The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
1 h 13 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Trains per day
45
Distance
139 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport 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 Bonn Airport will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 45 trains that leave Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for Cologne Bonn Airport on Mon, Dec 01, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 01 the direct trains cover the 139 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 13 m .
On Mon, Dec 01 the slowest trains will take 1 h 16 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 · RE 26844
ICE 1222 · RB 10641
ICE 26 · S 19
S 9 · ICE 510 · S 19
S 9 · ICE 100 · S 19
ICE 822 · S 19
ICE 622 · S 19
ICE 820 · S 19
ICE 222 · S 19
ICE 524Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 86 miles (139 km)
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€44 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport trains for tomorrow, Monday, December 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60402 · RB 10602 | On time 2:13 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h55 | 5:08 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 618 · S 19 | 3:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h36 | 5:22 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 222 · S 19 | On time 4:26 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h16 | 5:42 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 826 · S 19 | On time 4:38 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h44 | 6:22 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 824 · S 19 | On time 6:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h27 | 7:35 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 220 · S 19 | On time 6:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h28 | 7:55 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1022 · S 19 | On time 6:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h53 | 9:35 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 822 · S 19 | On time 7:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h13 | 8:22 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 316 · S 19 | On time 7:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h40 | 8:55 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 820 · S 19 | On time 8:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h13 | 9:22 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 128 · S 19 | On time 8:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h28 | 9:55 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1020 · S 19 | On time 8:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h53 | 11:35 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 728 · S 19 | On time 9:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h26 | 10:35 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 16 · S 19 | On time 9:25 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h30 | 10:55 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 126 · S 19 | On time 10:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h28 | 11:55 AM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 928 · S 19 | On time 10:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h53 | 1:35 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 724 · S 19 | On time 11:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h26 | 12:35 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 314 · S 19 | On time 11:25 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h30 | 12:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 902 · S 19 | On time 11:31 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h31 | 1:02 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 124 · S 19 | On time 12:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h28 | 1:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 720 · S 19 | On time 1:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h26 | 2:35 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 14 · S 19 | On time 1:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h28 | 2:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 900 · S 19 | On time 1:31 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h31 | 3:02 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 628 · S 19 | On time 2:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h26 | 3:35 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 122 · S 19 | On time 2:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h28 | 3:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 28 · S 19 | 2:41 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h54 | 5:35 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 626 · S 19 | On time 3:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h26 | 4:35 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 816 · ICE 710 | On time 3:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h32 | 4:47 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 12 · RE 89726 | On time 3:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h41 | 5:08 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 814 · RE 89728 | On time 4:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h56 | 6:11 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 120 · S 19 | On time 4:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h28 | 5:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 26 · S 19 | 4:41 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h54 | 7:35 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 622 · S 19 | On time 5:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h13 | 6:22 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 812 | On time 5:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h22 | 6:37 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 10 · S 19 | On time 5:27 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h28 | 6:55 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1222 · RB 10641 | On time 6:42 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h08 | 9:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 528 · RB 10639 | On time 7:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h41 | 8:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 810 · S 19 | 7:31 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h51 | 9:22 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
S 9 · ICE 512 · S 19 | 7:32 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h50 | 9:22 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 526 · RB 10641 | On time 8:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h41 | 9:50 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
S 9 · ICE 100 · S 19 | 8:32 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h49 | 10:21 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 524 | On time 9:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h16 | 10:25 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 · ICE 510 · S 19 | 9:32 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h50 | 11:22 PM Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport
Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:57, the last at 16:38. The fastest train covers the 86 miles (139 km) distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 86 miles (139 km) |
Average train duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 05:57 |
Last train 16:38 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Cologne Bonn Airport from $8 (€6). 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 Bonn Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Bonn Airport
- 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.
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