What are the departure and arrival points in Frankfurt am Main and in Cologne?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne: Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busbahnhof) and arrive in Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle). Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf and arrive in Köln Hbf.

Which travel companies can get me from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne: You can take a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne with STUDENT AGENCY k. S. Cheap tickets can be found for $11 (€10) with STUDENT AGENCY k. S. From Frankfurt am Main to Cologne. You can travel by train to Cologne from Frankfurt am Main with Deutsche Bahn, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Frankfurt am Main to Cologne tickets for $23 (€20) on Omio.

Can I find a direct route between Frankfurt am Main and Cologne?

Yes, there are direct routes from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne with the following travel companies: You can find 13 direct buses per day to Cologne with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar. You can find 36 direct trains per day to Cologne with Deutsche Bahn. Direct services to Cologne tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne by train, bus or flight.

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

05:25AM2h40

Frankfurt am Main

08:05AMCologne

€101One-way

0 transfers

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05:25AM2h40

Frankfurt am Main

08:05AMCologne

€101One-way

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07:10AM0h50

Frankfurt am Main Airport

08:00AMDusseldorf Airport

€2321One-way

0 transfers

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Flight

07:42AM2h46

Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

10:28AMCologne Süd

€371One-way

1 transfer

08:42AM2h33

Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

11:15AMCologne Süd

€431One-way

2 transfers

08:16AM1h37

Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

09:53AMCologne Süd

€551One-way

1 transfer

01:05PM0h50

Frankfurt am Main Airport

01:55PMDusseldorf Airport

€2321One-way

0 transfers

08:25PM12h35

Frankfurt am Main Airport

09:00AMDusseldorf Airport

€3501One-way

1 transfer

09:50AM23h10

Frankfurt am Main Airport

09:00AMDusseldorf Airport

€3501One-way

1 transfer

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Travel Information from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne

Distance	94 miles (152 km)
Available travel modes	Bus or train
Ticket price range	$11 - $23
Cheapest mode	Bus • $11 (€10) • 2 h 50 min
Fastest mode	Train • $23 (€20) • 2 h 45 min
Popular travel companies	STUDENT AGENCY k. S. Or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 94 miles (152 km) by bus or train to Cologne from Frankfurt am Main. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 45 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $11 (€10). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are STUDENT AGENCY k. S. Or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne.

Travel from Frankfurt to Cologne: Journey Details

There are no practical or economical methods of flying between the cities of Frankfurt am Main and Cologne; however, the journey can be made by either bus and train. Making the journey by train is slightly quicker than by bus for travelers in Germany, but both have direct routes leaving and arriving in the city centers of Frankfurt and Cologne.

Return trips from Cologne to Frankfurt are also available.

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne, 85,60% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Buses from Frankfurt to Cologne

There are 11 daily direct buses from Frankfurt to Cologne are operated by Postbus, Eurolines, Megabus, RegioJet, and SemiTimes with journey times of between 2 and 4 hours. Departures commence at around 3:00 a.m. and continue until just before 8:00 p.m. Postbus, RegioJet and Eurolines depart from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof and terminate at Cologne Flughafen Station. Semi Times buses leave from Frankfurt Sudbahnhof and finish on Gummersbacherstrasse while Megabus departures are from Pforzheimerstrasse into Flughafen. All departure and arrival points are within walking distance of tourist attractions and conveniently located to join the cities' efficient public transport networks.

Trains from Frankfurt to Cologne

Direct Deutsche Bahn trains from Frankfurt to Cologne commence at just before 4:00 a.m. with frequent departures throughout the day until around 11:30 p.m. The journey takes approximately 1.5 hours. Trains depart from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof which is well situated for the city center's transport network of S and U-Bahn trains, buses and night buses. Trains arrive at Cologne Hauptbahnhof, located next to the cathedral and linked to the rest of the city by local buses and the Cologne Stadtbahn light rail system. Both stations have car rentals and taxis.

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Train Companies

Bus Companies

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains between Frankfurt am Main and Cologne. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

Cheapest Price: $34

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Cheapest Price: $12

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

Cheapest Price: $66

FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne

FAQs: Travel to Cologne 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 am Main to Cologne.

There are 2 travel options to Cologne from Frankfurt am Main. You can take a bus or train.

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $11 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne:

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne costing on average $23 (€20).

The quickest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne is by train, which takes on average 2 h 45 min compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 2 h 50 min of travel time.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne is approximately 94 miles (152 km).

The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne is:

14 buses a day.
36 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to 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 Frankfurt am Main to Cologne:

Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busbahnhof) and arrive in Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle).
Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf and arrive in Köln Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne:

You can take a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne with STUDENT AGENCY k. S. Cheap tickets can be found for $11 (€10) with STUDENT AGENCY k. S. From Frankfurt am Main to Cologne.
You can travel by train to Cologne from Frankfurt am Main with Deutsche Bahn, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Frankfurt am Main to Cologne tickets for $23 (€20) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne with the following travel companies:

You can find 13 direct buses per day to Cologne with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar.
You can find 36 direct trains per day to Cologne with Deutsche Bahn.

Direct services to Cologne tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Many of our customers traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne don't make Cologne their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Cologne are Berlin, Amsterdam or Brussels, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Cologne to any of these top destinations today!

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