The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
54 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
43
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen 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 Flughafen will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 43 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Frankfurt am Main Flughafen every day 33 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 54 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 61721:540h55Cologne Hbf22:49Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£161One-way0 changes
ICE 5115:481h01Cologne Hbf6:49Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£161One-way0 changes
ICE 31922:181h11Cologne Hbf23:29Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£251One-way0 changes
ICE 5214:281h08Cologne Hbf5:36Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£271One-way0 changes
ICE 9115:250h54Cologne Hbf6:19Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£271One-way0 changes
ICE 9115:250h54Cologne Hbf6:19Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£271One-way0 changes
ICE 118:190h54Cologne Hbf9:13Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£511One-way0 changes
ICE 1219:180h55Cologne Hbf10:13Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£461One-way0 changes
ICE 5137:540h55Cologne Hbf8:49Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£361One-way0 changes
ICE 1920:180h55Cologne Hbf21:13Frankfurt Airport long-distance station£271One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen 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 4m. 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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1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 827 | On time 3:21 Cologne Hbf | 1h15 | 4:36 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 521 | On time 4:28 Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 5:36 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 911 | On time 5:25 Cologne Hbf | 0h54 | 6:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 511 | On time 5:48 Cologne Hbf | 1h01 | 6:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1511 | On time 6:27 Cologne Hbf | 1h07 | 7:34 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
17406 · ICE 913 | On time 7:21 Cologne Hbf | 0h58 | 8:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 1713 | On time 7:33 Cologne Hbf | 1h01 | 8:34 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 25 | 7:53 Cologne Hbf | 2h06 | 9:59 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 11 | On time 8:19 Cologne Hbf | 0h54 | 9:13 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 | |
28510 · ICE 621 | On time 9:31 Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 10:39 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
S11 · ICE 217 | On time 9:47 Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 10:55 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 27 | 9:53 Cologne Hbf | 2h06 | 11:59 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 | |
28514 · ICE 625 | On time 11:31 Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 12:39 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 29 | 11:53 Cologne Hbf | 2h06 | 13:59 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 15 | On time 12:18 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 13:13 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1517 | On time 12:29 Cologne Hbf | 1h05 | 13:34 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
28518 · ICE 629 | On time 13:31 Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 14:39 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 229 | On time 13:53 Cologne Hbf | 2h06 | 15:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 519 | On time 13:54 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 14:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 315 | On time 14:18 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 15:13 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1519 | On time 14:29 Cologne Hbf | 1h05 | 15:34 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
28522 · ICE 723 | On time 15:31 Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 16:39 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 927 | On time 15:53 Cologne Hbf | 2h06 | 17:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 611 | On time 15:54 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 16:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 17 | On time 16:18 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 17:13 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1611 | On time 16:29 Cologne Hbf | 1h05 | 17:34 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
28526 · ICE 727 | On time 17:31 Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 18:39 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 929 | On time 17:53 Cologne Hbf | 2h06 | 19:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 613 | On time 17:54 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 18:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 317 | On time 18:18 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 19:13 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1613 | On time 18:29 Cologne Hbf | 1h05 | 19:34 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
28530 · ICE 821 | On time 19:31 Cologne Hbf | 1h08 | 20:39 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 615 | On time 19:54 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 20:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 19 | On time 20:18 Cologne Hbf | 0h55 | 21:13 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
17366 · ICE 823 | On time 20:25 Cologne Hbf | 1h14 | 21:39 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
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Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
Trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:21, the last at 22:55. The fastest train covers the 151 km distance in 54m.
Distance 151 km |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 54m |
First train 1:21 |
Last train 22:55 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen 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 Flughafen from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen 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 Flughafen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne Hbf and Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only
- There are luggage lockers in the station
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected]
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only
- There are luggage lockers in the station
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected]
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Steigenberger Airport Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: access to airport terminals
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Regional trains: RE2, RE3, RE59
- Bus: Several lines available
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