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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 15
€7
Average ticket price on Sep 15
€29
Fastest journey on Sep 15
53 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
54 m
Trains on Sep 15
48
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf 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 Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around €29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
On Tue, Sep 15, we found 48 trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport, including 33 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 15 the direct trains cover the 151 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
On Tue, Sep 15 the slowest trains will take 54 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.
ICE 5159:54 AM0h55Cologne Hbf10:49 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station€71One-way0 transfers- S11 · ICE 2179:47 AM1h08Cologne Hbf10:55 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station€111One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1231:18 PM0h55Cologne Hbf2:13 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station€181One-way0 transfers
- ICE 118:19 AM0h54Cologne Hbf9:13 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station€201One-way0 transfers
- ICE 2014:54 PM0h55Cologne Hbf5:49 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station€201One-way0 transfers
- ICE 1231:20 PM0h53Cologne Hbf2:13 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station€201One-way0 transfers
- ICE 22511:20 AM0h53Cologne Hbf12:13 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station€401One-way0 transfers
- ICE 118:19 AM0h54Cologne Hbf9:13 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station€201One-way0 transfers
- ICE 1253:19 PM0h54Cologne Hbf4:13 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station€401One-way0 transfers
- ICE 1275:19 PM0h54Cologne Hbf6:13 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station€361One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €30 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 €30, while a train costs an average of €47.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€47 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average €47.
A bus is €566 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average €596.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main Airport take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 5m.
Bus takes on average 4h 27m.
You'll arrive about 52m sooner (1h 6m by train vs 1h 58m by car). Tickets start at around €47 compared to roughly €24 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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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 Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport trains for today, Monday, September 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S6 · ICE 621 | On time 9:37 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h02 | 10:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 515 | Delayed 8:15 AM 9:54 AMCologne Hbf | 0h55 | 9:05 AM 9:05 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 27 | Delayed 8:11 AM 9:55 AMCologne Hbf | 2h04 | 10:14 AM 10:14 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 13 | Delayed 8:25 AM 10:19 AMCologne Hbf | 0h54 | 9:16 AM 9:16 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1515 | On time 10:29 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h05 | 11:34 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S6 · ICE 623 | On time 10:37 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h02 | 11:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 105 | On time 10:56 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 11:51 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 225 | On time 11:20 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h53 | 12:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 28514 · ICE 625 | On time 11:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 12:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 29 | On time 11:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h06 | 1:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 517 | Delayed 10:02 AM 11:54 AMCologne Hbf | 0h55 | 10:52 AM 10:52 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 15 | On time 12:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 1:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1517 | On time 12:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h05 | 1:34 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 28516 · ICE 627 | On time 12:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 1:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 107 | Delayed 10:58 AM 12:56 PMCologne Hbf | 0h55 | 1:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 123 | On time 1:20 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h53 | 2:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10917 · ICE 919 | On time 1:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h57 | 2:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| 28518 · ICE 629 | On time 1:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 2:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 519 | Delayed 11:58 AM 1:54 PMCologne Hbf | 0h55 | 2:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 229 | On time 1:55 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h04 | 3:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 315 | On time 2:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 3:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1519 | On time 2:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h05 | 3:34 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 28520 · ICE 721 | On time 2:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 3:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 109 | On time 2:56 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 3:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 125 | On time 3:19 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h54 | 4:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10921 · ICE 1011 | On time 3:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h58 | 4:20 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| S6 · ICE 723 | On time 3:37 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h02 | 4:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 927 | On time 3:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h05 | 5:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 611 | Delayed 1:58 PM 3:54 PMCologne Hbf | 0h55 | 4:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, September 15 | |||||
| ICE 11 | On time 8:19 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h54 | 9:13 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1513 | On time 8:29 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h05 | 9:34 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 28508 · ICE 529 | On time 8:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 9:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 103 | Delayed 6:56 AM 8:54 AMCologne Hbf | 0h55 | 9:49 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 121 | Delayed 7:19 AM 9:18 AMCologne Hbf | 0h55 | 10:13 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10909 · ICE 915 | On time 9:22 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h57 | 10:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport
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Trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:21, the last at 21:57. The fastest train covers the 93 miles (151 km) distance in 42m.
Distance 93 miles (151 km) |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 1:21 AM |
Last train 9:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Frankfurt am Main Airport from €7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
VIAS Rail GmbH
Traveling by train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport
The train connection between Köln Hbf and Frankfurt am Main Airport offers a convenient and efficient way to travel between these two cities. With services provided by Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain, passengers can enjoy comfortable rides with frequent departures throughout the day. The journey typically takes around 1 hour, making it an ideal option for both business travelers and tourists looking to explore the cultural highlights of each destination.
Train Connection: Köln Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport
The train connection from Köln Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport takes approximately 49 minutes. There are 6 direct connections available each day, making it a convenient option for travelers.
Köln Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport
The first daily train journey from Köln Hbf departs at 06:17, providing an early start for travelers heading to Frankfurt am Main Airport. The last departure of the day is scheduled for 21:51, allowing late-night arrivals and departures between these two cities.
Train Tickets Price for Köln Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection from Köln Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport is €18. The average ticket price typically hovers around €56, making it a convenient option for travelers looking to explore these vibrant German cities.
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FAQs: Trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf 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.
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Popular train stations from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Most Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport trains use the Köln Hbf to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne Hbf and Frankfurt am Main Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
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