Frankfurt am Main to Cologne train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,EC)

Thu, Aug 13
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne

Showing times and prices for Aug 13

Cheapest price

€7

Average price

€58

Fastest journey

48 m

Average duration

48 m

Trains per day

128

Distance

153 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne 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 will cost around €58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.

Fast trains

Of the 128 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main for Cologne on Thu, Aug 13, 105 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Aug 13 the direct trains cover the 153 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .

On Thu, Aug 13 the slowest trains will take 48 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.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 24
    7:59 PM2h07
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    10:06 PMCologne Hbf
    €71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 120
    7:48 PM0h55
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    8:43 PMCologne Hbf
    €201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 618
    4:46 AM1h18
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    6:04 AMCologne Hbf
    €201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 618
    4:59 AM1h05
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    6:04 AMCologne Hbf
    €201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 826
    5:56 AM1h18
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    7:14 AMCologne Messe/Deutz
    €281One-way
    0 transfers

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Compare train and bus for Frankfurt am Main to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne 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 bus which can get you there in 2h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €10.

Distance: 153 km

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Bus

€31

Average price

€21

Average price

Cheapest

2h 45m

Average total duration

2h 15m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 37m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 7m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Frankfurt am Main to Cologne train times

The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Cologne trains for today, Wednesday, August 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 522
Delayed
9:58 PM 11:11 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h20
11:14 PM 11:14 PMCologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 510
On time
11:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h59
12:10 AM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 920
Delayed
9:29 PM 11:22 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h43
2:05 AM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 522
Delayed
10:13 PM 11:25 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h06
11:14 PM 11:14 PMCologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 920
Delayed
9:43 PM 11:40 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h25
2:05 AM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 6184:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h18
6:04 AM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 6184:59 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h05
6:04 AM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 2225:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h09
6:43 AM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 826
On time
5:41 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h33
7:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 2225:47 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h56
6:43 AM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 826
On time
5:56 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h18
7:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 18
On time
6:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h06
7:40 AM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnIC 2541
On time
6:41 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h25
9:06 AM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnIC 2541 · ICE 616
On time
6:41 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h24
8:05 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 18
On time
6:48 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h52
7:40 AM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnIC 2541
On time
6:58 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h08
9:06 AM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 824
On time
7:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h06
8:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn29508 · ICE 1014
On time
7:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h20
8:29 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 6167:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h55
8:05 AM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 824
On time
7:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h52
8:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 2207:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h09
8:43 AM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1014
On time
7:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h48
8:29 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 2207:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h57
8:43 AM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 822
On time
8:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h06
9:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 2048:11 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h54
9:05 AM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1612
On time
8:12 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h20
9:32 AM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 822
On time
8:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h52
9:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1612
On time
8:26 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h06
9:32 AM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 316
On time
8:33 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h06
9:39 AM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS8 · ICE 6148:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h31
10:05 AM Cologne Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4491 · IC 2549
On time
8:38 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h28
11:06 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 316
On time
8:48 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h51
9:39 AM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 820
On time
9:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h06
10:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn4254 · ICE 1012
On time
9:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h20
10:29 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 6149:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h55
10:05 AM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 820
On time
9:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h52
10:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1289:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h09
10:43 AM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1012
On time
9:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h48
10:29 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 793 · ICE 202
On time
9:41 AM Frankfurt South station
1h24
11:05 AM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1289:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h57
10:43 AM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 72810:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h06
11:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 202
On time
10:11 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h54
11:05 AM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1610
On time
10:11 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h22
11:33 AM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 72810:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h52
11:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1610
On time
10:26 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h07
11:33 AM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 16
On time
10:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h05
11:39 AM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn4493 · IC 2547
On time
10:38 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h28
1:06 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 612+Hessische Landesbahn1516610:39 AM Frankfurt South station
1h26
12:05 PM Cologne Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 16
On time
10:48 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h51
11:39 AM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 72611:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h06
12:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn4256 · ICE 1010
On time
11:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h20
12:29 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 61211:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h55
12:05 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 72611:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h52
12:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 12611:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h09
12:43 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1010
On time
11:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h48
12:29 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 12611:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h57
12:43 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 72412:07 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h07
1:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 151812:11 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h22
1:33 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 200
On time
12:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h54
1:05 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 72412:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h52
1:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 151812:26 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h07
1:33 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 314
On time
12:34 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h05
1:39 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn4495 · IC 2545
On time
12:38 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h28
3:06 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 610+Hessische Landesbahn1516812:39 PM Frankfurt South station
1h26
2:05 PM Cologne Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 314
On time
12:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h51
1:39 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 7221:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h06
2:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn4258 · ICE 9181:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h20
2:29 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 6101:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h55
2:05 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 7221:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h52
2:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 124
On time
1:34 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h09
2:43 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 9181:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h48
2:29 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 228
On time
1:41 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h25
4:06 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 228 · ICE 108
On time
1:41 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h24
3:05 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 124
On time
1:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h55
2:43 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 228
On time
1:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h07
4:06 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 7202:07 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h07
3:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 15162:11 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h22
3:33 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 108
On time
2:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h54
3:05 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 7202:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h52
3:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 15162:26 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h07
3:33 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 14
On time
2:34 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h05
3:39 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn4497 · ICE 20122:38 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h28
5:06 PM Cologne Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 518+Hessische Landesbahn15170
Delayed
1:10 PM 2:39 PMFrankfurt South station
1h26
4:05 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 14
On time
2:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h51
3:39 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 17163:01 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h24
4:25 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 628
On time
3:07 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h07
4:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn4260 · ICE 9163:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h20
4:29 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 518
On time
3:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h55
4:05 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 17163:16 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h09
4:25 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 628
On time
3:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h52
4:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 122
On time
3:34 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h09
4:43 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 9163:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h48
4:29 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 283:41 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h25
6:06 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 28 · ICE 106
On time
3:41 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h24
5:05 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 122
On time
3:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h55
4:43 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 283:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h07
6:06 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 626
On time
4:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h06
5:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 106
On time
4:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h54
5:05 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 15144:11 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h22
5:33 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 626
On time
4:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h52
5:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 15144:26 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h07
5:33 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 12
On time
4:34 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h06
5:40 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn4487 · IC 20414:38 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h28
7:06 PM Cologne Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 12
On time
4:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h52
5:40 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 17145:03 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h22
6:25 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 624
On time
5:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h06
6:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 516
On time
5:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h55
6:05 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS8 · ICE 2245:17 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h26
6:43 PM Cologne Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 17145:17 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h08
6:25 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 624
On time
5:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h52
6:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn29528 · ICE 118
On time
5:24 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h30
6:54 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 26 · ICE 104
On time
5:41 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h24
7:05 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 265:41 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h25
8:06 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 2245:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h55
6:43 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 118
On time
5:53 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h01
6:54 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 265:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h07
8:06 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 622
On time
6:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h06
7:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 104
On time
6:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h54
7:05 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 15126:11 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h22
7:33 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 622
On time
6:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h52
7:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 15126:26 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h07
7:33 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 10
On time
6:33 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h07
7:40 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS8 · ICE 514
On time
6:34 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h31
8:05 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4499 · IC 2349
On time
6:38 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h28
9:06 PM Cologne Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 10
On time
6:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h52
7:40 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 514
On time
7:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h55
8:05 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 6207:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h52
8:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 912
On time
7:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h48
8:29 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 120
On time
7:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h55
8:43 PM Cologne Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 247:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h07
10:06 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1028:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h54
9:05 PM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect

