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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Messe/Deutz
Showing times and prices for Feb 01
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$58
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
49 m
Trains per day
46
Distance
150 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Messe/Deutz 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 Messe/Deutz will cost around $58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Fast trains
Of the 46 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main Airport for Cologne Messe/Deutz on Sun, Feb 01, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Feb 01 the direct trains cover the 150 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
On Sun, Feb 01 the slowest trains will take 52 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 920 · 2684411:40PM2h44
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station02:24AMCologne Messe/Deutz
$171One-way
1 transfer
IC 2241 · 2851006:58AM2h35
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station09:33AMCologne Messe/Deutz
$241One-way
1 transfer
ICE 618 · S1904:59AM1h19
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station06:18AMCologne Messe/Deutz
$241One-way
1 transfer
ICE 82605:56AM1h18
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station07:14AMCologne Messe/Deutz
$331One-way
0 transfers
IC 60402 · 2545603:29AM2h39
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station06:08AMCologne Messe/Deutz
$341One-way
1 transfer
ICE 101011:41AM0h48
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station12:29PMCologne Messe/Deutz
$501One-way
0 transfers
ICE 91207:41PM0h48
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station08:29PMCologne Messe/Deutz
$761One-way
0 transfers
ICE 91801:41PM0h48
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station02:29PMCologne Messe/Deutz
$761One-way
0 transfers
ICE 91603:41PM0h48
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station04:29PMCologne Messe/Deutz
$881One-way
0 transfers
ICE 82407:22AM0h52
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station08:14AMCologne Messe/Deutz
$381One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Messe/Deutz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Messe/Deutz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
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€51 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Messe/Deutz train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Messe/Deutz trains for today, Saturday, January 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 8:40 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 60402 · S19 | Delayed 2:29 AM 2:29 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h49 | 5:18 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1012 | Delayed 9:00 AM 8:41 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h48 | 9:48 AM 9:48 AMCologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 128 · 17328 | Delayed 8:49 AM 8:46 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h08 | 9:54 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 728 | 9:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 10:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1610 · S19 | On time 9:26 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h18 | 10:44 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1010 | Delayed 10:53 AM 10:41 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h48 | 11:41 AM 11:41 AMCologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 126 · 17336 | Delayed 10:47 AM 10:46 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h08 | 11:54 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 724 | Delayed 11:23 AM 11:22 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 12:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1518 · S19 | 11:26 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h20 | 12:46 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 314 · S11 | On time 11:48 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h02 | 12:50 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 918 | On time 12:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h48 | 1:29 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 124 · 17344 | On time 12:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h06 | 1:54 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 720 | On time 1:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 2:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1516 · S19 | On time 1:26 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h19 | 2:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 14 · S11 | On time 1:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 2:49 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 916 | On time 2:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h48 | 3:29 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 122 · 17352 | Delayed 2:49 PM 2:48 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h06 | 3:54 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 626 | On time 3:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 4:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1514 · S19 | On time 3:26 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h20 | 4:46 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 218 | 3:40 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h08 | 4:48 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 118 | Delayed 4:53 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h59 | 5:53 PM 5:53 PMCologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 622 | On time 5:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 6:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1512 · S19 | On time 5:26 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h19 | 6:45 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 10 · 26833 | On time 5:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h04 | 6:52 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 620 | 6:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 7:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 912 | On time 6:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h48 | 7:29 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 120 · 17368 | Delayed 6:49 PM 6:48 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h06 | 7:54 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 528 | On time 7:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 8:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 318 · S11 | On time 7:29 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h20 | 8:49 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 526 | On time 8:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 9:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 910 · 93599 | On time 8:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h00 | 9:41 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 100 · S11 | 9:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h09 | 10:20 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 524 · 25447 | On time 9:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h26 | 10:48 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 510 · 17440 | On time 10:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h12 | 11:23 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 522 · S19 | 10:25 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h19 | 11:44 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 920 · 26844 | On time 10:40 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h44 | 1:24 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, February 1 | |||||
| ICE 618 · S19 | 3:59 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h19 | 5:18 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 826 | On time 4:56 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h18 | 6:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 18 · 26809 | On time 5:48 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h04 | 6:52 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2241 · 28510 | On time 5:58 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h35 | 8:33 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 824 | On time 6:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 7:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 220 · 17320 | 6:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h08 | 7:54 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 204 · S19 | On time 7:11 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h05 | 8:16 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1612 · S19 | 7:26 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h21 | 8:47 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 316 · S11 | 7:48 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h02 | 8:50 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 820 | On time 8:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 9:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Messe/Deutz
GermanyGermany
Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Messe/Deutz run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) but you can travel from only $11 (€8) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:57, the last at 21:24. The fastest train covers the 93 miles (150 km) distance in 52m.
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 $11 (€8)
Distance 93 miles (150 km) |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 05:57 |
Last train 21:24 |
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 $11 (€8)
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Messe/Deutz trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Cologne Messe/Deutz from $11 (€8). 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 Duration
51m
Cheapest Price
$19 (€15)
Deutsche Bahn frequency
15 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.
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.
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.
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.
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Messe/Deutz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Messe/Deutz 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 Cologne Messe/Deutz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Messe/Deutz can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $19 (€15), while the average price is around $65 (€51).
The train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Messe/Deutz takes 52m and runs 14 per day.
The distance by train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Messe/Deutz is 93 miles (150 km).
The first train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Messe/Deutz leaves at 5:57 AM.
The last train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Messe/Deutz leaves at 9:24 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Messe/Deutz. This service operates 8 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Messe/Deutz.
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Messe/Deutz is by bus, with a cost of around $11 (€8).
Yes, you can take the train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Messe/Deutz.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Messe/Deutz
Frankfurt am Main
Cologne
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
Hotel
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
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