Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RB)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport

Showing times and prices for Nov 05

Cheapest price

€45

Average price

€74

Fastest journey

59 m

Average duration

1 h 27 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

138 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport will cost around €74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €45.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport without transferring at least once.

Deutsche BahnICE 1022 · S 19
07:57AM2h38
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
10:35AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen
451One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS 8 · IC 1749 · S 19
08:30AM3h05
Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
11:35AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen
591One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 822 · S 19
08:23AM0h59
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
09:22AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen
821One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 128 · S 19
09:41AM1h14
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
10:55AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen
841One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 316 · S 19
08:30AM1h25
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
09:55AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen
841One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Bonn 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 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €17.

Distance: 138 km

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Bus

€38

Average price

€10

Average price

Cheapest

1h 41m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 11m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 47m

Average total duration

2h 17m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

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Live departures

Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 7:37 PM
Last updated at 7:37 PM

ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
deutsche_bahnICE 1022 · S 19
On time
6:57 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h38
9:35 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 822 · S 19
On time
7:23 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h59
8:22 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 316 · S 19
On time
7:30 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h25
8:55 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnS 8 · IC 1749 · S 197:30 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
3h05
10:35 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 820 · S 19
On time
8:23 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h59
9:22 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 128 · S 19
On time
8:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h14
9:55 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1 transfer

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport

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Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €6
Distance
138 km
Average train duration
1h 11m
Cheapest ticket price
€17
Trains per day
13
Fastest train
59m
First train
05:57
Last train
11:54
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €6

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Cologne Bonn Airport from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
59m
Cheapest Price
€14
Deutsche Bahn frequency
13 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport

FAQs: Travel by train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) can start from as little as €19 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) is €43; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) train travel time is 1 h 1 min   for the 138 km long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) leaves at 05: 58. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) leaves at 21: 40.
Yes, there is 1 direct train a day from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), you can count on Deutsche Bahn for the best way to get you to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 40.
A day trip to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 1 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) by train is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) including taking a train or coach.

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