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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne
Showing times and prices for 14 Jul
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 51 m
Buses per day
35
Distance
153 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Fast coaches
Of the 35 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Cologne every day 35 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 153 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 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.
11:001h50
Frankfurt am Main12:50Cologne
£81One-way
0 changes
16:002h10
Frankfurt am Main18:10Cologne
£111One-way
0 changes
601007:102h10
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)09:20Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
£111One-way
0 changes
(Prague -> Amsterdam)05:252h40
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)08:05Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)
£111One-way
0 changes
12:002h10
Frankfurt am Main14:10Cologne
£121One-way
0 changes
19:401h40
Frankfurt am Main21:20Cologne
£121One-way
0 changes
11:001h50
Frankfurt am Main12:50Cologne
£81One-way
0 changes
07:001h50
Frankfurt am Main08:50Cologne
£121One-way
0 changes
FlixBus01:401h55
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)03:35Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
£171One-way
0 changes
FlixBus19:302h00
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)21:30Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
£151One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Frankfurt am Main to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 153 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £57 Average Price |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Cologne bus times
Showing buses for today, Sunday 13 July
Last updated at 05:58
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 06:30 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h15 | 08:45 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 07:30 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h10 | 09:40 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 08:00 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h10 | 10:10 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 08:30 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h40 | 11:10 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 08:30 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h10 | 10:40 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 09:00 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h10 | 11:10 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:50 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h15 | 13:05 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:25 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h45 | 14:10 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:30 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h15 | 13:45 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:00 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h10 | 14:10 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:45 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h40 | 15:25 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 13:05 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h20 | 15:25 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:30 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h10 | 16:40 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:40 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h45 | 18:25 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:45 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h50 | 18:35 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:10 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h20 | 19:30 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:25 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h55 | 20:20 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:30 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h00 | 19:30 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:05 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h50 | 00:55 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:25 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h30 | 00:55 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:20 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h15 | 01:35 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:40 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 1h55 | 01:35 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 14 July | |||||
| FlixBus | 00:30 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h10 | 02:40 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 01:00 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h50 | 03:50 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 02:15 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h05 | 04:20 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| (Prague -> Amsterdam) | 03:25 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h40 | 06:05 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 04:15 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h50 | 07:05 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 04:35 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 2h30 | 07:05 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 05:00 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h15 | 07:15 Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6010 | 05:10 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 2h10 | 07:20 Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne run on average 27 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
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 153 km |
Average bus duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 27 |
Direct buses 27 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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.
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Coach companies: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus Frankfurt am Main to Cologne
For as little as £12 you can travel by coach from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne with FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
FlixBus from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne coach information:
- Average Duration: 2 h
- Cheapest Price: £12
FAQs: Frankfurt am Main to Cologne coach
FAQs: Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne.
Cheap coach tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne can start from as little as £4 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Frankfurt am Main to Cologne is £20; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne is on average 2 h for the 94 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between Frankfurt am Main and Cologne by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne leaves at 04: 25. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last coach from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne leaves at 22: 59.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne without having to change trains with FlixBus. There are 22 direct coaches from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Take the Frankfurt am Main to Cologne coach with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie, BlaBlaCar Bus or Infobus. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the journey between Frankfurt am Main and Cologne as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
The cheapest month for a coach from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne is December.
You have options as you can travel between Frankfurt am Main and Cologne 2 different ways: train or coach.
No, the coach from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne.
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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne.
No, luggage for the coach from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne.
No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne.
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Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt am Main and Cologne
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Cologne
The major coach station for departures in Frankfurt am Main is Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne.
Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse
Amenities at bus station
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Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-22:00
Distance to city center
2 km
Car connection
Mannheimer StraßeWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Cafeteria Hauptbahnhof (in the station)
- Schnitzel Express (in the station)
- Bratwurst Haus (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transport options for Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse
- Bus: 61, 62, 64 Metro: U4, U5 Train: S8, S9
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 00:00-23:59
Distance to city center
10 kmCar connection
Hugo-Eckener-RingWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Hausmann's (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the terminal at designated taxi stands.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transport options for Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
- Bus: 61, 62, 77 Train: S8, S9
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