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Cheap train tickets from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main

Showing times and prices for Oct 09

Cheapest

$58

Average

$62

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.

Cheapest

ICE 11

08:19AM1h19

Cologne Hbf

09:38AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station

$581One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

ICE 2403

08:55AM0h55

Cologne Hbf

09:50AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station

$581One-way

0 transfers

S 19

09:01AM1h06

Cologne Hbf

10:07AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station

$631One-way

1 transfer

ICE 2403

08:55AM1h18

Cologne Hbf

10:13AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf

$651One-way

1 transfer

ICE 11

08:19AM1h35

Cologne Hbf

09:54AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf

$651One-way

0 transfers

Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 9

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Deutsche Bahn S 19	08:01AM Cologne Hbf	1h40	09:41AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn S 19	08:01AM Cologne Hbf	1h25	09:26AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 11	08:19AM Cologne Hbf	1h19	09:38AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn ICE 11	08:19AM Cologne Hbf	1h35	09:54AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn RE 28508	08:31AM Cologne Hbf	1h02	09:33AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn RE 28508	08:31AM Cologne Hbf	1h17	09:48AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 2403	08:55AM Cologne Hbf	1h18	10:13AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn ICE 2403	08:55AM Cologne Hbf	0h55	09:50AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn S 19	09:01AM Cologne Hbf	1h25	10:26AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf	1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn S 19	09:01AM Cologne Hbf	1h06	10:07AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station	1 transfer

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Fastest train times from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main

Showing times and prices for Oct 09

Fastest Journey

55 m

Average

1 h 18 m

Trains per day

Distance

153 km

Of the 10 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Frankfurt am Main every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

ICE 2403

08:55AM0h55

Cologne Hbf

09:50AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station

$581One-way

0 transfers

RE 28508

08:31AM1h02

Cologne Hbf

09:33AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station

$741One-way

1 transfer

S 19

09:01AM1h06

Cologne Hbf

10:07AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station

$631One-way

1 transfer

RE 28508

08:31AM1h17

Cologne Hbf

09:48AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf

$861One-way

1 transfer

ICE 2403

08:55AM1h18

Cologne Hbf

10:13AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf

$651One-way

1 transfer

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ReviewsReviews for the rail journey from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main

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Punctuality

Speed

Comfort

Cons

Capacity utilisation

Price

Flexibility

My journey from Cologne to Frankfurt was fun. The train was super punctual and fast. I also really liked the comfort on board. Unfortunately, the price of my ticket was relatively high. The train was also quite full when I travelled. However, I am happy to recommend the train between Cologne and Frankfurt to anyone travelling on this route.

Pros

Punctuality

Speed

Service

Cons

WIFI

Flexibility

Capacity utilisation

The journey from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt was satisfactory and met my expectations. The train was punctual, clean and fast. I liked the service in the on-board bistro and the comfort in the compartment. Unfortunately, the wifi was somewhat variable and the load was high. I was also not so flexible with the saver fare. All in all, however, I would describe the price-performance ratio as very good.

Pros

Security

Climate-friendly

Cons

Train load

My train journey from Cologne to Frankfurt was an all-round positive experience. The outstanding features of this journey were the safety and the climate friendliness. The safety move was ensured by the well-trained staff and the modern security measures. I felt well looked after and supported throughout the journey. The climate friendliness of the train is an important factor in today's world. Travelling by train in an environmentally friendly way helped to minimise my ecological footprint, which is something that is very close to my personal heart. One small downer was the train's light load factor. Although it allowed me to enjoy the journey in peace, I would have liked more fellow passengers to liven up the social atmosphere. All in all, the train journey from Cologne to Frankfurt was a great experience that I can recommend to anyone looking for a safe and environmentally friendly way to travel.

Pros

Sockets

Good seats

Cons

No nice staff

I went there a few years ago with a friend of mine to travel by plane. I was very shocked by the staff as the people there were very rude and did not help us find our seats. But it was clean and there were power sockets and the toilets were reasonably well kept.

