1555 | 4:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h25 | 6:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:49, the last at 22:42. The fastest train covers the 152 km distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 152 km |
Average train duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 01:49 |
Last train 22:42 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, National Express, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, National Express, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from €8. 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.
Hessische Landesbahn
VIAS Rail GmbH
National Express
TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
FAQs: Trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
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