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4.6Travel Information from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main
 Distance | 94 miles (152 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 Ticket price range | $14 - $10 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $10 (€9) • 2 h |
 Fastest mode | Train • $14 (€13) • 49 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 94 miles (152 km) by bus or train to Frankfurt am Main from Cologne. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main.
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The best way to travel from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Cologne to Frankfurt?
Trains and buses are the most popular means of transportation between Cologne and Frankfurt. A number of service providers operate daily connections between the two cities, and it takes an average of 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the journey by train, or 3 hours by a direct bus.
What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Cologne to Frankfurt?
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Frankfurt is by bus. Several operators such as Karat-S, FlixBus and Blablacar offer coach services along this route, with most running direct connections between the two destinations. Out of the 20 connections made daily, 16 are provided by FlixBus, 3 by Blablacar and 1 by Karat-S. It takes about three hours to cover the journey. The three main departure points for buses leaving Cologne for Frankfurt are Cologne Central Bus Station, Cologne Bonn Airport and Breslauer Platz. Most bus connections arriving in Frankfurt arrive into the Frankfurt Central Station.
What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Cologne to Frankfurt?
A train ride provides the quickest option to travel from Cologne to Frankfurt, with the journey lasting an average of 1 hour 30 minutes, although some trips take less time, about one hour. Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main train operator along this route. Cologne Central Station is the main departure point for trains leaving Cologne, and Frankfurt Central Station is the main arrival station. On average, 33 trains leave Cologne for Frankfurt every day, with a departure scheduled once every 35 minutes.
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Travel from Cologne to Frankfurt by Train
It will take you approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to travel from Cologne to Frankfurt by train. Deutsche Bahn offers all the services on this route, most of which are direct trips. On average, there are 33 trains that travel the Cologne to Frankfurt route daily, with at least one transfer connection per day, mostly via Mainz or Frankfurt Airport. The main departure point for trains leaving Cologne for Frankfurt is Cologne Central Station, while Frankfurt Central Station is the arrival Station. From there, you can easily access the city center via taxi.
Travel from Cologne to Frankfurt by Bus
Coach providers like FlixBus, Blablacar and Karat-S offer reliable transport services between Cologne and Frankfurt, a journey that lasts three hours. There is an average of 20 direct connections per day between the two cities. FlixBus is the most popular service provider, making at least 16 trips daily. Blablacar makes three trips per day, while Karat-S offers at least one trip per day. The main departure point in Cologne is the Cologne Central Bus Station, with Frankfurt Central Station as the arrival point. Passengers can access the city center via taxi or a 20 minute walk on foot.
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Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Cologne to Frankfurt am Main.
There are 2 options to travel from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main including taking a bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel to Frankfurt am Main from Cologne is a bus with an average price of $10 (€9).
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is () less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main costing on average ().
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train with an average ticket price of $14 (€13) from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main.
The fastest way from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main is by train with an average journey time of 49 min.
There are alternative travel options to Frankfurt am Main that take longer:
Bus takes 2 h on average.
You should expect to travel around 94 miles (152 km) between Cologne and Frankfurt am Main.
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main is:
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Frankfurt am Main from Cologne as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main:
- Trains from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main most often leave from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Flughafen.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main:
- You can take a bus from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $15 (€13) with FlixBus from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main.
- You can take a train from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet or NS Domestic. Cheap tickets can be found for $14 (€13) with Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with FlixBus 24 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet or NS Domestic with 15 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Frankfurt am Main as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Frankfurt am Main from Cologne.
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