Pros

Very fast and reasonably comfortable

Cons

Unfortunately unpunctual and unclean

I booked this train connection with my girlfriend because we just wanted to try it out and see what it was like to travel by train to the city. The booking worked really well and we could easily print out our tickets. Unfortunately, the train arrived 20 minutes late and there was no announcement beforehand as to why the train was late. The boarding and the crowds were kept within limits and were fine. The train itself looked a bit dirty, the walls were covered with chewing gum and the surface of the seats was very slippery because of all the dirt on them. There was unfortunately no way to charge your mobile phone on the train, and a very poor internet connection, as well as no wifi. The staff simply ignored our questions. The toilet was an imposition, my girlfriend for example could not use it. Our conclusion: we were not very happy with this train connection and prefer to drive.

Pros

Quick

Clean

Quiet

Cons

Track change

The connection between Cologne and Frankfurt is great. The train ride is incredibly short for the distance. The train was right on time and arrived exactly on time. The quiet compartment I booked was very quiet and clean. The power sockets at the seat even charged my MacBook. The wifi was available throughout and at a good speed. The toilets were unfortunately a bit far away, but very clean. I had a coffee at the end of the journey in the on-board bistro, where I was served in a very friendly manner. Unfortunately, the track was changed 5 minutes before departure, which is stressful so close to departure time.

Pros

Equipment (wifi socket)

Comfort

Cleanliness

Cons

Price

My train ticket from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main was really great! The equipment with wifi and power sockets made the journey super pleasant and I was able to work comfortably. The comfort and cleanliness on the train were really great, which made the journey really pleasant. But to be honest, the price was a bit steep, that was the only downside. Still, if you are willing to pay a bit more for comfort and amenities, then this train ticket is definitely recommended. I had a pleasant journey, despite the price.

Pros

Punctual

Comfort

Service

Cons

Toilets

Socket

Information on

The train from Cologne to Frankfurt was a pleasant journey. The service staff were very courteous and friendly. The train also arrived on time and the comfort that was indicated was given. It was just a pity that the toilet was not clean and the socket connected to my seat was not working. I was also not informed about connecting trains, their tracks or departure times.

Pros

Fast

Cons

Delay

Thanks to my BahnCard 25, I was able to save another 25%. If this hadn't been the case, the ticket would have been too expensive for me personally for the short journey. Unfortunately, I had to change trains once, but it worked perfectly. We travelled for just under 1 hour and 20 minutes. It wasn't too crowded and there was electricity and wifi, which unfortunately often didn't work. I would have hoped for something better here.

Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main

Distance	94 miles (152 km)
Average train duration	49 min
Average train ticket price	$61 (€52)
Train frequency	10 a day
Direct train	Yes, there are 6 direct trains a day
Train providers	Deutsche Bahn

Trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main cover the 94 miles (152 km) long trip taking on average 49 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 10 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $23 (€20), but the average price of train tickets is $61 (€52).

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and VIAS Rail GmbH from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main trains

Travel from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main from $23 (€20) with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and VIAS Rail GmbH! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

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 Hbf to Frankfurt am Main train.

Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 49 min
Cheapest Price: $23
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 10 a day

FlixTrain is a German train company which is part of FlixMobility, the company who own FlixBus. Since 2018, FlixMobility has also offered the option of train travel to some of the largest German cities like Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart and Berlin including trains to Frankfurt am Main from Cologne Hbf. FlixTrain has high speed comfortable trains with a guaranteed seat, foot space, reading lamp and a luggage rack to store your belongings as well as sockets on most trains and free Wi-Fi for all passengers. The most popualr routes in Germany for FlixTrain are from Berlin to Hamburg, Frankfurt to Stuttgart and Cologne to Hamburg. They also offer trains on the Sotckholm to Gothenburg route in Sweden.

FAQs: Trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main

FAQs: Travel by train from Cologne Hbf 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 Hbf to Frankfurt am Main.

Cheap train tickets from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main can start from as little as $23 (€20) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main is $61 (€52); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main is 49 min to travel the 94 mile (152 km) long route, with around there are 10 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main leaves at 4: 53 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main leaves at 9: 51 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main without having to change trains with Deutsche Bahn. There are 6 direct trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Deutsche Bahn. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Cologne Hbf and Frankfurt am Main to compare what amenities they may offer.

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 Hbf is worth doing with a journey time of 49 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main by train is October.

You have options as you can travel between Cologne Hbf and Frankfurt am Main 2 different ways: train or bus.