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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne Messe/Deutz
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$39
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$79
Fastest journey on Sep 20
48 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
49 m
Trains on Sep 20
47
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 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 Airport long-distance station to Cologne Messe/Deutz will cost around $79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 47 trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne Messe/Deutz, including 21 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 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, Sep 20 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.
IC 2441 · S116:58 AM2h21Frankfurt Airport long-distance station9:19 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$391One-way1 transfer- ICE 618 · 109534:59 AM1h25Frankfurt Airport long-distance station6:24 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$391One-way1 transfer
- ICE 8265:56 AM1h18Frankfurt Airport long-distance station7:14 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$421One-way0 transfers
- ICE 18 · 268096:48 AM1h04Frankfurt Airport long-distance station7:52 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$441One-way1 transfer
- ICE 22 · S119:59 PM2h20Frankfurt Airport long-distance station12:19 AMCologne Messe/Deutz$451One-way1 transfer
- ICE 9163:41 PM0h48Frankfurt Airport long-distance station4:29 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$1041One-way0 transfers
- ICE 9181:41 PM0h48Frankfurt Airport long-distance station2:29 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$941One-way0 transfers
- ICE 101011:41 AM0h48Frankfurt Airport long-distance station12:29 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$941One-way0 transfers
- ICE 9127:41 PM0h48Frankfurt Airport long-distance station8:29 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$941One-way0 transfers
- ICE 6226:22 PM0h52Frankfurt Airport long-distance station7:14 PMCologne Messe/Deutz$941One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne Messe/Deutz
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne Messe/Deutz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, while a train costs an average of $56.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m 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 Airport long-distance station to Cologne Messe/Deutz:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne Messe/Deutz costing on average $56.
Other travel options to Cologne Messe/Deutz take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
You'll arrive about 44m sooner (1h 2m by train vs 1h 46m by car). Tickets start at around $56 compared to roughly $33 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.
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 Messe/Deutz train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne Messe/Deutz trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 722 | Delayed 11:40 AM 1:22 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 12:28 PM 12:28 PMCologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 918 | Delayed 11:51 AM 1:41 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h48 | 12:36 PM 12:36 PMCologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 124 · 17344 | Delayed 11:51 AM 1:48 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h06 | 2:54 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 720 | Delayed 12:26 PM 2:22 PMFrankfurt 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 | Delayed 12:52 PM 2:48 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 3:49 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 628 | On time 3:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 4:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 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 624 | On time 5:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 6:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 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 318 · S19 | On time 7:49 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h24 | 9:13 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 24 · 17436 | 7:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h25 | 10:24 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 512 · 17436 | On time 9:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h14 | 10:24 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 618 · 10953 | 4:59 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h25 | 6:24 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 | |
| IC 2441 · S11 | On time 6:58 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h21 | 9:19 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 220 · 17320 | 7:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h08 | 8:54 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 204 · S11 | On time 8:11 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h08 | 9:19 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1612 · S19 | On time 8:26 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h17 | 9:43 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 316 · S11 | On time 8:48 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 9:49 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 128 · 17328 | On time 9:48 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h06 | 10:54 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 16 · S11 | On time 10:48 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 11:49 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 726 | On time 11:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 12:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1010 | On time 11:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h48 | 12:29 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 126 · 17336 | 11:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h08 | 12:54 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 722 | On time 1:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 2:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne Messe/Deutz
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Trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne Messe/Deutz run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:59, the last at 21:57. The fastest train covers the 93 miles (150 km) distance in 45m.
Distance 93 miles (150 km) |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 2:59 AM |
Last train 9:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne Messe/Deutz trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Cologne Messe/Deutz from $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.
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne Messe/Deutz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne Messe/Deutz
Most Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne Messe/Deutz trains use the Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf to Köln Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Cologne Messe/Deutz train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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:
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.
Getting to Köln Messe/Deutz from Cologne city centre
Köln Messe/Deutz is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Messe/Deutz train station facilities and services
Köln Messe/Deutz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Imbiss Athena, Arena Grill, Cafe Especial, Joe Champs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. ATMs are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Information desks are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pension Helenenwall, Zur guten Quelle, Zum Goldenen Hut, Merlin.
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