Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,RE,RB,EC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$21

Average price

$42

Fastest journey

50 m

Average duration

53 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

151 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main Airport for Cologne on Sun, Jul 13, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 13 the direct trains cover the 151 km distance in an average of 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .

On Sun, Jul 13 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.

Deutsche Bahn
08:23AM0h51
Frankfurt am Main Airport
09:14AMCologne
$211One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
08:10AM0h56
Frankfurt am Main Airport
09:06AMCologne
$211One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
09:08PM0h58
Frankfurt am Main Airport
10:06PMCologne
$451One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
06:10AM0h55
Frankfurt am Main Airport
07:05AMCologne
$551One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
11:41AM0h52
Frankfurt am Main Airport
12:33PMCologne
$701One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €10.

Distance: 93 miles (151 km)

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€63

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€13

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1h 36m

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1h 6m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 42m

Average total duration

2h 12m

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Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne train times

Showing trains for today, Saturday, July 12
Last updated at 7:16 AM
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deutsche_bahnICE 2920
Delayed
7:26 AM 7:23 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h53
8:19 AM 8:19 AMCologne Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 158
Delayed
7:42 AM 7:41 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h00
8:41 AM Cologne-Ehrenfeld
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 1012
Delayed
7:55 AM 7:54 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
0h54
8:48 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz
0 transfersDirect

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It was a relaxed journey from Frankfurt airport to Cologne main station on the ICE 616. The train is very comfortable due to its soft and comfortable seats. The service on board was also great, with coffee served at the seat. The journey time was less than an hour, which I personally found very impressive. Overall, I can highly recommend this connection.
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The journey from Frankfurt to Cologne was great. The train was mega-punctual, fast and comfortable. My carriage was clean and tidy and the staff on board were friendly. Wifi worked. Unfortunately, the price is a bit high for spontaneous bookers and the occupancy rate on the day of travel was high. Also, of course, you are not quite as flexible with a train connection. Overall, however, a good trip.
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The train ride was quite pleasant, the seats are very comfortable, you have legroom, a table and armrests, you can charge mobile phones on the spot at the sockets and use the wifi for free, there are toilets for the passengers which are quite clean. What I didn't like about the journey was that it was a bit noisy and that there are sometimes a lot of guests and if you're unlucky you don't have a seat. I really enjoyed the train ride and would recommend it to others.
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I travelled from Frankfurt Airport to Cologne Central Station on the ICE 616. There is nothing bad to say about this journey. The train was overall very clean and well maintained as well as comfortable. The journey time of just under 1 hour is amazing. The service on board was good, coffee was served at the seat. The train was not delayed, so I also caught my connecting train.
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I booked this train with a reserved seat by the window. Unfortunately, when I boarded, it was not free, but the rest of the carriage was, so I simply took a seat behind it, as I didn't mind. The carriage was a quiet area and was mostly quiet all the time. The toilets in my carriage were very clean and there was plenty of toilet paper, soap and towels. There was wifi on the train, which I didn't use, but there was a socket at my seat. The rest of the price-performance ratio was good.
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I had already had to travel to Frankfurt by Deutsche Bahn and had already had good experiences. Unfortunately, the ICE from Frankfurt to Cologne was delayed due to a fire brigade operation, but this was handled very well by the railway. Despite the somewhat tense atmosphere, the service was very good and the staff at the on-board bistro very friendly. As I had also reserved a seat in advance, the search in this regard was not difficult. Personally, I also find the long-distance train station at Frankfurt Airport a bit confusing. Unfortunately, the train arrived at Cologne Hbf almost an hour late, but I still find the connection with a normal journey time of 1 hour very pleasant and fast, as there is no need to change trains. I would particularly like to emphasise the cleanliness of the toilets on the train. There were also power sockets at every seat, but due to the relatively high number of passengers, the quality of the wifi was disappointingly rather poor. The seats were very comfortable. I can really only recommend the connection.
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The cleanliness in the trains on the route from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Central Station was good. The compartment, corridors and toilets were clean and well maintained. There was regular cleaning to maintain a pleasant and hygienic condition. The train ride from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Central Station was comfortable overall. The air conditioning in the train was pleasant, provided a super temperature during the journey. Overall, the comfort during the train journey on this route was very satisfactory.
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The journey from Frankfurt Airport to Cologne was on ICE 616. The train was pleasantly clean and hygienic, this applies in particular to the toilets on board. There were no delays on the route during the entire journey of just under an hour. Although the train had wifi, it was not available on the day of travel.
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The journey from Frankfurt Airport to Cologne was on ICE 616, in second class and without seat reservations. There were enough seats available anyway. The train was exceptionally clean and hygienic, the seats were not worn. The journey time was very short. There was a bistro, power sockets and wifi on board, which I made use of. The service on board was good, the staff was very friendly.
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The journey from Frankfurt airport to Cologne with the ICE 616 was quite speedy. It took less than 1 hour. The train itself was in very good condition, it was clean and well maintained. The conductor and the staff at the on-board bistro were friendly, the service was good. The train left Frankfurt airport on time and also arrived in Cologne on time. All in all, it was a pleasant journey, more pleasant than by car.
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We travelled from Frankfurt Airport back to Cologne on the DB ICE. As we had just arrived fresh from South Korea, a quick and pleasant journey back home was very important to us. The train arrived relatively on time, the seats were very comfortable and offered enough storage space for our bags. We could stow our suitcases at the entrance. The seats had enough power sockets and the internet was very stable. The train journey went without a hitch and we arrived at Cologne Central Station on time. After such a long journey, we are very grateful to DB for such an uncomplicated and quick trip back home. Overall, I would definitely recommend this trip.
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We landed in Frankfurt after our flight from Japan and wanted to take the ICE train home to Cologne. As we didn't know exactly when we would land in Frankfurt, we opted for a Flex Ticket so that we would be flexible about the time if there were any delays when we landed. The train arrived on time and we were also on time in Cologne. Unfortunately, we didn't have a seat reservation, so we had to stand in the full train for the hour. But that was fine for the short time. The wifi on the train was very stable and offered a stable internet connection. To wash my hands, I went to the toilet once and they looked very clean. The staff were polite and very helpful when we needed to store our heavy suitcases. Felt very comfortable and would do it again.
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We just landed back in Frankfurt from our trip to Japan and were able to catch our train to Cologne with a very slight delay. The train was pleasantly full. Unfortunately, when we went to our reserved seats, they were occupied. However, it was no problem to get the people there away. So we were able to travel relaxed from Frankfurt to Cologne. Fortunately, we also had a power socket between the two seats again. So our exhausted smartphone batteries could be recharged. The wifi connection was once again nothing. But the route is fortunately very well developed to get on the internet with 5G. Also, the price was again very good and justified. The conductor came once briefly, scanned our tickets and wished us a nice evening. Very nice!
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As always, a very positive trip that I would definitely give 5/5 stars if it weren't for one small drawback ...... Unfortunately, we were a whole hour late. On a journey that only takes 70 minutes, this is of course twice as annoying. Nevertheless, the train remains a better alternative for me than travelling by car. Apart from that, everything was very clean and didn't smell.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne

