Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen

Showing times and prices for May 07

Cheapest price

$33

Average price

$39

Fastest journey

1 h 2 m

Average duration

1 h 11 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

138 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Frankfurt Airport long-distance station for Cologne/Bonn Flughafen on Thu, May 07, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 138 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 2 m .

On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 1 h 23 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
    5:57 PM2h53
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    8:50 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen
    $331One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn
    3:59 AM1h23
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    5:22 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5:22 PM1h13
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    6:35 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen
    $421One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7:48 AM1h23
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    9:11 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen
    $421One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn
    11:25 AM1h10
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    12:35 PMCologne/Bonn Flughafen
    $451One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen 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 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $17.

Distance: 85 miles (138 km)

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Driving

$42

Average price

$13

Average price

Cheapest

$32

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 44m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 14m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 20m

Average total duration

1h 50m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 53m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Deutsche Bahn

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Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen is a bus with an average price of $13 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen:

A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen costing on average $42 (€33).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen is by train with an average journey time of 1h 14m.

Other travel options to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Cologne/Bonn Flughafen including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 39m sooner (1h 14m by train vs 1h 53m by car). Tickets start at around $42 (€33) compared to roughly $32 (€25) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen train times

The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen trains for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
deutsche_bahnICE 526 · S19
Delayed
7:26 PM 9:22 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h00
10:22 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 910 · 93297
On time
9:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h09
10:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 100 · S19
On time
10:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h10
11:21 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 524
On time
10:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h03
11:25 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnIC 2242 · ICE 920 · 26844
On time
11:02 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
3h32
2:34 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 522 · S19
Delayed
9:30 PM 11:25 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h30
1:55 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
1 transfer
Thursday, May 7
deutsche_bahn10:57 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h38
1:35 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahn11:25 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h10
12:35 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahn4:58 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h37
7:35 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahn5:57 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h53
8:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahn7:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h02
8:12 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen0 transfersDirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Deutsche Bahn as well as Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) or Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) offer trains services from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen.
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen

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Trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€13) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.

The earliest train runs at 03:59, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 85 miles (138 km) distance in 1h 1m.

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 (€9)
Distance
85 miles (138 km)
Average train duration
1h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
$17 (€13)
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
1h 1m
First train
3:59 AM
Last train
10:40 PM
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Mon
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 (€9)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Cologne/Bonn Flughafen from $11 (€9). 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
1h 1m
Cheapest Price
$17 (€13)
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.
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.
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.
Quiet zone

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 0m
Cheapest Price
$48 (€38)
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
20 a day

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 4m
Cheapest Price
$94 (€75)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) frequency
4 a day

FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen 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/Bonn Flughafen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $17 (€13), while the average price is around $42 (€33).
The train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen takes 1h 1m and runs 7 per day.
The first train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen leaves at 3:59 AM.
The distance by train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen is 85 miles (138 km).
The last train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen leaves at 10:40 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen. This service operates 0 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen.
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen is by bus, with a cost of around $11 (€9).
Yes, you can take the train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen.
Since both Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Cologne/Bonn Flughafen are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen include Frankfurt am Main, Düsseldorf, Dortmund, Maastricht, Venlo.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Pass and Interrail Pass are valid on most trains in Germany, including Deutsche Bahn regional and long-distance services. Some high-speed trains may require a reservation fee even with a rail pass.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen

Frankfurt am Main
Cologne
The major train station for departures in Frankfurt am Main is Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne.
Frankfurt Flughafen FernbfWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelShowerLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
10 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
4
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Käfer's
  • McDonald's
  • Asia Snack Box
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps.
WC
WC
  • €1
Hotel
Hotel
  • Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
  • Hilton Frankfurt Airport
  • Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
Shower
Shower
  • Cost €6
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
  • Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
  • Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
Public transit options for Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf
  • S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
Frankfurt Flughafen FernbfWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelShowerLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
10 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
4
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Käfer's
  • McDonald's
  • Asia Snack Box
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps.
WC
WC
  • €1
Hotel
Hotel
  • Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
  • Hilton Frankfurt Airport
  • Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
Shower
Shower
  • Cost €6
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
  • Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
  • Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
Public transit options for Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf
  • S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Long-distance buses: Available at the airport

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