Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RB,IC,RE,EC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Hbf

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast trains

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.

Deutsche BahnICE 1022
07:42AM2h24
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
10:06AMCologne Hbf
$511One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1656 · IC 2049
08:42AM2h24
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
11:06AMCologne Hbf
$771One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 250 · RE 33715
07:27AM1h33
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
09:00AMCologne Hbf
$851One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1022 · ICE 206
07:42AM1h23
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
09:05AMCologne Hbf
$851One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1020
09:42AM2h24
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
12:06PMCologne Hbf
$851One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

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 €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)

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€61

Average price

€16

Average price

Cheapest

2h 49m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 19m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 52m

Average total duration

2h 22m

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Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Hbf train times

Showing trains for today, Saturday, July 12
Last updated at 9:37 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
deutsche_bahnICE 620 · RB 10575
On time
5:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h27
6:36 PM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 1222 · ICE 102
On time
5:42 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h23
7:05 PM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 1222
On time
5:42 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h24
8:06 PM Cologne Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 528 · S 6
On time
6:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h14
7:23 PM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 2962 · ICE 512
Delayed
6:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h23
8:08 PM 8:08 PMCologne Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 2962 · IC 2347
On time
6:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h23
9:06 PM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
Sunday, July 13
deutsche_bahnICE 250 · RE 33715
On time
5:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h33
7:00 AM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 1022 · ICE 206
On time
5:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h23
7:05 AM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 1022
On time
5:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h24
8:06 AM Cologne Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 316 · S 19
On time
6:04 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h36
7:40 AM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 1656 · IC 2049
On time
6:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h24
9:06 AM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 1656 · ICE 614
On time
6:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h23
8:05 AM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 158 · RE 33723
On time
7:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h33
9:00 AM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 1020 · ICE 202
On time
7:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h23
9:05 AM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 1020
On time
7:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h24
10:06 AM Cologne Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 728 · S 6
On time
8:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h14
9:23 AM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnS 1 · S 8 · IC 2047
On time
8:12 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h54
11:06 AM Cologne Hbf
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 9048:31 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h29
10:00 AM Cologne Hbf0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 2966 · ICE 612
On time
8:42 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h23
10:05 AM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 726 · RE 28515
On time
9:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h20
10:29 AM Cologne Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 156 · ICE 1010 · S 129:27 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h32
10:59 AM Cologne Hbf2 transfers

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Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Hbf

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Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $11 (€9)
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $11 (€9)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains

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.

Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Hbf train information with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 7 min
  • Cheapest Price: $20
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 8 a day

FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Hbf

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Popular train stations from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Hbf

Frankfurt am Main
Cologne
The major train station for departures in Frankfurt am Main is Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
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ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
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HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
  • Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
Dining
Dining
  • asiagourmet
  • Burger King
  • Ciao Bella
  • Coffee Fellows
  • Crepes de France Express
  • dean&david
  • Starbucks
  • Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
  • McDonald's
  • Dunkin Donuts
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Cristall
  • Grand Hotel Empire
  • Hotel Carlton
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
The major train station for arrivals in Cologne is Köln Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln Hbf for your journey to Cologne from Frankfurt am Main.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
Lockers
Lockers
  • There are luggage lockers in the station.
Dining
Dining
  • asiagourmet
  • Coffee Fellows
  • dean&david
  • Dunkin' Donuts
  • KFC
  • McDonald's
  • Pizza Hut
  • Nordsee
  • Starbucks
  • Schweinske
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • Wyndham Koeln
  • Hilton Cologne
  • Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.

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