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Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
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 $5 (€4)
Distance
93 miles (151 km)
Average train duration
1h 6m
Cheapest ticket price
$12 (€10)
Trains per day
16
Direct trains
14
Fastest train
45m
First train
05:57
Last train
20:08
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 $5 (€4)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Cologne trains

For as little as $27 (€22) you can travel by train between Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) and Cologne with Deutsche Bahn. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn 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. 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.

Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Cologne train information:

  • Average Duration: 51 min
  • Cheapest Price: $27
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 25 a day

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Popular train stations from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne

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  • Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
  • Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
  • Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
  • Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
  • Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
  • Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
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Distance to city center
1 km
Dining
Dining
  • Imbiss Athena
  • Arena Grill
  • Cafe Especial
  • Joe Champs
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  • Pension Helenenwall
  • Zur guten Quelle
  • Zum Goldenen Hut
  • Merlin
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  • Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
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Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
Lockers
Lockers
  • There are luggage lockers in the station.
Dining
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  • asiagourmet
  • Coffee Fellows
  • dean&david
  • Dunkin' Donuts
  • KFC
  • McDonald's
  • Pizza Hut
  • Nordsee
  • Starbucks
  • Schweinske
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  • Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
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  • Wyndham Koeln
  • Hilton Cologne
  • Excelsior Hotel Ernst
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  • One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Köln-EhrenfeldWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
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Distance to city center
3 km
Dining
Dining
  • I Siciliani-Dolce&Salato
  • Burger King
  • Café Franck
  • Eichendorf
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  • Kölnotel
  • Black Hotels
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Distance to city center
1 km
Köln/Bonn FlughafenWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
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ParkingParking
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ATMATM
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Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
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Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
  • Tuesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
  • Wednesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
  • Thursday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
  • Friday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
  • Saturday: 09:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:00
  • Sunday: 12:00 16:00 - 15:30 20:00
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Distance to city center
13 km
Dining
Dining
  • Café Bistro Leysieffer
  • Mishba
  • Ständige Vertretung
  • Kamps

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