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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf
Showing times and prices for Dec 16
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€37
Fastest journey
51 m
Average duration
1 h 11 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
151 km
Cheap tickets
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 €37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main Airport for Cologne Hbf on Tue, Dec 16, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 16 the direct trains cover the 151 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .
On Tue, Dec 16 the slowest trains will take 2 h 8 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.
08:08PM2h20
Frankfurt am Main Airport10:28PMCologne Hbf
€151One-way
0 transfers
05:57AM2h09
Frankfurt am Main Airport08:06AMCologne Hbf
€341One-way
0 transfers
02:57PM2h09
Frankfurt am Main Airport05:06PMCologne Hbf
€401One-way
0 transfers
12:57PM2h11
Frankfurt am Main Airport03:08PMCologne Hbf
€481One-way
0 transfers
04:38PM2h28
Frankfurt am Main Airport07:06PMCologne Hbf
€501One-way
0 transfers
03:41PM0h51
Frankfurt am Main Airport04:32PMCologne Hbf
€811One-way
0 transfers
12:10PM0h55
Frankfurt am Main Airport01:05PMCologne Hbf
€621One-way
0 transfers
07:09PM0h57
Frankfurt am Main Airport08:06PMCologne Hbf
€701One-way
0 transfers
12:50PM1h06
Frankfurt am Main Airport01:56PMCologne Hbf
€721One-way
0 transfers
03:58PM2h08
Frankfurt am Main Airport06:06PMCologne Hbf
€601One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight 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 prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a flight costs an average of €474.
Distance: 151 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€51 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest | €474 Average price |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 4:21 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 222 | Delayed 4:48 AM 4:47 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h56 | 5:43 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 826 · 10604 | On time 4:56 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h26 | 6:22 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 18 | On time 5:48 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 6:40 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 616 | On time 6:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 7:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 824 · S6 | On time 6:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 7:23 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1014 · S19 | Delayed 6:42 AM 6:41 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h58 | 7:39 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 220 | On time 6:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h57 | 7:43 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 204 | On time 7:11 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 8:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 822 · S6 | Delayed 7:23 AM 7:22 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 8:23 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 614 | On time 8:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 9:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 820 · S6 | Delayed 8:23 AM 8:22 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 9:23 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1012 · S19 | On time 8:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h58 | 9:39 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 128 | On time 8:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h57 | 9:43 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 202 | On time 9:11 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 10:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 728 · S6 | On time 9:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 10:23 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1010 · S19 | On time 10:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h58 | 11:39 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 126 | On time 10:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h57 | 11:43 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 200 | On time 11:11 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 12:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 724 · S6 | On time 11:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 12:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1518 | On time 11:26 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h07 | 12:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 918 · S19 | On time 12:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h58 | 1:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 124 | On time 12:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 1:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 108 | On time 1:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 2:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 720 · S6 | On time 1:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 2:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1516 | On time 1:26 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h07 | 2:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 916 · S19 | On time 2:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h58 | 3:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 122 | On time 2:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 3:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 106 | On time 3:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 4:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 626 · S6 | On time 3:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 4:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1514 | On time 3:26 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h07 | 4:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 224 | On time 4:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 5:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 118 · S6 | On time 4:53 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h10 | 6:03 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 104 | On time 5:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 6:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 622 · S6 | On time 5:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 6:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1512 | On time 5:26 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h07 | 6:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 912 · S19 | On time 6:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h58 | 7:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 120 | On time 6:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 7:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 102 | On time 7:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 8:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 528 · S6 | On time 7:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 8:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 318 | 7:29 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h10 | 8:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 512 | On time 8:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 9:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 910 | On time 8:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h49 | 9:30 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 100 | On time 9:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h59 | 10:10 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 524 | On time 9:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h18 | 10:40 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 510 | On time 10:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h59 | 11:10 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 522 | On time 10:25 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h06 | 11:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 920 · S6 | On time 10:40 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h43 | 1:23 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf
GermanyGermany
Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:57, the last at 21:39. The fastest train covers the 151 km distance in 51m.
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 €9
Distance 151 km |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 05:57 |
Last train 21:39 |
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 €9
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Cologne Hbf from €9. 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
51m
Cheapest Price
€15
Deutsche Bahn frequency
16 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Cheap train tickets from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Cologne Hbf can start from as little as €15 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Cologne Hbf is €49; 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 Hbf train travel time is 51 min for the 151 km long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Cologne Hbf leaves at 05: 42. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Cologne Hbf leaves at 22: 40.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Cologne Hbf without having to change trains with Deutsche Bahn. There is 1 direct train from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Cologne Hbf each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Take the Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Cologne Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey to Cologne Hbf from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 40.
A day trip to Cologne Hbf from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) is worth doing with a journey time of 51 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 Hbf by train is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Cologne Hbf from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) including taking a train or coach.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf
Frankfurt am Main
Cologne
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
Distance to city center
1 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
Lockers
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
Dining
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Information Desk
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
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