Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RB,RE,IC)

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

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

Cheapest price

$32

Average price

$41

Fastest journey

1 h 10 m

Average duration

1 h 24 m

Trains per day

Distance

140 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main 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 will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Cologne Bonn Airport for Frankfurt am Main on Thu, Jul 17, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jul 17 the direct trains cover the 140 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .

On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 31 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.

10:09PM3h11

Cologne Bonn Airport

01:20AMFrankfurt am Main

$321One-way

0 transfers

07:11AM1h30

Cologne Bonn Airport

08:41AMFrankfurt am Main

$371One-way

0 transfers

08:36AM1h47

Cologne Bonn Airport

10:23AMFrankfurt am Main

$391One-way

0 transfers

09:23AM1h31

Cologne Bonn Airport

10:54AMFrankfurt am Main

$411One-way

0 transfers

06:56PM3h42

Cologne Bonn Airport

10:38PMFrankfurt am Main

$571One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

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

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €15.

Distance: 86 miles (139 km)

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Train	Most popular Bus
€50 Average price	€9 Average price Cheapest
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main

Germany

Trains from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.

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 $5 (€4)

Distance

86 miles (139 km)

Average train duration

2h 15m

Cheapest ticket price

$19 (€15)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

41m

First train

06:11

Last train

21:26

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $5 (€4)

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt am Main trains

Travel to Frankfurt am Main from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) from $22 (€18) with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Train information from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt am Main with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 48 min
Cheapest Price: $22
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 4 a day

FAQs: Trains from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main

FAQs: Travel by train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne Bonn Airport to Frankfurt am Main.

Cheap train tickets from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt am Main can start from as little as $19 (€15) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt am Main is $58 (€47); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt am Main train travel time is 48 min for the 86 mile (139 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt am Main leaves at 1: 23 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt am Main leaves at 9: 51 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt am Main without having to change trains with Deutsche Bahn. There are 2 direct trains from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt am Main each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a train from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt am Main, you can count on Deutsche Bahn for the best way to get you to Frankfurt am Main. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Frankfurt am Main and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 51 PM.

A day trip to Frankfurt am Main from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) is worth doing with a journey time of 48 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt am Main by train is August.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt am Main including taking a train or bus.