Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 05

Cheapest price on Sep 05

lei224

Average ticket price on Sep 05

lei315

Fastest journey on Sep 05

1 h 7 m

Average journey duration on Sep 05

1 h 10 m

Trains on Sep 05

30

Distance

138 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport 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 Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around lei315 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only lei224.

Fast trains

On Sat, Sep 05, we found 30 trains from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, including 1 direct services.

On Sat, Sep 05 the direct trains cover the 138 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 7 m .

On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 11 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 523
    5:32 AM1h07
    Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
    6:39 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    lei2241One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 1611
    4:03 PM1h31
    Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
    5:34 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    lei2441One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 525
    6:23 AM1h16
    Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
    7:39 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    lei2441One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 529
    8:23 AM1h17
    Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
    9:40 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    lei2721One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 623
    10:23 AM1h16
    Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
    11:39 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    lei2721One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of lei155 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of lei155, while a train costs an average of lei293.

Distance: 85 miles (138 km)

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Most popular
Train
Bus
Driving

lei293

Average price

lei155

Average price

Cheapest

lei143

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 49m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 19m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 43m

Average total duration

4h 13m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 40m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is a bus with an average price of lei155.

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport:

A bus is lei139 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average lei293.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is by train with an average journey time of 1h 19m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main Airport take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cologne Bonn Airport and Frankfurt am Main Airport including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 21m sooner (1h 19m by train vs 1h 40m by car). Tickets start at around lei293 compared to roughly lei143 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport train times

The table below shows live departures for Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 523
On time
5:32 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1h07
6:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 525
On time
6:23 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1h16
7:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn10604 · ICE 913
On time
7:09 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1h10
8:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 527
On time
7:26 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1h13
8:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn89713 · ICE 11
On time
7:48 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1h25
9:13 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 529
On time
8:23 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1h17
9:40 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn10810 · ICE 119
On time
8:33 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1h23
9:56 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 121
On time
8:56 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1h17
10:13 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn10608 · ICE 915
On time
9:09 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1h11
10:20 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 27 · S99:23 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
3h21
12:44 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen2 transfers
Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 621
On time
9:23 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1h16
10:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn10812 · ICE 217
On time
9:33 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1h22
10:55 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn89717 · ICE 13
On time
9:48 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1h25
11:13 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 1515
On time
10:03 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1h31
11:34 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 623
On time
10:23 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1h16
11:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 225
On time
10:56 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1h17
12:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 29 · S911:23 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
3h21
2:44 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen2 transfers
Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 625
On time
11:23 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1h16
12:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn89721 · ICE 15
On time
11:48 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1h25
1:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 1517
On time
12:03 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1h31
1:34 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 627
On time
12:23 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1h16
1:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 123
On time
12:56 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1h17
2:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn10616 · ICE 919
On time
1:09 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1h10
2:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 629
On time
1:23 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1h17
2:40 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 125
On time
2:56 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1h17
4:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn10620 · ICE 1011
On time
3:09 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1h11
4:20 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 723
On time
3:23 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1h16
4:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 927 · S93:23 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
3h21
6:44 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn89729 · ICE 17
On time
3:48 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1h25
5:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS19 · ICE 1611
On time
4:03 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1h31
5:34 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport

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Trains from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at lei77 but you can travel from only lei45 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 03:23, the last at 21:27. The fastest train covers the 85 miles (138 km) distance in 44m.

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 lei45
Distance
85 miles (138 km)
Average train duration
1h 19m
Cheapest ticket price
lei77
Trains per day
13
Fastest train
44m
First train
3:23 AM
Last train
9:27 PM
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Mon
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 lei45

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport trainsDeutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn trains will get you between Cologne Bonn Airport and Frankfurt am Main Airport from lei45. 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 Deutsche Bahn Duration
44m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
lei77
Deutsche Bahn frequency
7 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

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
Average Hessische Landesbahn Duration
3h 16m
Cheapest Hessische Landesbahn Price
lei285
Hessische Landesbahn frequency
6 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

FAQs: Trains from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport

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

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at lei77, while the average price is around lei293.
The train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport takes 44m and runs 13 per day.
The first train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport leaves at 3:23 AM.
The distance by train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is 85 miles (138 km).
The last train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport leaves at 9:27 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport. This service operates 0 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport.
The cheapest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is by bus, with a cost of around lei45.
The train journey from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, including views of the Rhine River, charming villages, and countryside, providing a moderately scenic experience.
Yes, a day trip from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport is feasible with a travel time of 44m. Trains operate 9 times per day over a distance of 85 miles (138 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport.
Since both Cologne Bonn Airport and Frankfurt am Main Airport are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Frankfurt am Main Airport include Cologne, Strasbourg, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, Heidelberg.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Pass and Interrail Pass are valid on most trains in Germany, including Deutsche Bahn regional and long-distance services. Some high-speed trains may require a reservation fee even with a rail pass.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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