The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
- Cheapest price on Nov 02
- €15
- Average ticket price on Nov 02
- €42
- Fastest journey on Nov 02
- 1 h 6 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 02
- 1 h 6 m
- Trains on Nov 02
- 49
- Distance
- 151 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around €42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 49 trains from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, including 16 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct trains cover the 151 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest trains will take 1 h 6 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 62310:45 AM 1h06 Cologne Messe/Deutz 11:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
S6 · IC 24428:41 PM 2h32 Cologne Messe/Deutz 11:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf €26 1 One-way 1 transfer
S11 · IC 6040311:41 PM 3h17 Cologne Messe/Deutz 2:58 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf €26 1 One-way 1 transfer
S12 · ICE 2219:07 PM 1h20 Cologne Messe/Deutz 10:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf €30 1 One-way 1 transfer
ICE 8217:45 PM 1h06 Cologne Messe/Deutz 8:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
ICE 5277:45 AM 1h06 Cologne Messe/Deutz 8:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf €54 1 One-way 0 transfers
ICE 7233:45 PM 1h06 Cologne Messe/Deutz 4:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf €37 1 One-way 0 transfers
ICE 8217:45 PM 1h06 Cologne Messe/Deutz 8:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
ICE 62511:45 AM 1h06 Cologne Messe/Deutz 12:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
ICE 7275:45 PM 1h06 Cologne Messe/Deutz 6:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Trains from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 21 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:07, the last at 21:56. The fastest train covers the 93 miles (151 km) distance in 57m.
Distance 93 miles (151 km) |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 2:07 AM |
Last train 9:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trip
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Live departures
Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 523 · ICE 921 | 5:22 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h42 | 7:04 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S19 · ICE 511 · ICE 1555 | 5:37 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h36 | 7:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S11 · ICE 23 | 5:41 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h32 | 8:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10953 · ICE 1573+ 15153 | 6:25 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3h07 | 9:32 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
10505 · ICE 101 · 15511+ 24313 | 6:34 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h36 | 8:10 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 525 · ICE 23 | 6:48 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h25 | 8:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S6 · ICE 1713 | 7:21 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h28 | 8:49 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S11 · ICE 25 | 7:41 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h32 | 10:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 527 · ICE 1557 | 7:48 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h25 | 9:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26852 · ICE 11 | On time 8:08 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h19 | 9:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 529 | 8:45 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h06 | 9:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S19 · ICE 121 | Delayed 9:07 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 9:41 AM 9:41 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 915 · 4257 | 9:31 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 10:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S11 · ICE 27 | 9:41 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h32 | 12:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 217 · ICE 1559 | 9:58 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h15 | 11:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26810 · ICE 13 | On time 10:08 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h19 | 11:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10471 · ICE 1515 | 10:15 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h34 | 11:49 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 623 · ICE 27 | On time 10:55 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h18 | 12:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S19 · ICE 225 · S8 | 11:07 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h36 | 12:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S11 · ICE 29 | 11:41 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h32 | 2:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 625 · ICE 1651 | On time 11:48 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h25 | 1:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S19 · ICE 15 | On time 12:07 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 1:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10475 · ICE 1517 | 12:15 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h34 | 1:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 627 · ICE 29 | On time 12:55 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h18 | 2:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S19 · ICE 123 | On time 1:07 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 2:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 919 · 4261 | On time 1:30 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h21 | 2:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10425 · ICE 229 | On time 1:41 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h32 | 4:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 629 · ICE 1653 | On time 1:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h28 | 3:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S19 · ICE 315 | On time 2:07 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 3:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10479 · ICE 1519 | 2:15 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h34 | 3:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 721 · ICE 229 | On time 2:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h28 | 4:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S19 · ICE 125 | On time 3:07 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 4:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1011 · 4263 | On time 3:30 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h21 | 4:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S11 · ICE 927 | 3:41 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h31 | 6:12 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 723 · ICE 1655 | On time 3:46 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h27 | 5:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S19 · ICE 17 | On time 4:07 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 5:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10483 · ICE 1611 | On time 4:15 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h34 | 5:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 725 · ICE 927 | 4:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h27 | 6:12 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S19 · ICE 127 | 5:07 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 6:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1013 · 4265 | On time 5:32 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h19 | 6:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S11 · ICE 929 | 5:41 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h32 | 8:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 727 · ICE 1657 | On time 5:46 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h27 | 7:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S19 · ICE 317 | On time 6:07 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 7:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S11 · ICE 1613 | On time 6:11 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h38 | 7:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 729 · ICE 929 | 6:55 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h18 | 8:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S19 · ICE 129 | 7:07 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 8:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 821 | On time 7:46 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h05 | 8:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S19 · ICE 19 | On time 8:07 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 9:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 823 | On time 8:37 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h14 | 9:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 205 · ICE 1021 | On time 8:44 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h29 | 10:13 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S19 · ICE 221 | 9:07 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 10:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10933 · 4169+ 15147 | 9:24 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3h40 | 1:04 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S11 · ICE 617 · S9 | 9:41 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h47 | 11:28 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S19 · ICE 319 | On time 10:07 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h36 | 11:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
89743 · IC 60403 | On time 10:59 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h57 | 1:56 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S12 · ICE 619 | 11:57 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h21 | 1:18 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, November 2 | |||||
S19 · ICE 827 | On time 3:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h34 | 4:48 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10005 · ICE 521 | On time 4:15 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h33 | 5:48 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Hessische Landesbahn from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Hessische Landesbahn trains will get you between Cologne Messe/Deutz and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from €7. 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
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Cologne Messe/Deutz and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
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FAQs: Trains from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 (Main) Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Most Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains use the Köln Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne Messe/Deutz and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Köln Messe/Deutz from Cologne city centre
Köln Messe/Deutz is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Messe/Deutz train station facilities and services
Köln Messe/Deutz 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: Imbiss Athena, Arena Grill, Cafe Especial, Joe Champs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. ATMs are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Information desks are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pension Helenenwall, Zur guten Quelle, Zum Goldenen Hut, Merlin.
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) 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, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
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