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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€7
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€36
Fastest journey on Sep 17
51 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
51 m
Trains on Sep 17
62
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf 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 Hbf will cost around €36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 62 trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf, including 40 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 151 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 52 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 151812:26 PM1h07Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1:33 PMCologne Hbf€71One-way0 transfers- ICE 1028:11 PM0h54Frankfurt Airport long-distance station9:05 PMCologne Hbf€71One-way0 transfers
- ICE 247:59 PM2h07Frankfurt Airport long-distance station10:06 PMCologne Hbf€181One-way0 transfers
- S8 · IC 23478:30 PM2h36Frankfurt am Main Flughafen11:06 PMCologne Hbf€181One-way1 transfer
- ICE 3188:29 PM1h10Frankfurt Airport long-distance station9:39 PMCologne Hbf€181One-way0 transfers
- ICE 3168:48 AM0h51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station9:39 AMCologne Hbf€671One-way0 transfers
- ICE 1610:48 AM0h51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station11:39 AMCologne Hbf€381One-way0 transfers
- ICE 31412:48 PM0h51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1:39 PMCologne Hbf€341One-way0 transfers
- ICE 142:48 PM0h51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station3:39 PMCologne Hbf€411One-way0 transfers
- ICE 124:48 PM0h52Frankfurt Airport long-distance station5:40 PMCologne Hbf€461One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, while a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 151 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€22 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf costing on average €22.
Other travel options to Cologne Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 16 | On time 10:48 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h51 | 11:39 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 612 | 11:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 12:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 726 · S6 | On time 11:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 12:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1010 · S19 | Delayed 9:58 AM 11:41 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h58 | 12:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 126 | Delayed 9:58 AM 11:46 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h57 | 10:50 AM 10:50 AMCologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 926 | On time 11:59 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h07 | 2:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 200 | Delayed 10:24 AM 12:11 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 11:16 AM 11:16 AMCologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 724 · S6 | Delayed 10:24 AM 12:22 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 1:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1518 | 12:26 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h07 | 1:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 314 | On time 12:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h51 | 1:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 610 | 1:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 2:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 722 · S6 | Delayed 11:25 AM 1:22 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 2:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 918 · S19 | On time 1:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h58 | 2:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 124 | On time 1:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 2:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 228 | On time 1:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h07 | 4:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 108 | On time 2:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 3:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 720 · S6 | Delayed 12:24 PM 2:22 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 3:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1516 | On time 2:26 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h07 | 3:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 14 | On time 2:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h51 | 3:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 518 | On time 3:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 4:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1716 | 3:16 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h09 | 4:25 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 628 · S6 | On time 3:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 4:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 916 · S19 | On time 3:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h58 | 4:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 10 | On time 6:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 7:40 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 2514 | On time 7:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 8:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 620 · S6 | Delayed 5:24 PM 7:22 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 8:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 912 · S19 | On time 7:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h58 | 8:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 120 | On time 7:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 8:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 102 | On time 8:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 9:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 528 · S6 | On time 8:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 9:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 318 | On time 8:29 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h10 | 9:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 512 · S11 | On time 9:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h03 | 10:13 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 22 | 9:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h07 | 12:06 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 100 | 10:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h31 | 12:42 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 510 | On time 11:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h24 | 1:35 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 920 | On time 11:40 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h25 | 2:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, September 17 | |||||
| ICE 1022 | On time 7:59 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h07 | 10:06 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 204 | 8:11 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 9:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 822 · S6 | On time 8:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 9:23 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1612 | On time 8:26 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h06 | 9:32 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 316 | On time 8:48 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h51 | 9:39 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 614 | 9:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 10:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 820 · S6 | On time 9:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 10:23 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1012 · S19 | On time 9:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h58 | 10:39 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 128 | On time 9:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h57 | 10:43 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1020 | On time 9:59 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h06 | 12:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 202 | On time 10:11 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 11:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 728 · S6 | 10:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 11:23 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1610 | On time 10:26 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h07 | 11:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf run on average 28 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:29, the last at 21:47. The fastest train covers the 151 km distance in 51m.
Distance 151 km |
Average train duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 1:29 AM |
Last train 9:47 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Cologne Hbf from €5. 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.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne 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 Cologne Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf
Most Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Köln Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main Airport and Cologne Hbf 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.
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