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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$12
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$44
Fastest journey on Sep 18
1 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
2 h 10 m
Buses on Sep 18
10
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 10 buses from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Airport, including 8 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 151 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 2 h 25 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.
(Amsterdam -> Prague)7:40 PM2h20Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)10:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 PM2h25Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)11:25 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$221One-way0 transfers- FlixBus3:50 PM2h10Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)6:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:45 AM2h50Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)1:35 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:40 PM2h50Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)5:30 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:20 AM1h55Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)4:15 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$441One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:35 AM2h00Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)10:35 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$321One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:50 PM2h10Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)6:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$231One-way0 transfers
- (Amsterdam -> Prague)7:40 PM2h20Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)10:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:00 PM2h25Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)11:25 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)$221One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $56.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Airport:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average $56 (€46).
A bus is $689 (€564) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average $718 (€588).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main Airport take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 5m.
Bus takes on average 3h 47m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€24) compared to roughly $33 (€27) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€4). The journey takes 3h 47m versus 1h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Live departures
Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Airport buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 2:20 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 1h55 | 4:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:35 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 2h00 | 10:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:45 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 2h50 | 1:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 50429 · 30484 | 11:55 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 17h55 | 5:50 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 2:40 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 2h50 | 5:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:50 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 2h10 | 6:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:15 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 2h45 | 7:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| (Amsterdam -> Prague) | 7:40 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 2h20 | 10:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:00 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 2h25 | 11:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 50449 · 30480 | 11:00 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 17h40 | 4:40 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Airport
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Buses from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 17:40, the last at 19:00. The fastest bus covers the 93 miles (151 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 93 miles (151 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 5:40 PM |
Last bus 7:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main AirportYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Airport with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as $9 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 am Main Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- 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.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Most Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Airport buses use the Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) to Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne and Frankfurt am Main Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) from Cologne city centre
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) bus station facilities and services
Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, and WC.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen): Parking, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) from Cologne city centre
Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) bus station facilities and services
Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance and baggage claim area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Köln, ZOB from Cologne city centre
Köln, ZOB is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln, ZOB bus station facilities and services
Köln, ZOB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station), McDonald's (0.2 km), Vapiano (0.5 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln, ZOB.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln, ZOB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln, ZOB: Elevators, ramps.
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