Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) station train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) station

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 19

Cheapest price on Sep 19

$117

Average ticket price on Sep 19

$119

Fastest journey on Sep 19

5 h 54 m

Average journey duration on Sep 19

5 h 54 m

Trains on Sep 19

11

Distance

546 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) 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 (Oder) station will cost around $119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $117.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) station without transferring at least once.

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    5:49 AM5h54
    Cologne Hbf
    11:43 AMFrankfurt (Oder) station
    $1171One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    6:21 AM5h57
    Cologne Hbf
    12:18 PMFrankfurt (Oder) station
    $1171One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    8:22 AM5h56
    Cologne Hbf
    2:18 PMFrankfurt (Oder) station
    $1171One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    10:22 AM5h56
    Cologne Hbf
    4:18 PMFrankfurt (Oder) station
    $1171One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    11:49 AM5h54
    Cologne Hbf
    5:43 PMFrankfurt (Oder) station
    $1171One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) station

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $81 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $81, while a flight costs an average of $418.

Distance: 339 miles (546 km)

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Flight
Bus
Driving

$162

Average price

$418

Average price

$81

Average price

Cheapest

$123

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 7m

Average total duration

5h 37m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 0m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 0m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

12h 38m

Average total duration

12h 8m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 45m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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Eurowings

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FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) station is a bus with an average price of $81.

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) station:

A bus is $81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) station costing on average $162.

A bus is $337 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) station costing on average $418.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) station is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt (Oder) station take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 37m.

Bus takes on average 12h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cologne Hbf and Frankfurt (Oder) station including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) station among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 8m sooner (5h 37m by train vs 5h 45m by car). Tickets start at around $162 compared to roughly $123 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.

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 (Oder) station train times

The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) station trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 555 · 3118 · 33769
On time
8:44 AM Cologne Hbf
5h59
2:43 PM Frankfurt (Oder) station
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 857 · S3 · 33771
On time
9:45 AM Cologne Hbf
5h59
3:44 PM Frankfurt (Oder) station
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 557 · 3122 · 33773
On time
10:44 AM Cologne Hbf
5h59
4:43 PM Frankfurt (Oder) station
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 859 · S3 · 33775
On time
11:45 AM Cologne Hbf
5h58
5:43 PM Frankfurt (Oder) station
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 559 · 3126 · 33777
On time
12:44 PM Cologne Hbf
5h59
6:43 PM Frankfurt (Oder) station
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 951 · S3 · 33779
On time
1:45 PM Cologne Hbf
6h02
7:47 PM Frankfurt (Oder) station
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 651 · 3130 · 33781
On time
2:44 PM Cologne Hbf
5h59
8:43 PM Frankfurt (Oder) station
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 953 · S3 · 33783
On time
3:45 PM Cologne Hbf
5h59
9:44 PM Frankfurt (Oder) station
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 653 · S3 · 73825
On time
4:44 PM Cologne Hbf
5h51
10:35 PM Frankfurt (Oder) station
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 955 · 3136 · 33747
On time
5:45 PM Cologne Hbf
6h34
12:19 AM Frankfurt (Oder) station
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 655 · 3138 · 33749
On time
6:44 PM Cologne Hbf
6h34
1:18 AM Frankfurt (Oder) station
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 657 · S9 · 33791
On time
8:45 PM Cologne Hbf
5h56
2:41 AM Frankfurt (Oder) station
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1541 · S3 · 33755
On time
11:01 PM Cologne Hbf
8h46
7:47 AM Frankfurt (Oder) station
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2347 · ICE 1541 · S3 · 33755
On time
11:14 PM Cologne Hbf
8h33
7:47 AM Frankfurt (Oder) station
3 transfers

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) station

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Trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) station run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $133 but you can travel from only $48 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 07:45, the last at 09:35. The fastest train covers the 339 miles (546 km) distance in 5h 2m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $48
Distance
339 miles (546 km)
Average train duration
5h 37m
Cheapest ticket price
$133
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
5h 2m
First train
7:45 AM
Last train
9:35 AM
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Sat
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $48

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) station trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Frankfurt (Oder) station from $48. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
5h 2m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
$133
Deutsche Bahn frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
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FAQs: Trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) station

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) 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 (Oder) station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) station can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $133, while the average price is around $162.
The train from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) station takes 5h 2m and runs 5 per day.
The first train from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) station leaves at 7:45 AM.
The distance by train from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) station is 339 miles (546 km).
The last train from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) station leaves at 9:35 AM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) station.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) station.
The cheapest way to get from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) station is by bus, with a cost of around $48.
The train journey from Köln Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) is not particularly known for its scenic views, as it primarily traverses urban and industrial areas, though there are occasional glimpses of the German countryside.
A day trip from Köln Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) is not feasible as the travel duration is 5h 2m, which is over the 120-minute threshold. However, there are 9 train trips per day available for this route.
Yes, you can take the train from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) station.
Since both Cologne Hbf and Frankfurt (Oder) station are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Frankfurt (Oder) station include Berlin, Poznan, Świebodzin, Zielona Góra, Zbaszynek.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) station among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Pass and Interrail Pass are valid on most trains in Germany, including Deutsche Bahn regional and long-distance services. Some high-speed trains may require a reservation fee even with a rail pass.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) station

Most Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) station trains use the Köln Hbf to Frankfurt (Oder) station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne Hbf and Frankfurt (Oder) station train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Cologne
Arrival train stations in Frankfurt (Oder)
Köln HbfTrankgasse 11, 50667 Cologne, GermanyWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre

Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainRb26 · 16m · $9 · every ~3 min
BusIvano-Frankivsk · 20m
Subway16 · 46m · $6 · every ~9 min
18, 16 · 51m · $6 · every ~14 min

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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