The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$105
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Trains per day
48
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Hbf 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 Hbf will cost around $105 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 48 trains that leave Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for Cologne Hbf on Fri, Mar 06, 32 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Mar 06 the direct trains cover the 152 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Fri, Mar 06 the slowest trains will take 1 h 7 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 1220
ICE 522
ICE 1022
S9 · ICE 510
S8 · ICE 522
ICE 14
ICE 314
ICE 18
ICE 12
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Compare train and bus for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Hbf 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 2h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Thursday, March 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1220 | Delayed 10:09 PM 8:44 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h22 | 12:20 AM 12:20 AMCologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 524 | Delayed 10:11 PM 9:07 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h32 | 11:34 PM 11:34 PMCologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S8 · ICE 510 | Delayed 9:47 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h33 | 11:21 PM 11:21 PMCologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 522 | Delayed 10:45 PM 10:12 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h30 | 12:59 AM 12:59 AMCologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 920 | On time 10:34 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h31 | 1:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2618 | 3:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h18 | 5:04 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 618 | 3:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h18 | 5:04 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 222 | On time 4:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h09 | 5:43 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 826 · 10604 | On time 4:41 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h41 | 6:22 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 712 | On time 5:04 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h53 | 6:57 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 18 | On time 5:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 6:40 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 824 · S6 | On time 6:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h15 | 7:23 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 220 | On time 6:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h09 | 7:43 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1022 | On time 6:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h23 | 9:06 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 822 · S6 | On time 7:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h15 | 8:23 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1612 | On time 7:12 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h20 | 8:32 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S9 · ICE 1012 · S19 | 8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h37 | 9:39 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 128 | On time 8:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h09 | 9:43 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1020 | On time 8:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h22 | 11:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 728 · S6 | On time 9:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h15 | 10:23 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1610 | On time 9:11 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h22 | 10:33 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 126 | On time 10:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h09 | 11:43 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 926 | On time 10:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h22 | 1:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S8 · ICE 724 · S6 | 10:47 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h36 | 12:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1518 | On time 11:11 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h22 | 12:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 314 | On time 11:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h05 | 12:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 124 | On time 12:34 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h09 | 1:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1228 | On time 12:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h23 | 3:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 720 · S6 | On time 1:07 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h16 | 2:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1516 | On time 1:11 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h22 | 2:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 14 | On time 1:34 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h05 | 2:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 122 | On time 2:34 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h09 | 3:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 28 | 2:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h23 | 5:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S8 · ICE 626 · S6 | 2:47 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h36 | 4:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1514 | On time 3:11 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h22 | 4:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 12 | On time 3:34 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 4:40 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S9 · ICE 104 | On time 4:32 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h33 | 6:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1224 | On time 4:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h22 | 7:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 622 · S6 | On time 5:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h15 | 6:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1512 | On time 5:11 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h22 | 6:33 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 10 | On time 5:33 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h07 | 6:40 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 120 | On time 6:34 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h09 | 7:43 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 24 | On time 6:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h22 | 9:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 318 | On time 6:56 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h31 | 8:27 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 528 · S6 | On time 7:07 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h16 | 8:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 512 | On time 7:32 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h33 | 9:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 100 | On time 8:32 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h38 | 10:10 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1220 | On time 8:45 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h21 | 11:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:13, the last at 22:26. The fastest train covers the 94 miles (152 km) distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 94 miles (152 km) |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 02:13 |
Last train 22:26 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Cologne Hbf from $11 (€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.
Hessische Landesbahn
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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