Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Süd train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE)

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

Showing times and prices for Aug 04

Cheapest price

zł46

Average price

zł183

Fastest journey

1 h 21 m

Average duration

1 h 26 m

Trains per day

31

Distance

152 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Süd 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 Süd will cost around zł183 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł46.

Fast trains

Of the 31 trains that leave Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for Cologne Süd on Tue, Aug 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Aug 04 the direct trains cover the 152 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .

On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 1 h 29 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 22
    9:42 PM2h17
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    11:59 PMCologne Süd
    zł461One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2541 · ICE 616 · 10015
    6:43 AM1h45
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    8:28 AMCologne Süd
    zł861One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 222 · 33623
    5:34 AM1h29
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    7:03 AMCologne Süd
    zł861One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2541 · 17322
    6:43 AM2h31
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    9:14 AMCologne Süd
    zł921One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn29544 · IC 2349 · 17370
    6:26 PM2h48
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    9:14 PMCologne Süd
    zł921One-way
    2 transfers

Journey information

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

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Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Süd run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at zł46 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 04:34, the last at 21:25. The fastest train covers the 94 miles (152 km) distance in 1h 29m.

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
Distance
94 miles (152 km)
Average train duration
1h 44m
Cheapest ticket price
zł46
Trains per day
16
Fastest train
1h 29m
First train
4:34 AM
Last train
9:25 PM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sep
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

Live departures

Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Süd train times

The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Süd trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnIC 60402 · 254083:11 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h42
5:53 AM Cologne Süd1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 618 · 100594:32 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h46
6:18 AM Cologne Süd1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 222 · 336235:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h29
7:03 AM Cologne Süd1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 18 · 28505
On time
6:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h22
7:37 AM Cologne Süd		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2541 · 17322
On time
6:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h31
9:14 AM Cologne Süd		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2541 · ICE 616 · 10015
On time
6:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h45
8:28 AM Cologne Süd		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 824 · 28507
On time
7:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h29
8:37 AM Cologne Süd		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn29508 · ICE 1014 · 104117:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h44
8:53 AM Cologne Süd2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 220 · 336277:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h29
9:03 AM Cologne Süd1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 820 · 28511
On time
9:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h29
10:37 AM Cologne Süd		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4254 · ICE 1012 · 104159:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h44
10:53 AM Cologne Süd2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 128 · 336339:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h29
11:03 AM Cologne Süd1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1020 · ICE 202 · 10021
On time
9:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h45
11:28 AM Cologne Süd		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1020 · 17334
On time
9:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h31
12:14 PM Cologne Süd		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 728 · 2851310:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h29
11:37 AM Cologne Süd1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS9 · ICE 612 · 1002510:32 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h56
12:28 PM Cologne Süd2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 724 · 2851712:07 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h30
1:37 PM Cologne Süd1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS9 · ICE 610 · 1002912:32 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h56
2:28 PM Cologne Süd2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 722 · 285191:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h29
2:37 PM Cologne Süd1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4258 · ICE 918 · 104271:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h44
2:53 PM Cologne Süd2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 124 · 33641
On time
1:36 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h27
3:03 PM Cologne Süd		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 228 · ICE 108 · 10033
On time
1:41 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h47
3:28 PM Cologne Süd		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 228 · 17350
On time
1:41 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h33
4:14 PM Cologne Süd		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 628 · 28523
On time
3:07 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h30
4:37 PM Cologne Süd		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4260 · ICE 916 · 104353:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h44
4:53 PM Cologne Süd2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 122 · 33645
On time
3:34 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h29
5:03 PM Cologne Süd		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 28 · 173583:41 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h33
6:14 PM Cologne Süd1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 28 · ICE 106 · 100373:41 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h47
5:28 PM Cologne Süd2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 626 · 28525
On time
4:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h29
5:37 PM Cologne Süd		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn29542 · IC 2041 · 173624:24 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h50
7:14 PM Cologne Süd2 transfers
Deutsche BahnS9 · ICE 516 · 100394:32 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h56
6:28 PM Cologne Süd2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 622 · 28529
On time
6:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h29
7:37 PM Cologne Süd		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn29544 · IC 2349 · 173706:26 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h48
9:14 PM Cologne Süd2 transfers
Deutsche BahnS9 · ICE 514 · 100436:32 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h56
8:28 PM Cologne Süd2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 620 · 285317:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h29
8:37 PM Cologne Süd1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4264 · ICE 912 · 104477:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h44
8:53 PM Cologne Süd2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 120 · 10045
On time
7:34 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h54
9:28 PM Cologne Süd		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 24 · ICE 102 · 100457:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h45
9:28 PM Cologne Süd2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 247:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h17
10:00 PM Cologne Süd0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 526 · 104519:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h45
10:53 PM Cologne Süd1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS9 · ICE 100 · 100499:32 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h56
11:28 PM Cologne Süd2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 229:42 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h17
11:59 PM Cologne Süd0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 524 · 2544710:07 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h56
12:03 AM Cologne Süd1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS9 · ICE 510 · 1738310:32 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h11
12:43 AM Cologne Süd2 transfers

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Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Süd trainsDeutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Cologne Süd from zł46. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 29m
Cheapest Price
zł46
Deutsche Bahn frequency
15 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone
Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 29m
Cheapest Price
zł376
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) frequency
4 a day

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

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Süd 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 Süd, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Süd can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at zł46, while the average price is around zł123.
The train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Süd takes 1h 29m and runs 16 per day.
The first train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Süd leaves at 4:34 AM.
The distance by train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Süd is 94 miles (152 km).
The last train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Süd leaves at 9:25 PM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Süd.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Süd.
The train journey from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Köln Süd offers picturesque views of the Rhine Valley, including charming towns, vineyards, and the river itself, making it a scenic experience.
Yes, you can take the train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Süd.
Popular day trips by train from Cologne Süd include Koblenz, Heerlen, Lüdenscheid, Düsseldorf, Landgraaf.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Pass and Interrail Pass are valid on most trains in Germany, including Deutsche Bahn regional and long-distance services. Some high-speed trains may require a reservation fee even with a rail pass.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

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

Most Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne Süd trains use the Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf to Köln Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Cologne Süd train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Frankfurt am Main
Arrival train stations in Cologne
Frankfurt (Main) HbfIm Hauptbahnhof, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, GermanyWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre

Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS9, S8, S6, S5, S4, S3, S2, S1 · 5m · zł5 · every ~51 min
BusN5, N12, N4 · 5m · every ~1 min
Tram18, 14, 12, 11 · 6m · zł14 · every ~38 min
SubwayU5, U4 · 4m · zł14 · every ~39 min

Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services

Frankfurt (Main) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.

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