Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RE,RB,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)

Showing times and prices for 09 Jul

Cheapest price

£25

Average price

£50

Fastest journey

49 m

Average duration

56 m

Trains per day

10

Distance

151 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) 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 (FRA) will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.

Fast trains

Of the 10 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) every day 5 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 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 2 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.

Deutsche BahnIC 2040 · ICE 1557
06:532h06
Cologne Hbf
08:59Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
£251One-way
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 513
07:550h54
Cologne Hbf
08:49Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
£321One-way
0 changes
Deutsche BahnS 19 · ICE 913
07:011h05
Cologne Hbf
08:06Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
£401One-way
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 103
08:550h54
Cologne Hbf
09:49Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
£401One-way
0 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 253
09:280h49
Cologne Hbf
10:17Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
£501One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) 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 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £14.

Distance: 151 km

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Coach

£57

Average Price

£9

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Cheapest

2h 9m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 39m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 46m

Average total duration

2h 16m

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30m

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Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) train times

Showing trains for today, Tuesday 8 July
Last updated at 02:13
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
deutsche_bahnICE 11
On time
06:18 Cologne Hbf
0h59
07:17 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnRE 28508 · ICE 529
On time
06:31 Cologne Hbf
1h02
07:33 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 103
On time
06:55 Cologne Hbf
0h54
07:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnS 19 · ICE 915
On time
07:01 Cologne Hbf
1h05
08:06 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 253
On time
07:28 Cologne Hbf
0h49
08:17 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnRE 28510 · ICE 621
On time
07:31 Cologne Hbf
1h02
08:33 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 27
On time
07:53 Cologne Hbf
2h05
09:58 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnICE 515
On time
07:55 Cologne Hbf
0h54
08:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnICE 817
On time
07:59 Cologne Hbf
1h09
09:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnICE 13
On time
08:20 Cologne Hbf
0h57
09:17 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnRB 10536 · ICE 623
On time
08:24 Cologne Hbf
1h09
09:33 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 105
On time
08:55 Cologne Hbf
0h54
09:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnICE 255
On time
09:08 Cologne Hbf
0h58
10:06 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnIC 2013 · S 8
On time
09:14 Cologne Hbf
2h44
11:58 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
1 change
deutsche_bahnRE 28514 · ICE 625
On time
09:31 Cologne Hbf
1h02
10:33 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 517
On time
09:55 Cologne Hbf
0h54
10:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnICE 819
On time
09:59 Cologne Hbf
1h09
11:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnICE 15
On time
10:20 Cologne Hbf
0h57
11:17 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)

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Trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
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 39m
Cheapest ticket price
£14
Trains per day
14
Direct trains
8
Fastest train
49m
First train
05:55
Last train
21:42
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 providers: Deutsche Bahn, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH and National Express trains Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)

Find the best trains to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) from Cologne Hbf with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH and National Express from £14. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) train.

Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) train information with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 49 min
  • Cheapest Price: £14
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Cologne Hbf and Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)

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Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
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Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
Lockers
Lockers
  • There are luggage lockers in the station.
Dining
Dining
  • asiagourmet
  • Coffee Fellows
  • dean&david
  • Dunkin' Donuts
  • KFC
  • McDonald's
  • Pizza Hut
  • Nordsee
  • Starbucks
  • Schweinske
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • Wyndham Koeln
  • Hilton Cologne
  • Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.

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