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Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne

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Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne run on average 38 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.

There are 32 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 153 km distance in 49m.

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
153 km
Average train duration
2h 15m
Cheapest ticket price
€10
Trains per day
38
Direct trains
32
Fastest train
49m
First train
12:01 AM
Last train
11:58 PM
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
63 days
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
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Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne trainsDeutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main and Cologne 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
49m
Cheapest Price
€10
Deutsche Bahn frequency
39 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
Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

Hessische Landesbahn

About
Hessische Landesbahn (HLB) is a regional transport company owned by the German state of Hesse, headquartered in Frankfurt am Main. It provides extensive bus and rail passenger transport services within Hesse and extends its operations into neighboring states like Bavaria, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Thuringia. HLB operates as a holding company with subsidiaries managing rail services (HLB Hessenbahn GmbH), bus services (HLB Hessenbus GmbH), and infrastructure/vehicle resources (HLB Basis AG). Their diverse fleet includes modern train types such as Stadler FLIRT, Alstom LINT, and Coradia Continental trains. Tickets from Deutsche Bahn are also valid on HLB trains.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Hessische Landesbahn frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snack and beverage service available on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require a ticket and must be leashed
Quiet zone

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 5m
Cheapest Price
€40
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
22 a day

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 9m
Cheapest Price
€80
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) frequency
6 a day

FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne can start from as little as €10 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Frankfurt am Main to Cologne is €31; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne is 49m to travel the 153 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne leaves at 12:01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne leaves at 11:58 PM.
Yes,there are 32 direct trains a day from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne, you can count on Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) for the best way to get you to Cologne. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Frankfurt am Main and Cologne and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Cologne from Frankfurt am Main is worth doing with a journey time of 49m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Cologne including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne

Most Frankfurt am Main to Cologne trains use the Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf to Köln Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Cologne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Frankfurt am Main
Arrival train stations in Cologne

Which Frankfurt am Main station do trains to Cologne leave from?

Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne leave from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. The station is 11 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre at Frankfurt am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof, 60549 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Frankfurt Flughafen FernbfFrankfurt am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof, 60549 Frankfurt am Main, Germany+49 69 2651055WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelShowerLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre

Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainIce · 11m · €2
Trn · 12m · €3
S8, S9 · 19m · €3 · every ~5 min
BusS8e · 28m · €6
X61, 61 · 41m · every ~13 min
61, X61 · 42m · every ~13 min

Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf train station facilities and services

Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.

Frankfurt (Main) HbfIm Hauptbahnhof, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, GermanyWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre

Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS9, S8, S6, S5, S4, S3, S2, S1 · 5m · €1 · every ~51 min
BusN5, N12, N4 · 5m · every ~1 min
Tram18, 14, 12, 11 · 6m · €3 · every ~38 min
SubwayU5, U4 · 4m · €3 · every ~39 min

Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services

Frankfurt (Main) 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, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.

More about Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Frankfurt (Main) SüdFrankfurt (Main) Süd, Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am MainWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Süd from Frankfurt am Main city centre

Frankfurt (Main) Süd is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS6, S5, S4, S3 · 5m · €1 · every ~27 min
BusN8 · 9m
M36, 30 · 14m · every ~21 min
Tram18 · 11m · €3 · every ~12 min
SubwayU8, U3, U2, U1 · 5m · €3 · every ~40 min

Frankfurt (Main) Süd train station facilities and services

Frankfurt (Main) Süd 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: Merals Imbiss, Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg, Freigut, Holbein's

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Information desks are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel am Berg, Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt, Hotel Ritter, Lindner Main Plaza.

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