The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€58
Fastest journey
49 m
Average duration
1 h 7 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen will cost around €58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 5 trains that leave Cologne for Frankfurt am Main Flughafen on Sun, Dec 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 151 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 5 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 151 km
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€45 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 521 | On time 3:28 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 4:36 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 911 | On time 4:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h54 | 5:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 511 | On time 4:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h01 | 5:49 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 525 | On time 5:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0h54 | 6:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 913 | On time 6:30 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0h49 | 7:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1713 | On time 6:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h02 | 7:35 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 527 | On time 6:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0h54 | 7:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 25 | On time 6:48 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h11 | 8:59 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 513 | On time 6:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 7:49 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 121 | On time 8:28 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h01 | 9:29 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 915 | On time 8:31 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0h48 | 9:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 621 | On time 8:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0h54 | 9:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 27 | On time 8:49 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h11 | 11:00 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 515 | On time 8:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 9:49 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 219 | On time 8:58 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0h57 | 9:55 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 225 | On time 10:28 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h51 | 11:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 625 | On time 10:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0h54 | 11:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 517 | On time 10:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 11:49 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 15 | On time 11:18 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 12:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1517 | On time 11:29 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h05 | 12:34 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 123 | On time 12:28 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h01 | 1:29 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 919 | On time 12:30 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0h49 | 1:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 229 | On time 12:37 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h22 | 2:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 629 | On time 12:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0h54 | 1:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 519 | On time 12:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 1:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 125 | On time 2:28 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h01 | 3:29 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1011 | On time 2:30 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0h49 | 3:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 723 | On time 2:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0h54 | 3:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 611 | On time 2:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 3:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 17 | On time 3:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 4:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 127 | On time 4:28 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h01 | 5:29 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1013 | On time 4:32 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0h47 | 5:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 727 | On time 4:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0h54 | 5:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 613 | On time 4:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 5:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 317 | On time 5:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 6:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 129 | On time 6:28 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h01 | 7:29 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1015 | On time 6:30 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0h49 | 7:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 821 | 6:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0h54 | 7:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 615 | On time 6:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 7:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 19 | On time 7:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 8:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 221 | On time 8:28 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h01 | 9:29 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 617 | On time 8:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 9:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 319 | On time 9:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h11 | 10:29 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 619 | On time 10:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h59 | 11:53 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
Trains from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:53, the last at 13:53. The fastest train covers the 151 km distance in 49m.
Distance 151 km |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 05:53 |
Last train 13:53 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet trains will get you between Cologne and Frankfurt am Main Flughafen from €4. 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.
ÖBB Nightjet
FAQs: Trains from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen 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 am Main Flughafen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
- 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.
- Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Steigenberger Airport Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: access to airport terminals
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Regional trains: RE2, RE3, RE59
- Bus: Several lines available
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