The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Messe/Deutz
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$84
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
48 m
Trains per day
48
Distance
150 km
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 $84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 48 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main Airport for Cologne Messe/Deutz on Thu, Jun 18, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 the direct trains cover the 150 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
On Thu, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 48 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 · 2684411:40 PM2h44Frankfurt Airport long-distance station2:24 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$271One-way1 transfer
IC 60402 · S63:29 AM2h30Frankfurt Airport long-distance station5:59 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$421One-way1 transfer
ICE 22 · S119:59 PM2h20Frankfurt Airport long-distance station12:19 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$541One-way1 transfer
ICE 510 · 1095711:11 PM1h13Frankfurt Airport long-distance station12:24 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$551One-way1 transfer
ICE 10010:11 PM0h59Frankfurt Airport long-distance station11:10 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$621One-way0 transfers
ICE 101011:41 AM0h48Frankfurt Airport long-distance station12:29 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$861One-way0 transfers
ICE 9163:41 PM0h48Frankfurt Airport long-distance station4:29 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$861One-way0 transfers
ICE 10129:41 AM0h48Frankfurt Airport long-distance station10:29 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$861One-way0 transfers
ICE 10147:41 AM0h48Frankfurt Airport long-distance station8:29 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$1081One-way0 transfers
ICE 9181:41 PM0h48Frankfurt Airport long-distance station2:29 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$861One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Messe/Deutz:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Messe/Deutz costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Cologne Messe/Deutz take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 16m.
The journey is about 58m faster (1h 0m by train vs 1h 58m by car) and roughly $0.95 (€0.77) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($31 (€25) vs $32 (€26)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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, Wednesday, June 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60402 · S6 | Delayed 1:29 AM 3:29 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h30 | 5:59 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, June 18 | |||||
ICE 618 · S6 | 4:59 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h20 | 6:19 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 222 · S12 | 5:47 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h06 | 6:53 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 826 | On time 5:56 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h18 | 7:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 18 · 26809 | On time 6:48 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h04 | 7:52 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 824 | On time 7:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 8:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1014 | On time 7:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h48 | 8:29 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 220 · S12 | 7:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h07 | 8:53 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 822 | On time 8:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 9:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1612 · S19 | On time 8:26 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h17 | 9:43 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 820 | On time 9:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 10:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1012 | On time 9:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h48 | 10:29 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 128 · 89712 | On time 9:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h13 | 10:59 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 728 | 10:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 11:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1610 · S19 | On time 10:26 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h17 | 11:43 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1010 | On time 11:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h48 | 12:29 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 126 · S12 | On time 11:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h07 | 12:53 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 724 | On time 12:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 1:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1518 · S19 | 12:26 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h17 | 1:43 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 314 · S11 | On time 12:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 1:49 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 918 | On time 1:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h48 | 2:29 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 124 · 17344 | On time 1:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h06 | 2:54 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 720 | On time 2:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 3:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1516 · S19 | On time 2:26 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h17 | 3:43 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 14 · S11 | On time 2:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 3:49 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 916 | On time 3:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h48 | 4:29 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 122 · 17352 | On time 3:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h06 | 4:54 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 626 | On time 4:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 5:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1514 · S19 | On time 4:26 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h17 | 5:43 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 216 | 4:40 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h12 | 5:52 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 12 · 26829 | On time 4:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h04 | 5:52 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 118 | On time 5:53 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 6:54 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 622 | On time 6:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 7:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1512 · S19 | On time 6:26 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h17 | 7:43 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 10 · 26833 | On time 6:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h04 | 7:52 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 620 | 7:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 8:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 912 | On time 7:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h48 | 8:29 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 120 · 17368 | On time 7:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h06 | 8:54 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 528 | On time 8:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 9:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 318 · S11 | On time 8:29 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h20 | 9:49 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 526 | On time 9:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 10:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 910 · S19 | On time 9:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h02 | 10:43 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 22 · S11 | 9:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h20 | 12:19 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 100 | 10:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h59 | 11:10 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 524 · S19 | On time 10:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h44 | 12:06 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 510 · 10957 | On time 11:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h13 | 12:24 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 522 · S19 | On time 11:25 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h18 | 12:43 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 920 · 26844 | On time 11:40 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h44 | 2:24 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
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
Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Messe/Deutz run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:59, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 93 miles (150 km) distance in 48m.
Distance 93 miles (150 km) |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 2:59 AM |
Last train 10:40 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Messe/Deutz trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Cologne Messe/Deutz from $11 (€9). 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.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Messe/Deutz
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Popular train stations from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Messe/Deutz
- 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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- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
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