The cheapest trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne

Showing times and prices for Sep 22

Cheapest

$22

Average

$33

The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne will cost around $ 33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 22.

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07:43PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h53 08:36PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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06:01AMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf1h04 07:05AMCologne Hbf
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$221One-way
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09:58AMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf2h10 12:08PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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$221One-way
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07:58PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf2h07 10:05PMCologne Hbf
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$221One-way
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09:09PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h57 10:06PMCologne Hbf
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$221One-way

Timetable Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne

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03:23AMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf2h42 06:05AMCologne Messe/Deutz
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05:43AMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h54 06:37AMCologne Messe/Deutz
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06:01AMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf1h04 07:05AMCologne Hbf
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06:43AMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h50 07:33AMCologne Hbf
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06:58AMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf2h13 09:11AMCologne Messe/Deutz
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07:09AMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h56 08:05AMCologne Hbf
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07:15AMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf1h07 08:22AMCologne Messe/Deutz
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07:25AMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h49 08:14AMCologne Messe/Deutz
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07:43AMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h47 08:30AMCologne Messe/Deutz
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07:55AMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h47 08:42AMCologne Messe/Deutz
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07:58AMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf2h10 10:08AMCologne Messe/Deutz
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08:09AMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h56 09:05AMCologne Hbf
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08:24AMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h51 09:15AMCologne Messe/Deutz
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08:31AMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf1h02 09:33AMCologne Hbf
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09:09AMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h56 10:05AMCologne Hbf
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09:23AMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf1h02 10:25AMCologne Messe/Deutz
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09:43AMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h47 10:30AMCologne Messe/Deutz
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09:55AMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h46 10:41AMCologne Messe/Deutz
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09:58AMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf2h10 12:08PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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10:09AMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h56 11:05AMCologne Hbf
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10:25AMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h50 11:15AMCologne Messe/Deutz
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10:43AMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h50 11:33AMCologne Hbf
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11:09AMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h56 12:05PMCologne Hbf
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11:22AMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf1h03 12:25PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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11:43AMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h46 12:29PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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11:55AMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h46 12:41PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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11:58AMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf2h10 02:08PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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12:09PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h56 01:05PMCologne Hbf
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12:24PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h51 01:15PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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12:43PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h50 01:33PMCologne Hbf
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01:09PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h56 02:05PMCologne Hbf
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01:25PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h51 02:16PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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01:43PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h47 02:30PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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01:55PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h46 02:41PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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01:58PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf2h10 04:08PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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02:09PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h56 03:05PMCologne Hbf
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02:25PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h50 03:15PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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02:43PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h50 03:33PMCologne Hbf
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03:09PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h56 04:05PMCologne Hbf
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03:25PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h50 04:15PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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03:31PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf1h06 04:37PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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04:09PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h56 05:05PMCologne Hbf
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04:26PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h48 05:14PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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04:37PMFrankfurt Flughafen Regionalbf2h34 07:11PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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04:43PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h56 05:39PMCologne Hbf
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05:09PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h56 06:05PMCologne Hbf
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05:25PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h48 06:13PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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05:55PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h46 06:41PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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05:59PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf2h18 08:17PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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06:09PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h56 07:05PMCologne Hbf
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06:25PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h51 07:16PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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06:37PMFrankfurt Flughafen Regionalbf2h31 09:08PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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06:43PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h50 07:33PMCologne Hbf
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07:09PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h56 08:05PMCologne Hbf
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07:22PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf1h03 08:25PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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07:43PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h53 08:36PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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07:55PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h47 08:42PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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07:58PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf2h07 10:05PMCologne Hbf
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08:09PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h56 09:05PMCologne Hbf
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08:25PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h49 09:14PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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08:44PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf1h07 09:51PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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09:09PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h57 10:06PMCologne Hbf
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09:25PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h49 10:14PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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09:59PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf2h14 12:13AMCologne Messe/Deutz
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10:09PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h56 11:05PMCologne Hbf
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10:25PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf1h12 11:37PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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11:25PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf1h14 12:39AMCologne Hbf
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11:39PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf2h27 02:06AMCologne Hbf
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The fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne

Showing times and prices for Sep 22

Fastest Journey

46 m

Average

1 h 9 m

Trains per day

68

Distance

151 km

Of the 68 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main Airport for Cologne every day 66 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 151 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 42 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.

Fastest
05:55PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h46 06:41PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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$351One-way
Fastest
09:55AMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h46 10:41AMCologne Messe/Deutz
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$371One-way
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01:55PMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h46 02:41PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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$371One-way
Fastest
11:55AMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h46 12:41PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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$371One-way
Fastest
11:43AMFrankfurt Flughafen Fernbf0h46 12:29PMCologne Messe/Deutz
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$221One-way

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Train Information from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne

distanceDistance94 miles (151 km)
durationAverage train duration46 min
priceAverage train ticket price$22 (€18)
frequencyTrain frequency25 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 25 direct trains a day
carriersTrain providersDeutsche Bahn

Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne cover the 94 miles (151 km) long journey taking on average 46 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $22 (€18), but the average price of train tickets is $22 (€18).

Deutsche Bahn

Find your perfect journey from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne with Deutsche Bahn (DB)! Check out the DB train schedules between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Cologne and then book cheap DB tickets with Omio. The distance from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne by DB is 94 miles (151 km) and the cheapest price for a DB ticket between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Cologne is $22 (€18).

DB is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 train journeys per day. A special feature of DB is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use at Omio.

DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Deutsche Bahn's current ticket policies due to COVID-19 for your train between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Cologne are the following:

  • Normal conditions apply
  • Cashless payments recommended
  • Online booking and check-in recommended
Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

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Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne
Travel by train to Cologne 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne.
FAQs
How much does a cheap train to Cologne from Frankfurt am Main Airport cost?
Looking to save money on your route? Omio customers have found the cheapest train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne for the next 7 days starting from $22 (€18)  one way.
How much is a train ticket between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Cologne?
If you’re looking to book your train tickets in the next week, you can expect the Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne train price to come in at an average of $22 (€18)  one way.
How many miles is it from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne by train?
The distance to Cologne from Frankfurt am Main Airport by train is approximately 94 miles (151 km).
How long is the train ride between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Cologne?
On average the Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne train travel time is 46 min  for the 94 miles (151 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
What train companies offer a service from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne?
If you're looking for trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne, you can rely on Deutsche Bahn to get you to Cologne. It's also good to check out all possible train providers for the Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne journey to see if there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
How many trains per day are there to Cologne from Frankfurt am Main Airport?
The average number of trains departing Frankfurt am Main Airport for Cologne is 25 a day. The train schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.
What time is the earliest train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne? What time is the last train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne?
The first Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne train departs at 5: 25 AM   and the last train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne leaves at 9: 39 PM. Check out the most up-to-date train schedule from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne on Omio and find the best time to travel to your destination.
How far in advance should I book a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne to get the best deals?
If you book a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average $22 (€18) one way. However, we recommend booking your train in advance to get access to the best prices. Train tickets between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Cologne are generally on sale a few months before the planned departure date.
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