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

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

Showing times and prices for Jun 14

Cheapest price

$49

Average price

$54

Fastest journey

1 h 25 m

Average duration

1 h 32 m

Trains per day

Distance

139 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 (CGN) to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf without transferring at least once.

S 19 · ICE 529

08:23AM1h25

Cologne/Bonn Flughafen

09:48AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf

$491One-way

1 transfer

S 19 · ICE 253

09:04AM1h27

Cologne/Bonn Flughafen

10:31AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf

$541One-way

1 transfer

S 19 · ICE 621

09:23AM1h25

Cologne/Bonn Flughafen

10:48AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf

$541One-way

1 transfer

S 19 · ICE 13

09:56AM1h35

Cologne/Bonn Flughafen

11:31AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf

$561One-way

1 transfer

S 19 · ICE 817

09:36AM1h47

Cologne/Bonn Flughafen

11:23AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf

$561One-way

1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 1h 47m.

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Train	Most popular Bus
€48 Average price	€9 Average price Cheapest
2h 17m Average duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 48m Average duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 14

Last updated at 11:09 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
S 19 · ICE 529	On time 6:23 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen	1h25	7:48 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 transfer
S 19 · ICE 253	On time 7:04 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen	1h27	8:31 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 transfer
S 19 · ICE 621	On time 7:23 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen	1h25	8:48 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 transfer
S 19 · ICE 817	On time 7:36 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen	1h47	9:23 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 transfer
S 19 · ICE 13	On time 7:56 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen	1h35	9:31 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 transfer

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Overview: Train from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

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Trains from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) 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

1h 47m

Cheapest ticket price

$16 (€13)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 4m

First train

06:03

Last train

22:38

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $5 (€4)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains

You can travel by train between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf with Deutsche Bahn for as low as $16 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train.

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

Average Duration: 1 h 3 min
Cheapest Price: $16
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 4 a day

FAQs: Trains from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

FAQs: Travel by train from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 (CGN) to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.

Cheap train tickets from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf can start from as little as $16 (€13) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is $52 (€42); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) is on average 1 h 3 min for the 86 mile (138 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf leaves at 6: 23AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf leaves at 10: 56PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf without having to change trains with Deutsche Bahn. There are 4 direct trains from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

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

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 56PM.

A day trip to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 3 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

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

You have options as you can travel from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 2 different ways: bus or train.