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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf
Cheapest price on Sep 19
Kč311
Average ticket price on Sep 19
Kč311
Fastest journey on Sep 19
2 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
2 h 10 m
Buses on Sep 19
1
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap bus 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 Kč311 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only Kč311.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 1 buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 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 2 h 10 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 2 h 10 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.
(Prague -> Amsterdam)5:55 AM2h10Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)8:05 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)Kč3111One-way0 transfers
- (Prague -> Amsterdam)5:55 AM2h10Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)8:05 AMKöln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)Kč3111One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of Kč924 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč924, while a train costs an average of Kč1234.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
Kč924 Average price Cheapest | Kč1234 Average price | Kč615 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf:
A bus is Kč311 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf costing on average Kč1234.
Other travel options to Cologne Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
Tickets start at around Kč924 compared to roughly Kč615 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč-308.26. The journey takes 4h 51m versus 1h 56m 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.
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.
Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price Kč307 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price Kč242 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price Kč231 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price Kč279 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price Kč242 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price Kč279 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč415 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price Kč307 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price Kč307 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč279 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price Kč208 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč2724 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč307 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price Kč208 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price Kč279 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč518 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price Kč341 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Kč412 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč700 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč279 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price Kč241 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price Kč242 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price Kč307 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price Kč242 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Kč412 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč279 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Kč412 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price Kč208 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč402 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč557 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price Kč341 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Kč341 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price Kč278 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Kč2724 |
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf bus times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf buses for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Prague -> Amsterdam) | 5:55 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h10 | 8:05 AM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at Kč207 but you can travel from only Kč181 by train.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:55, the last at 21:05. The fastest bus covers the 93 miles (151 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 93 miles (151 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price Kč207 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 3:55 AM |
Last bus 9:05 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne HbfYou can travel by bus between Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as Kč181. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus 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 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 Cologne Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- 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).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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