How to travel from Cologne to Frankfurt (Oder)

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Frankfurt (Oder)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Frankfurt (Oder) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of €130 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €130, while a train costs an average of €141.

Distance: 339 miles (547 km)

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€141

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€130

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6h 55m

Average total duration

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1h 10m

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from Cologne to Frankfurt (Oder)

How to get from Cologne to Frankfurt (Oder) by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Cologne to Frankfurt (Oder) is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    9:20 AM13h22
    Cologne
    10:42 PMFrankfurt (Oder)
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  • FlixBus
    9:20 AM13h22
    Cologne
    10:42 PMFrankfurt (Oder)
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    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    9:20 AM13h22
    Cologne
    10:42 PMFrankfurt (Oder)
    511One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    7:20 AM14h22
    Cologne
    9:42 PMFrankfurt (Oder)
    701One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Frankfurt (Oder)

Travel to Frankfurt (Oder) 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 (Oder).

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There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Frankfurt (Oder) including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Frankfurt (Oder) is a bus with an average price of €60.

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Frankfurt (Oder):

A bus is €81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Frankfurt (Oder) costing on average €141.

A bus is €300 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Frankfurt (Oder) costing on average €359.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Frankfurt (Oder) is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 50m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt (Oder) take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 55m.

Bus takes on average 11h 35m.

The distance from Cologne to Frankfurt (Oder) is approximately 339 miles (547 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Frankfurt (Oder) is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Frankfurt (Oder) as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Frankfurt (Oder):
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Frankfurt an der Oder, Bahnhof.
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt (Oder) station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Frankfurt (Oder), then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Frankfurt (Oder) by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Frankfurt (Oder) by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Frankfurt (Oder) by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cologne to Frankfurt (Oder):
  • 3 direct flights per day with Smartwings, Eurowings.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Frankfurt (Oder) often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Warsaw, Poznan, Zielona Góra, Gdańsk. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt (Oder) and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Frankfurt (Oder) to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two days are generally enough to explore Frankfurt (Oder), allowing time to visit key attractions such as the Kleist Museum, St. Marienkirche, and the Oder riverfront, while also enjoying local dining and cultural experiences.

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