The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne
Cheapest price
€16
Average price
€62
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne will cost around €62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
Of the 50 trains that leave Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for Cologne on Sun, Dec 07, 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 07 the direct trains cover the 152 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Sun, Dec 07 the slowest trains will take 1 h 5 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
ICE 618
IC 2341
IC 2341 · ICE 616
ICE 826
ICE 728
ICE 724
ICE 528
ICE 526
ICE 252Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €15.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne trains for today, Saturday, December 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60402 | Delayed 2:13 AM 2:13 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h44 | 4:57 AM 4:57 AMCologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1022 | Delayed 6:43 AM 6:42 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h24 | 9:11 AM 9:11 AMCologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1022 · ICE 206 | Delayed 6:43 AM 6:42 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h23 | 8:05 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 transfer | |
ICE 822 | Delayed 7:11 AM 7:09 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 8:15 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 820 | On time 8:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 9:15 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 158 | On time 8:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 9:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1020 · ICE 202 | On time 8:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h23 | 10:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1020 | Delayed 8:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h24 | 11:10 AM 11:10 AMCologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 728 | On time 9:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h05 | 10:14 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 156 | On time 10:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 11:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 928 · ICE 200 | On time 10:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h23 | 12:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 928 | Delayed 10:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h24 | 1:10 PM 1:10 PMCologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 724 | On time 11:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h05 | 12:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 314 | On time 11:25 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h08 | 12:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 154 | On time 12:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 1:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 · ICE 108 | On time 12:32 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h33 | 2:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 720 | On time 1:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h05 | 2:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 14 | On time 1:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 2:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 900 | On time 1:31 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h25 | 2:56 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 152 | On time 2:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 3:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 28 · ICE 106 | On time 2:41 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h24 | 4:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 28 | On time 2:41 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h25 | 5:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 626 | On time 3:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h05 | 4:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 816 | 3:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h28 | 4:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 12 | On time 3:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 4:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 252 | On time 4:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h05 | 5:32 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 26 | On time 4:41 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h25 | 7:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 26 · ICE 104 | On time 4:41 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h24 | 6:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 622 | On time 5:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 6:15 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 812 | On time 5:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h40 | 6:55 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 10 | On time 5:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 6:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1222 · ICE 102 | On time 6:42 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h23 | 8:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 528 | On time 7:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h05 | 8:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 810 | On time 7:31 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h31 | 9:02 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 · ICE 512 | On time 7:32 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h34 | 9:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE 19949 · IC 2347 | On time 7:38 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h46 | 10:24 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 526 | On time 8:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h05 | 9:14 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 · ICE 100 | On time 8:32 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h34 | 10:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 524 | On time 9:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h27 | 10:36 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 · ICE 510 | On time 9:32 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h34 | 11:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 522 | On time 10:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h20 | 11:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 920 | On time 10:24 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h41 | 1:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 7 | |||||
ICE 618 | 3:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h17 | 5:03 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 826 | 4:38 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h27 | 6:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 18 | 5:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 6:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2341 · ICE 616 | On time 5:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h23 | 7:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2341 | 5:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h24 | 8:06 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 250 | 6:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 7:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne
Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) 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 94 miles (152 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 94 miles (152 km) |
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 05:57 |
Last train 21:24 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Cologne from $9 (€7). 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 (Main) Hbf to Cologne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
- I Siciliani-Dolce&Salato
- Burger King
- Café Franck
- Eichendorf
- Kölnotel
- Black Hotels
- Monday: 07:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Tuesday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Wednesday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Thursday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Friday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Zum Piccolo
- Kolpinghaus
- Pizzeria Marco Polo
- Grill Stube
- Pension Europa
- Hotel Geisler
- The niu Mill
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