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

Fri, 28 Mar
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

Showing times and prices for 28 Mar

Cheapest price

£66

Average price

£81

Fastest journey

1 h 3 m

Average duration

1 h 14 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

152 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Deutsche BahnICE 103
08:551h18
Cologne Hbf
10:13Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
£661One-way
1 change
Deutsche BahnRE 28510
09:311h17
Cologne Hbf
10:48Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
£701One-way
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 121
09:281h03
Cologne Hbf
10:31Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
£811One-way
0 changes
Deutsche BahnRE 28508
08:311h17
Cologne Hbf
09:48Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
£851One-way
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 11
08:181h13
Cologne Hbf
09:31Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
£1031One-way
0 changes

Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 28 March
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 11
Deutsche BahnICE 11
08:18 Cologne Hbf1h13 09:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0 changesDirect
Deutsche Bahn
RE 28508
Deutsche BahnRE 28508
08:31 Cologne Hbf1h17 09:48 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 change
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 103
Deutsche BahnICE 103
08:55 Cologne Hbf1h18 10:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 change
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 121
Deutsche BahnICE 121
09:28 Cologne Hbf1h03 10:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0 changesDirect
Deutsche Bahn
RE 28510
Deutsche BahnRE 28510
09:31 Cologne Hbf1h17 10:48 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 change

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Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

Trains from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £8 by bus.
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
152 km
Average train duration
2h 8m
Cheapest ticket price
£13
Trains per day
11
Direct trains
5
Train providers
4
Fastest train
1h 3m
First train
02:49
Last train
22:55
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.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH and National Express trains Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

Buy your official Deutsche Bahn, TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH and National Express train tickets to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Cologne Hbf from £13 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

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

  • Average Duration: 1 h 3 min
  • Cheapest Price: £13
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train

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Important Stations and Airports in Cologne Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf

Cologne
Frankfurt am Main
The major train station for departures in Cologne is Köln Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln Hbf for your trip from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main.
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
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
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
The major train station for arrivals in Frankfurt am Main is Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for your journey to Frankfurt am Main from Cologne.
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
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
  • Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
Dining
Dining
  • asiagourmet
  • Burger King
  • Ciao Bella
  • Coffee Fellows
  • Crepes de France Express
  • dean&david
  • Starbucks
  • Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
  • McDonald's
  • Dunkin Donuts
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Cristall
  • Grand Hotel Empire
  • Hotel Carlton

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