Frankfurt South station to Cologne Hbf train

Cheap train tickets from Frankfurt South station to Cologne Hbf

Showing times and prices for Mar 26

Cheapest

18

Average

25

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt South station to Cologne Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Deutsche Bahn with connection
04:19AMFrankfurt South station1h45 06:04AMCologne Hbf
0 transfers
181One-way
Deutsche Bahn
10:09PMFrankfurt South station2h56 01:05AMCologne Hbf
0 transfers
321One-way

Train schedule from Frankfurt South station to Cologne Hbf

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Deutsche Bahn with connection
04:19AMFrankfurt South station1h45 06:04AMCologne Hbf
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Deutsche Bahn
10:09PMFrankfurt South station2h56 01:05AMCologne Hbf
0 transfers

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Fastest train times from Frankfurt South station to Cologne Hbf

Showing times and prices for Mar 26

Fastest Journey

1 h 45 m

Average

2 h 20 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

154 km

Of the 2 trains that leave Frankfurt South station for Cologne Hbf every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Deutsche Bahn with connection
04:19AMFrankfurt South station1h45 06:04AMCologne Hbf
0 transfers
181One-way
Deutsche Bahn
10:09PMFrankfurt South station2h56 01:05AMCologne Hbf
0 transfers
321One-way

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Overview: Train from Frankfurt South station to Cologne Hbf

distanceDistance95 miles (153 km)
durationAverage train duration3 h 13 min
priceAverage train ticket price$20 (€18)
frequencyTrain frequency10 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 3 direct trains a day
carriersTrain providersDeutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection

Trains from Frankfurt South station to Cologne Hbf cover the 95 miles (153 km) long trip taking on average 3 h 13 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection. Normally, there are 10 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $20 (€18), but the average price of train tickets is $20 (€18). Travelers depart most frequently from Frankfurt (Main) Süd and arrive in Köln Hbf.

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt South station to Cologne Hbf trains

Deutsche Bahn trains will get you from Frankfurt South station to Cologne Hbf from $20 (€18). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Frankfurt South station to Cologne Hbf train.

Frankfurt South station to Cologne Hbf train information with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 35 min
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 5 a day

Travel Tips: Trains from Frankfurt South station to Cologne Hbf

Travel Tips: Travel by train to Cologne Hbf easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt South station to Cologne Hbf.
FAQs
Train tickets between Frankfurt South station and Cologne Hbf for some dates and times can be found for as cheap as $20 (€18)  one way in the next 7 days.
The Frankfurt South station to Cologne Hbf train ticket price is on average $20 (€18)  if you are looking to book your tickets for this journey in the next week.
The train distance from Frankfurt South station to Cologne Hbf is around 95 miles (153 km).
On average the Frankfurt South station to Cologne Hbf train time is 3 h 13 min  covering the 95 mile (153 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or traveling on weekends and holidays.

When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Frankfurt (Main) Süd   and arriving in Köln Hbf.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Frankfurt (Main) Süd, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city center, and they get off the train at Köln Hbf, located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city center.

For the route from Frankfurt South station to Cologne Hbf you can take a train with Deutsche Bahn or Deutsche Bahn with connection. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Frankfurt South station to Cologne Hbf on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
On average, there are 10 trains a day from Frankfurt South station to Cologne Hbf. The train times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.
You can take the first train from Frankfurt South station to Cologne Hbf at 4: 58 AM. The last train from Frankfurt South station to Cologne Hbf that you can take departs at 11: 39 PM. Omio shows you the latest train from Frankfurt South station to Cologne Hbf schedule to help you book the best departure time for this route.
The price of a one way train ticket from Frankfurt South station to Cologne Hbf is on average $20 (€18) if you book within the next 7 days. But we recommend booking tickets before your planned travel date to find the best prices for trains from all possible train companies offering this trip. In general, you can find train tickets between Frankfurt South station and Cologne Hbf available a few months in advance.

Trains departing from Frankfurt (Main) Süd

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Distance from Frankfurt (Main) Süd to city center
Distance from Frankfurt (Main) Süd to city center
1.7 miles (2.7 km)
Amenities at station
Wifi
Wifi
At this station we offer you free wifi. It allows you to go online with your smartphone or laptop, edit e-mails and much more. You can find information about the various wifi offers at our stations here.
Dining
Dining
Merals Imbiss | Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg | Freigut | Holbein's
Information Desk
Information Desk
DB Information counters are the place to go for information about your rail journey, and they serve as a meeting point for travellers and station visitors. If you have any questions about your trip or the town/city where the station is located, staff at the counter have the answers you need. If a station does not have a counter, our service staff are only too happy to help you with any query you might have.
Accessibility
Accessibility
The following equipment features serve to ensure barrier-free accessibility to the station. Available are: Gleis 1: step-free access platform height >= 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile guiding strip stairs marking contrasting guidance Gleis 2: step-free access platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile guiding strip stairs marking contrasting guidance Gleis 3: step-free access platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile guiding strip stairs marking contrasting guidance Gleis 4: step-free access platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile guiding strip stairs marking contrasting guidance Gleis 5: platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system stairs marking contrasting guidance Gleis 6: platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system stairs marking contrasting guidance Gleis 7: platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system stairs marking contrasting guidance Gleis 8: platform height > = 55 cm passenger information display public address system stairs marking contrasting guidance Gleis 9: passenger information display public address system stairs marking contrasting guidance

Trains arriving to Köln Hbf

Distance from Köln Hbf to city center
Distance from Köln Hbf to city center
1.1 miles (1.7 km)
Ticket Office Hours
Ticket Office Hours
Mon - Fri: 06: 00 - 21: 00 | Sat - Sun: 07: 00 - 21: 00
How to get to this station?
How to get to this station?
U-Bahn lines: U5, U16, U18
S-Bahn lines: S6, S11, S12, S19
Bus lines: 172, 173
Train lines: ICE, IC, EC, FLX, RE, RB
Nearest Airport
Nearest Airport
Cologne/Bonn Airport
9 miles (15 km)
How to get to nearest airport?
How to get to nearest airport?
Take the S19 train for 14 minutes to reach the airport from the station.
Amenities at station
Wifi
Wifi
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
ATM
ATM
There are various ATMs around the station.
Lockers
Lockers
There are luggage lockers in the station.
Parking
Parking
Opening Hours: 24/7 Parking space: 410 (including handicapped parking spaces) Parking Pricing: €1. 80 per hour | €18. 00 per day
Shopping
Shopping
Dining
Dining
Asiagourmet | Coffee Fellows | dean&david | Dunkin' Donuts | KFC | McDonald's | Pizza Hut | Nordsee | Starbucks | Schweinske | & more
Car Rentals
Car Rentals
Avis | Europcar | SIXT
Information Desk
Information Desk
One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Accessibility
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected] Com.

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