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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
49 m
Average duration
49 m
Trains per day
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 $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 48 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Frankfurt am Main Airport on Thu, Nov 27, 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 27 the direct trains cover the 151 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
On Thu, Nov 27 the slowest trains will take 49 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 619ICE 909RB 25445 · IC 60403RB 25407 · ICE 921ICE 921 · RE 4251ICE 221ICE 129ICE 125ICE 121ICE 127
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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a flight costs an average of €578.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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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, Wednesday, November 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 921 · RE 4251 | Delayed 2:49 AM 2:49 AMCologne Hbf | 2h44 | 6:01 AM 6:01 AMFrankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 121 | Delayed 8:32 AM 8:28 AMCologne Hbf | 0h49 | 9:19 AM 9:19 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RE 28510 · ICE 621 | Delayed 8:32 AM 8:31 AMCologne Hbf | 1h02 | 9:42 AM 9:42 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| S 11 · ICE 515 | On time 8:47 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h02 | 9:49 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 27 | Delayed 9:15 AM 8:53 AMCologne Hbf | 2h05 | 11:23 AM 11:23 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 817 | On time 8:59 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h09 | 10:08 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RE 28518 · ICE 629 | On time 12:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h02 | 1:33 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 229 | On time 12:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h05 | 2:58 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 519 | Delayed 12:57 PM 12:55 PMCologne Hbf | 0h54 | 1:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 901 | On time 12:59 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h09 | 2:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 315 | On time 1:27 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h50 | 2:17 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 127 | On time 4:28 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h49 | 5:17 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RE 28526 · ICE 727 | On time 4:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h02 | 5:33 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| S 19 · ICE 613 | On time 4:41 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 5:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 929 | On time 4:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h05 | 6:58 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 905 | On time 5:00 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 6:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 129 | On time 6:28 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h49 | 7:17 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 19 · ICE 615 | On time 6:41 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 7:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1021 | On time 6:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h06 | 8:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 19 | On time 7:20 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h57 | 8:17 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RB 10578 · ICE 823 | On time 7:24 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h10 | 8:34 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 221 | On time 8:28 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h49 | 9:17 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 617 | On time 9:04 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h58 | 10:02 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 909 | On time 9:27 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h13 | 10:40 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RB 25445 · IC 60403 | On time 9:56 PM Cologne Hbf | 3h07 | 1:03 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 827 | On time 2:21 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h12 | 3:33 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RB 25407 · ICE 921 | Delayed 2:56 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h50 | 5:46 AM 5:46 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 521 | On time 3:20 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h06 | 4:26 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 12 · ICE 523 | On time 4:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h22 | 5:33 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 511 | On time 4:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h01 | 5:49 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 19 · ICE 913 | On time 6:01 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h05 | 7:06 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 813 | 6:18 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 7:26 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RE 28506 · ICE 527 | On time 6:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h02 | 7:33 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1621 | 6:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h05 | 8:58 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 513 | On time 6:55 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h54 | 7:49 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S 19 · ICE 915 | 8:01 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h05 | 9:06 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
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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 14 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:58, the last at 18:53. The fastest train covers the 93 miles (151 km) distance in 49m.
Distance 93 miles (151 km) |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 05:58 |
Last train 18:53 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, National Express, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport trainsDeutsche Bahn, National Express, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Frankfurt am Main Airport from $10 (€8). 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.
National Express
TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn 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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Welcome to the Römer, a stunning medieval building that has served as Frankfurt's city hall since the 15th century. Its iconic stepped gables and rich history symbolize the city's resilience and prosperity through centuries of change, making it a must-see for anyone interested in German heritage. As you explore its beautifully preserved interiors, you'll discover fascinating tales of emperors crowned here and vibrant markets held just outside.
Next on our journey is the Städel Museum, one of Germany’s most important art institutions founded in 1815 by banker Johann Friedrich Städel. This remarkable museum houses an extensive collection spanning over 700 years—from masterpieces by Old Masters like Rembrandt to modern works from artists such as Picasso—making it a treasure trove for art lovers. The unique blend of historical significance and contemporary relevance makes every visit an enlightening experience.
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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
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
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