The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
88
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf 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 Hbf to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 88 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Frankfurt am Main on Sun, May 24, 49 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct trains cover the 153 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
On Sun, May 24 the slowest trains will take 55 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 9213:49 AM3h14Cologne Hbf7:03 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$161One-way0 transfers
IC 22428:53 PM2h32Cologne Hbf11:25 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$251One-way0 transfers
ICE 921 · 42513:49 AM2h45Cologne Hbf6:34 AMFrankfurt am Main Flughafen$281One-way1 transfer
ICE 12215:53 AM2h20Cologne Hbf8:13 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$281One-way0 transfers
ICE 61911:54 PM0h59Cologne Hbf12:53 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$311One-way0 transfers
ICE 51711:54 AM0h55Cologne Hbf12:49 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$441One-way0 transfers
ICE 6157:54 PM0h55Cologne Hbf8:49 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$401One-way0 transfers
ICE 5159:54 AM0h55Cologne Hbf10:49 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$401One-way0 transfers
ICE 2058:54 PM0h55Cologne Hbf9:49 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$401One-way0 transfers
ICE 6135:54 PM0h55Cologne Hbf6:49 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$371One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$37 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 18m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€30) compared to roughly $29 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-7.60 (€-6.15). The journey takes 2h 18m versus 2h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main trains for today, Saturday, May 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 511 · S9 | On time 5:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h40 | 7:28 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 511 | On time 5:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h01 | 6:49 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1221 | On time 5:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h06 | 7:59 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1221 | On time 5:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h20 | 8:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
28504 · ICE 525 | 6:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 7:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
28504 · ICE 525 | 6:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 7:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
17406 · ICE 913 | On time 7:21 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h58 | 8:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1713 | On time 7:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h16 | 8:49 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1713 | On time 7:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h01 | 8:34 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 25 | 7:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h20 | 10:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 25 | 7:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h06 | 9:59 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 513 · ICE 1557 | On time 7:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h19 | 9:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 513 | On time 7:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 8:49 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 | |
28508 · ICE 529 | On time 8:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 9:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 103 · ICE 25 | 8:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h19 | 10:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 121 | On time 9:20 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 10:15 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 121 | On time 9:20 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h09 | 10:29 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
10909 · ICE 915 | Delayed 9:22 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h57 | 8:30 AM 8:30 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 11 | On time 9:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h21 | 10:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 11 | On time 9:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h04 | 10:29 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
28510 · ICE 621 | On time 9:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 10:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
28510 · ICE 621 | On time 9:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 10:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1225 | On time 9:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h27 | 12:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 515 | On time 9:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 10:49 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 515 · S9 | On time 9:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h34 | 11:28 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 13 | On time 11:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h14 | 12:39 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 13 | On time 11:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 12:20 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 | |
28514 · ICE 625 | On time 11:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 12:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 517 | On time 11:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 12:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 517 · S9 | On time 11:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h34 | 1:28 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1517 | On time 12:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h05 | 1:34 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1517 | On time 12:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 1:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
28516 · ICE 627 | On time 12:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 1:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
28516 · ICE 627 | On time 12:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 1:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 107 | On time 12:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 1:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 107 · ICE 796 | On time 12:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h23 | 2:17 PM Frankfurt South station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 123 | On time 1:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h09 | 2:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 123 | On time 1:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 2:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
17418 · ICE 919 | On time 1:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h58 | 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 | |
28518 · ICE 629 | On time 1:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 2:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1229 | On time 1:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h06 | 3:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1229 | On time 1:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h20 | 4:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 519 | On time 1:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 2:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 519 · S9 | On time 1:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h34 | 3:28 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1519 | 2:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h05 | 3:34 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1519 | 2:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 3:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S6 · ICE 721 | 2:37 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h14 | 3:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S6 · ICE 721 | 2:37 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h02 | 3:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 109 | On time 2:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 3:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 109 · ICE 1229 | On time 2:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h19 | 4:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 125 | On time 3:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h09 | 4:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 125 | On time 3:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 4:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
17422 · ICE 1011 | On time 3:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h58 | 4:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
28522 · ICE 723 | 3:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 4:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
28522 · ICE 723 | 3:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 4:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 927 | 3:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h19 | 6:12 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 927 | 3:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h06 | 5:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 611 · S9 | 3:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h34 | 5:28 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 611 | 3:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 4:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1611 | On time 4:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h05 | 5:34 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1611 | On time 4:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 5:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
28524 · ICE 725 | On time 4:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 5:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
28524 · ICE 725 | On time 4:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 5:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
28526 · ICE 727 | On time 5:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 6:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
28526 · ICE 727 | On time 5:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 6:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 929 | 5:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h20 | 8:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 929 | 5:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h06 | 7:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 613 | 5:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 6:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 613 · S9 | 5:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h34 | 7:28 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1613 | On time 6:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 7:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1613 | On time 6:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h05 | 7:34 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
28528 · ICE 729 | 6:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 7:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
28528 · ICE 729 | 6:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 7:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
28530 · ICE 821 | On time 7:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 8:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
28530 · ICE 821 | On time 7:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 8:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 615 · S9 | 7:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h34 | 9:28 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 615 | 7:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 8:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
17366 · ICE 1883 | 8:25 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h14 | 9:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
17366 · ICE 1883 | 8:25 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h26 | 9:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2242 | 8:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h20 | 11:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2242 | 8:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h06 | 10:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 205 | 8:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 9:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 221 | 9:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h09 | 10:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 617 | 9:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 10:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 617 · IC 2242 | 9:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h19 | 11:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 319 | On time 11:25 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h10 | 12:35 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 319 | On time 11:25 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h24 | 12:49 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 60403 | On time 11:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h08 | 2:01 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 60403 | On time 11:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h24 | 2:17 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 619 | 11:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h12 | 1:06 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 619 | 11:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h59 | 12:53 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 24 | |||||
ICE 827 | On time 3:21 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h27 | 4:48 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 827 | On time 3:21 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h15 | 4:36 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 921 · 4251 | 3:49 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h45 | 6:34 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 921 | 3:49 AM Cologne Hbf | 3h14 | 7:03 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 521 | On time 4:28 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h20 | 5:48 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 521 | On time 4:28 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 5:36 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S19 · ICE 523 | On time 5:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h40 | 6:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S19 · ICE 523 | On time 5:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h28 | 6:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main
Trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main run on average 38 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:21, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 95 miles (153 km) distance in 54m.
Distance 95 miles (153 km) |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Trains per day 38 |
Direct trains 22 |
Fastest train 54m |
First train 1:21 AM |
Last train 10:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Hessische Landesbahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Hessische Landesbahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Frankfurt am Main from $11 (€9). 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
Hessische Landesbahn
Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main
- 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.
- 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.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
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