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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Showing times and prices for 31 May
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£73
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
43
Distance
151 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Fast trains
Of the 43 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Frankfurt am Main Airport every day 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 151 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 55 m 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.
ICE 61923:540h59Cologne Hbf0:53Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£151One-way0 changes- ICE 921 · 42513:492h45Cologne Hbf6:34Frankfurt am Main Flughafen£251One-way1 change
- ICE 31923:251h10Cologne Hbf0:35Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£461One-way0 changes
- ICE 1221 · S85:532h35Cologne Hbf8:28Frankfurt am Main Flughafen£511One-way1 change
- ICE 61722:240h55Cologne Hbf23:19Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£511One-way0 changes
- ICE 22121:180h55Cologne Hbf22:13Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£731One-way0 changes
- ICE 1219:180h55Cologne Hbf10:13Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£731One-way0 changes
- ICE 5137:540h55Cologne Hbf8:49Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£731One-way0 changes
- ICE 10712:540h55Cologne Hbf13:49Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£921One-way0 changes
- ICE 51711:540h55Cologne Hbf12:49Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£921One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 151 km
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2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport trains for today, Saturday 30 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 619 · ICE 618 | Delayed 23:17 22:51Cologne Hbf | 6h06 | 3:43 3:43Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| Sunday 31 May | |||||
| ICE 827 | On time 3:21 Cologne Hbf | 2h25 | 5:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 521 · S9 | On time 4:29 Cologne Hbf | 3h15 | 7:44 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 511 | On time 5:48 Cologne Hbf | 1h01 | 6:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 1221 · S8 | On time 5:53 Cologne Hbf | 2h35 | 8:28 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 101 | On time 6:54 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 7:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 513 | On time 7:54 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 8:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 103 | On time 8:54 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 9:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 121 | On time 9:18 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 10:13 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10909 · ICE 915 | On time 9:22 Cologne Hbf | 0h57 | 10:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| ICE 11 | On time 9:25 Cologne Hbf | 1h04 | 10:29 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 515 | On time 9:54 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 10:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 105 | On time 10:54 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 11:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 13 | On time 11:25 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 12:20 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 517 | On time 11:54 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 12:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 107 | On time 12:54 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 13:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 123 | On time 13:18 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 14:13 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17418 · ICE 919 | On time 13:21 Cologne Hbf | 0h58 | 14:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| 28518 · ICE 629 · S8 | 13:31 Cologne Hbf | 1h57 | 15:28 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
| ICE 519 | On time 14:24 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 15:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 1946 · S8 | On time 14:53 Cologne Hbf | 2h35 | 17:28 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 125 | On time 15:18 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 16:13 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 109 | On time 15:24 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 16:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 28522 · ICE 723 · S8 | 15:31 Cologne Hbf | 1h57 | 17:28 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
| ICE 611 | 16:24 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 17:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 1948 · S8 | On time 16:53 Cologne Hbf | 2h35 | 19:28 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 127 | On time 17:18 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 18:13 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 201 | On time 17:24 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 18:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 28526 · ICE 727 · S8 | 17:31 Cologne Hbf | 1h57 | 19:28 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
| ICE 613 | On time 18:24 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 19:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| S6 · ICE 729 | On time 18:37 Cologne Hbf | 1h04 | 19:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
| ICE 1640 · S8 | 18:53 Cologne Hbf | 2h35 | 21:28 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 129 | On time 19:18 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 20:13 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 203 | On time 19:24 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 20:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 317 | On time 19:25 Cologne Hbf | 1h04 | 20:29 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 28530 · ICE 821 · S8 | 19:31 Cologne Hbf | 1h57 | 21:28 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
| ICE 615 | On time 20:24 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 21:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 221 | On time 21:18 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 22:13 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 205 | On time 21:24 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 22:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 19 | On time 21:25 Cologne Hbf | 1h03 | 22:28 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 617 | On time 22:24 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 23:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport
GermanyGermany
Trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 21 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:49, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 151 km distance in 54m.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8
Distance 151 km |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 54m |
First train 1:49 |
Last train 22:55 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport trainsDeutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Frankfurt am Main Airport from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
54m
Cheapest Price
£9
Deutsche Bahn frequency
22 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 54m
Cheapest Price
£44
Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH frequency
4 a day
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 43m
Cheapest Price
£34
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
9 a day
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 2m
Cheapest Price
£64
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt am Main Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £9, while the average price tends to be around £34.
The train journey from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport covers a distance of 151 km and takes approximately 54m. Trains run 21 per day.
The train distance from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport is 151 km.
The first train from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport leaves at 1:49.
The last train from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport departs at 22:55.
Trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport run approximately 21 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Cologne Hbf and Frankfurt am Main Airport. The service operates 14 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
To get from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport.
The cheapest way to get from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport is by coach, costing approximately £8.
Booking trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Köln Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, passing through picturesque landscapes along the Rhine River and charming German countryside, providing occasional glimpses of castles and vineyards.
Yes, a day trip from Köln Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport is feasible as the journey takes 54m and trains run 14 times per day, covering a distance of 151 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne Hbf and Frankfurt am Main Airport
Cologne
Frankfurt am Main
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
Distance to city center
1 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
Lockers
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
Dining
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Information Desk
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
Distance to city center
1 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
Lockers
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
Dining
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Information Desk
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
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