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 Aug 06

Cheapest price

zł32

Average price

zł135

Fastest journey

1 h

Average duration

1 h 4 m

Trains per day

50

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 zł135 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł32.

Fast trains

Of the 50 trains that leave Frankfurt Airport long-distance station for Cologne/Bonn Flughafen on Thu, Aug 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 138 km distance in an average of 1 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .

On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 1 h 9 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 BahnICE 826
    5:56 AM1h01
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    6:57 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen
    zł321One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 920 · 26844
    11:40 PM2h54
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    2:34 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen
    zł491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 824 · S19
    7:22 AM1h13
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    8:35 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen
    zł491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1022 · S19
    7:59 AM2h36
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    10:35 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen
    zł491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1014 · 10613
    7:41 AM1h09
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    8:50 AMCologne/Bonn Flughafen
    zł491One-way
    1 transfer

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 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at zł69 but you can travel from only zł41 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 02:59, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 85 miles (138 km) distance in 1h 0m.

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 zł41
Distance
85 miles (138 km)
Average train duration
1h 11m
Cheapest ticket price
zł69
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
1h 0m
First train
2:59 AM
Last train
10:40 PM
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Sat
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 zł41

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, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 124 · S19
Delayed
11:52 AM 1:48 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h14
3:02 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 228 · S19
On time
1:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h36
4:35 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 720 · S19
Delayed
12:42 PM 2:22 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h13
3:35 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 14 · 10627
On time
2:31 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h19
3:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 628 · S19
On time
3:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h13
4:35 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 916 · 10629
On time
3:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h09
4:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 122 · S19
On time
3:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h14
5:02 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 28 · S19
On time
3:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h36
6:35 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 626 · S19
On time
4:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h14
5:36 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 12 · 10631
On time
4:31 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h19
5:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 216 · ICE 710
On time
4:40 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h15
5:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Thursday, August 6
Deutsche BahnICE 618 · S12 · 108044:59 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h32
6:31 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 618 · S194:59 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h36
6:35 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 826
On time
5:56 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h01
6:57 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 18 · 89706
On time
6:48 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h23
8:11 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 824 · S19
On time
7:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h13
8:35 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1014 · 10613
On time
7:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h09
8:50 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 220 · S197:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h16
9:02 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1022 · S197:59 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h36
10:35 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 822 · S19
On time
8:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h13
9:35 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1612 · S19
On time
8:26 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h29
9:55 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 316 · 89710
On time
8:48 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h23
10:11 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 820 · S19
On time
9:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h13
10:35 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1012 · 10617
On time
9:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h09
10:50 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 128 · S19
On time
9:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h16
11:02 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1020 · S199:59 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h36
12:35 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 728 · S1910:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h13
11:35 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1610 · S19
On time
10:26 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h29
11:55 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 16 · 89714
On time
10:48 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h23
12:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 726 · S19
On time
11:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h13
12:35 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1010 · 10621
On time
11:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h09
12:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 126 · S1911:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h16
1:02 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 926 · S1911:59 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h36
2:35 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 724 · S19
On time
12:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h13
1:35 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1518 · S1912:26 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h29
1:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 314 · 89718
On time
12:48 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h23
2:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 918 · 10625
On time
1:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1h09
2:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen		1 transfer

This is the last train of the day.

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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 zł41. 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 0m
Cheapest Price
zł69
Deutsche Bahn frequency
7 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.
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
Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 0m
Cheapest Price
zł174
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
20 a day

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 4m
Cheapest Price
zł343
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 zł69, while the average price is around zł178.
The train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen takes 1h 0m and runs 7 per day.
The distance by train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen is 85 miles (138 km).
The first train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen leaves at 2:59 AM.
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.
Yes, you can take the train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen.
Popular day trips by train from Cologne/Bonn Flughafen include Frankfurt am Main, Düsseldorf, Dortmund, Maastricht, Venlo.
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

Most Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen trains use the Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf to Köln Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Cologne/Bonn Flughafen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Frankfurt am Main
Arrival train stations in Cologne
Frankfurt Flughafen FernbfFrankfurt am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof, 60549 Frankfurt am Main, Germany+49 69 2651055WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelShowerLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre

Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainIce · 11m · zł9
Trn · 12m · zł14
S8, S9 · 19m · zł14 · every ~5 min
BusS8e · 28m · zł27
X61, 61 · 41m · every ~13 min
61, X61 · 42m · every ~13 min

Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf train station facilities and services

Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.

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