Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$99
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Trains per day
17
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 $99 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
Of the 17 trains that leave Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for Cologne Hbf on Sun, Jul 13, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 13 the direct trains cover the 152 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest trains will take 1 h 23 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.
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 €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
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€61 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 5:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h27 | 6:36 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 5:42 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h23 | 7:05 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 5:42 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h24 | 8:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 6:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h14 | 7:23 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | Delayed 6:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h23 | 8:08 PM 8:08 PMCologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 6:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h23 | 9:06 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Sunday, July 13 | |||||
![]() | On time 5:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h33 | 7:00 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 5:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h23 | 7:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 5:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h24 | 8:06 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 6:04 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h36 | 7:40 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 6:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h24 | 9:06 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 6:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h23 | 8:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 7:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h33 | 9:00 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 7:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h23 | 9:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 7:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h24 | 10:06 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 8:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h14 | 9:23 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 8:12 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h54 | 11:06 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:31 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h29 | 10:00 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 8:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h23 | 10:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 9:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h20 | 10:29 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h32 | 10:59 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Distance 94 miles (152 km) |
Average train duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 01:13 |
Last train 21:33 |
Find the best trains between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Cologne Hbf with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn from $20 (€16). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.
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