The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$84
Fastest journey
51 m
Average duration
54 m
Trains per day
45
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 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 Airport long-distance station will cost around $84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 45 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Frankfurt Airport long-distance station on Wed, Mar 18, 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Mar 18 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 51 m .
On Wed, Mar 18 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.
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ICE 617
ICE 319
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Compare train and bus for Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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Live departures
Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station trains for today, Tuesday, March 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 225 | Delayed 10:40 AM 10:28 AMCologne Hbf | 0h51 | 11:30 AM 11:30 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 517 | Delayed 11:06 AM 10:54 AMCologne Hbf | 0h55 | 11:56 AM 11:56 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 15 | Delayed 11:24 AM 11:18 AMCologne Hbf | 0h55 | 12:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1517 | On time 11:29 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h05 | 12:34 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 123 | On time 12:28 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h01 | 1:29 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
28518 · ICE 629 | On time 12:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 1:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1229 | On time 12:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h06 | 2:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 519 | Delayed 1:08 PM 12:54 PMCologne Hbf | 0h55 | 1:58 PM 1:58 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 315 | On time 1:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 2:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 125 | On time 2:28 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h01 | 3:29 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
28522 · ICE 723 | On time 2:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 3:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 927 | On time 2:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h06 | 4:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 611 | On time 2:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 3:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 17 | On time 3:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 4:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 127 | On time 4:28 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h01 | 5:29 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
28526 · ICE 727 | On time 4:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 5:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 929 | On time 4:53 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h06 | 6:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 613 | On time 4:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 5:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 317 | On time 5:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 6:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 129 | On time 6:28 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h01 | 7:29 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
28530 · ICE 821 | On time 6:31 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 7:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 615 | On time 6:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 7:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 19 | On time 7:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 8:13 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
17366 · ICE 823 | On time 7:25 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h14 | 8:39 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 221 | On time 8:28 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h01 | 9:29 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 617 | On time 8:54 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 9:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 319 | On time 9:18 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h11 | 10:29 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, March 18 | |||||
ICE 827 | On time 2:21 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h15 | 3:36 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 921 | 2:49 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h56 | 5:45 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 521 | On time 3:28 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 4:36 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 911 | On time 4:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h54 | 5:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 511 | On time 4:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h01 | 5:49 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1221 | On time 4:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h06 | 6:59 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1511 | On time 5:27 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h07 | 6:34 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
17406 · ICE 913 | On time 6:21 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h58 | 7:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1713 | On time 6:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h05 | 7:38 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 25 | 6:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h06 | 8:59 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 513 | On time 6:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 7:49 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 11 | On time 7:19 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h54 | 8:13 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
10909 · ICE 915 | On time 8:22 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h57 | 9:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 121 | On time 8:28 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h01 | 9:29 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
28510 · ICE 621 | On time 8:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 9:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1225 | 8:53 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h06 | 10:59 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 515 | On time 8:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 9:49 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 225 | On time 10:28 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h51 | 11:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
28514 · ICE 625 | 10:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 11:39 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
Trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:49, the last at 22:56. The fastest train covers the 93 miles (151 km) distance in 49m.
Distance 93 miles (151 km) |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 02:49 |
Last train 22:56 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station trainsDeutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 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.
Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 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 Airport long-distance station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
- 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
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