The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne Messe/Deutz
Cheapest price
€46
Average price
€65
Fastest journey
49 m
Average duration
51 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne Messe/Deutz 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 to Cologne Messe/Deutz will cost around €65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €46.
Of the 26 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main for Cologne Messe/Deutz on Wed, Nov 05, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 152 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 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.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne Messe/Deutz 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 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 152 km
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€44 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Frankfurt am Main to Cologne Messe/Deutz train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 822 | On time 7:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 8:15 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 316 · S 19 | On time 7:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h27 | 8:42 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 822 | On time 7:23 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 8:15 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 316 · S 19 | On time 7:30 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h12 | 8:42 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 820 | On time 8:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 9:15 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 820 | On time 8:23 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 9:15 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 128 · S 19 | On time 8:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h15 | 9:42 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 128 · S 19 | On time 8:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 9:42 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1012 | On time 8:54 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 9:48 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 728 | On time 9:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h05 | 10:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 728 | On time 9:23 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h51 | 10:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 16 · S 19 | On time 9:25 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h17 | 10:42 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 904 | On time 9:31 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h24 | 10:55 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 16 · S 19 | On time 9:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 10:42 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 904 | On time 9:50 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h05 | 10:55 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 726 | On time 10:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 11:15 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 726 | On time 10:23 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 11:15 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 126 · S 19 | On time 10:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h15 | 11:42 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 126 · S 19 | On time 10:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 11:42 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1010 | On time 10:54 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 11:48 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 724 | On time 11:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h05 | 12:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 724 | On time 11:25 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h49 | 12:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 314 · S 19 | On time 11:25 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h17 | 12:42 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 902 | On time 11:31 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h23 | 12:54 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 314 · S 19 | On time 11:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 12:42 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 722 | On time 12:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 1:15 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne Messe/Deutz
Distance 152 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 04:34 |
Last train 21:24 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne Messe/Deutz trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main and Cologne Messe/Deutz from €9. 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.
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne Messe/Deutz

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne Messe/Deutz
- 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.
- Wunderbar
- Pizza Ciro
- Schiffsmeldestelle
- Mainod
- Lindner Congress Hotel Frankfurt
- Parkside Hotel
- Höchster Hof
- Hotel am Schloss
- 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
- Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg
- Freigut
- GIOIA
- Fleischeslust
- Hotel am Berg
- Hotel Ritter
- Lindner Main Plaza
- Döpfner's im Maingau
- Hiroshi
- Genießertreff
- Urfa
- Pizzeria Charly Braun
- 25h
- Admiral Hotel
- Alexander am Zoo
- Hotel am Zoo
- VierF
- Lindner Hotel & Sports Academy
- Merals Imbiss
- Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg
- Freigut
- Holbein's
- Hotel am Berg
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt
- Hotel Ritter
- Lindner Main Plaza
- Immer Satt
- Café Crumble
- Café Albatros
- Cafe Extrablatt
- Frankfurt Marriott Hotel
- Imperial
- Sophien Hotel
- Hotel Isha
- Pizzeria Da Angelo
- Miro Pizza Döner
- Pizzeria Sun
- My Masala
- Pizza
- Nuraghe
- Zur Golden Kron
- Aladin Döner Kebap
- Heddernheimer Hof
- Zur Buchscheer
- Döner & Pizza Land
- Carisma
- Pizzeria la Locanda
- Bier-Hannes
- Exenberger - Die Werkskantine
- Gastätte Campingplatz
- Armonia
- Hotel Mainstation
- Hotel Alfa
- Blackbox Burger
- Da Cimino
- Tandori Taste
- Amalfi
- Hotel Essential by Dorint
- Niederräder Hof
- Hotel Niederrad
- Da Severino
- Mekong Imbiss
- Pizzeria Rusticale
- Euro Bar Gelateria
- Hotel Isabella
- Pizzeria Cassavia
- Topsis Burger
- Öz Antep Dönerhaus
- Pizzeria Pomodoro
- Hotel Post
- Der Löwe-Das Lokal
- Zeilsheim Pizza & Döner
- Da Angelo
- Pizzeria Cassavia
- McDonald's
- Rama V
- Curry Club
- Bella Mia
- The Westin Grand Frankfurt
- NH Collection Frankfurt City
- Mainhaus Stadthotel
- Hotel Ritter
- Holbein's
- Pizzeria Amalfi
- Pizza Hut
- Frankfurter Botschaft
- Senator Hotel Frankfurt
- Ibis Frankfurt Centrum
- Chipotle
- McDonald's
- Estragon
- The Westin Grand Frankfurt
- Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof
- Hilton Frankfurt City Centre
- Hotel Villa Orange
- Istanbul
- Dein Döner
- Da Massimo
- Damiro Westsite
- Attaché
- Fair Hotel
- Mövenpick Hotel Frankfurt City
- Hotel Lloyed
- Chipotle
- McDonald's
- Pizzeria San Marco
- The Westin Grand Frankfurt
- Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof
- Hilton Frankfurt City Centre
- NH Collection Frankfurt City
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
- Immer Satt
- Café Crumble
- Café Albatros
- Sissi und Franz
- Frankfurt Marriott Hotel
- Hotel West an der Bockenheimer Warte
- Attaché
- Art-Hotel Robert Mayer
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- The italian
- Imbiss Zum "Hans Worscht"
- B'mine Frankfurt Airport
- Moxy Frankfurt Airport
- Holiday Inn Frankfurt Airport
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
- 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
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