The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 32 m
Buses per day
26
Distance
139 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 26 buses that leave Cologne Bonn Airport for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf on Fri, Nov 07, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct buses cover the 139 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest buses will take 1 h 40 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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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 86 miles (139 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€9 Average price Cheapest | €46 Average price |
2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Regiojet | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 12:29AM | Duration 2h09 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Live departures
Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf buses for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:15 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 2h15 | 3:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:55 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 2h15 | 4:10 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 2h10 | 5:25 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 2h10 | 8:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Amsterdam -> Prague) | 6:40 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 2h20 | 9:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Amsterdam -> Prague) | 6:40 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 2h50 | 9:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 2h00 | 10:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 2h45 | 10:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 2h10 | 11:30 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
6011 | 9:20 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 2h09 | 11:29 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 2h00 | 12:35 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 7 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:00 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 2h05 | 3:05 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 2h15 | 3:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:50 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 2h10 | 6:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 2h45 | 9:55 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 2h25 | 10:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 2h10 | 11:45 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 2h10 | 12:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf by train or bus
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Distance 86 miles (139 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 02:50 |
Last bus 21:20 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf start from as low as $8 (€6) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $11 (€9) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: FlixBus, Globtour Medjugorjie, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt (Main) HbfYou can travel by bus between Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf with FlixBus, Globtour Medjugorjie, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as $8 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, follow these tips:
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
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