- Must visit
Museum Ludwig
Major modern and contemporary art museum beside the cathedral, known for Pop Art, Picasso works, and a strong international collection.
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Buses per day
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 $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 1 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main Airport for Cologne Hbf on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 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 Sun, Jun 21 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)
(Prague -> Amsterdam)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 prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m 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 $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf costing on average $41 (€34).
Other travel options to Cologne Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 4m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€15) compared to roughly $29 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10 (€8). The journey takes 2h 4m 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.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $110 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 7:10 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 3h00 | 10:10 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h00 | 9:30 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 0 transfersDirect | |
30481 · 50458 | 11:15 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 17h35 | 4:50 PM Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
(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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Buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:55, the last at 22:05. The fastest bus covers the 93 miles (151 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 93 miles (151 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 3:55 AM |
Last bus 10:05 PM |
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Discover the best of Cologne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cologne trip today.
Major modern and contemporary art museum beside the cathedral, known for Pop Art, Picasso works, and a strong international collection.
Cologne’s key archaeological museum for Roman heritage, famous for mosaics and finds from the city’s ancient past. Parts of the collection may be presented in temporary locations during building works
Leading fine arts museum with important medieval, Baroque, and 19th-century paintings, offering one of Cologne’s strongest classic art collections.
Revitalized waterfront district with striking modern architecture, promenades, and photogenic Rhine views, popular on social media.
Wide riverside steps and promenade on the right bank, famous for postcard views back toward the cathedral skyline.
Historic Old Town square lined with traditional facades and lively public life, ideal for absorbing the classic Cologne atmosphere.
The city’s signature top-fermented beer, traditionally served in small cylindrical glasses. It is central to Cologne’s brewing culture and best enjoyed in a classic brauhaus.
A classic Cologne snack of rye roll, Gouda cheese, mustard, onions, and pickles. Despite the name, it contains no chicken and is a staple in local beer halls.
A traditional Rhineland dish of mashed potatoes and apple sauce, often served with black pudding and fried onions. The name means 'Heaven and Earth.'
Established traditional brewery restaurant in the old town, popular for authentic Cologne specialties, Kölsch, and rustic historic atmosphere.
Well-known central brauhaus serving Sion Kölsch and dependable local dishes. A solid choice for visitors wanting a classic Cologne beer hall experience.
A long-established restaurant by the Rhine, especially known for pork knuckle and hearty German fare in a traditional, tourist-friendly setting.
Moderate by German standards. Budget eats are easy to find, but hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxis. Small tips are optional in cafes and bars.
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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.

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