Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station

Showing times and prices for 26 Nov

Cheapest price

£20

Average price

£26

Fastest journey

54 m

Average duration

1 h 16 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

150 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Cologne Messe/Deutz for Frankfurt Airport long-distance station every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 150 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 54 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 18 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 BahnS 6 · IC 2342
20:412h18
Cologne Messe/Deutz
22:59Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
£201One-way
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 205
20:550h54
Cologne Messe/Deutz
21:49Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
£241One-way
0 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 823
20:331h01
Cologne Messe/Deutz
21:34Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
£261One-way
0 changes
Deutsche BahnRE 26830 · ICE 19
20:081h09
Cologne Messe/Deutz
21:17Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
£291One-way
1 change
Deutsche BahnS 19 · ICE 221
21:171h00
Cologne Messe/Deutz
22:17Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
£311One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 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 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a flight costs an average of £529.

Distance: 150 km

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Flight

£52

Average Price

£9

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Cheapest

£582

Average Price

1h 30m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 0m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 46m

Average total duration

2h 16m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 37m

Average total duration

3h 37m

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3h 0m

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Live departures

Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station train times

The table below shows live departures for Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station trains for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 09:00
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
deutsche_bahnICE 515
Delayed
09:04 08:57Cologne Messe/Deutz
0h52
09:51 09:51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnRE 26810 · ICE 13
Delayed
09:16 09:08Cologne Messe/Deutz
1h09
10:22 10:22Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 625
On time
10:44 Cologne Messe/Deutz
0h49
11:33 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnICE 517
Delayed
10:53 10:51Cologne Messe/Deutz
0h58
11:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnRE 26814 · ICE 15
Delayed
11:10 11:08Cologne Messe/Deutz
1h09
12:17 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 627
On time
11:44 Cologne Messe/Deutz
0h49
12:33 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnS 11 · ICE 123
On time
12:11 Cologne Messe/Deutz
1h06
13:17 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 629
On time
12:44 Cologne Messe/Deutz
0h49
13:33 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnS 12 · ICE 901
On time
12:47 Cologne Messe/Deutz
1h21
14:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 change
deutsche_bahnS 19 · ICE 315
On time
13:17 Cologne Messe/Deutz
1h00
14:17 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 721
On time
13:44 Cologne Messe/Deutz
0h49
14:33 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnICE 1011
On time
14:10 Cologne Messe/Deutz
0h56
15:06 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnICE 723
On time
14:44 Cologne Messe/Deutz
0h49
15:33 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnICE 61114:53 Cologne Messe/Deutz
0h56
15:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnICE 903
On time
15:00 Cologne Messe/Deutz
1h08
16:08 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnS 11 · ICE 17
On time
15:11 Cologne Messe/Deutz
1h15
16:26 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 725
On time
15:44 Cologne Messe/Deutz
0h49
16:33 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnICE 727
On time
16:44 Cologne Messe/Deutz
0h49
17:33 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnICE 61316:52 Cologne Messe/Deutz
0h57
17:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnRE 26826 · ICE 317
On time
17:08 Cologne Messe/Deutz
1h09
18:17 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 729
On time
17:44 Cologne Messe/Deutz
0h49
18:33 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnICE 1015
On time
18:10 Cologne Messe/Deutz
0h56
19:06 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnICE 821
On time
18:33 Cologne Messe/Deutz
1h00
19:33 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnICE 61518:51 Cologne Messe/Deutz
0h58
19:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnRE 26830 · ICE 19
On time
19:08 Cologne Messe/Deutz
1h09
20:17 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 823
On time
19:33 Cologne Messe/Deutz
1h01
20:34 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnS 6 · IC 2342
On time
19:41 Cologne Messe/Deutz
2h18
21:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 205
On time
19:55 Cologne Messe/Deutz
0h54
20:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
0 changesdirect
deutsche_bahnS 11 · ICE 61720:41 Cologne Messe/Deutz
1h12
21:53 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1 change
deutsche_bahnRE 10063 · ICE 909
On time
21:13 Cologne Messe/Deutz
1h27
22:40 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 change
deutsche_bahnRB 25445 · IC 60403
On time
21:49 Cologne Messe/Deutz
3h14
01:03 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 change
deutsche_bahnS 11 · ICE 61922:41 Cologne Messe/Deutz
1h19
00:00 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station

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Trains from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:37, the last at 21:57. The fastest train covers the 150 km distance in 46m.

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
150 km
Average train duration
1h 0m
Cheapest ticket price
£13
Trains per day
5
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
46m
First train
01:37
Last train
21:57
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 from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Cologne Messe/Deutz and Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 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
49m
Cheapest Price
£13
Deutsche Bahn frequency
5 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.
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.
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.
Quiet zone

FAQs: Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 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 Airport long-distance station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Yes, there is a direct train between Cologne Messe/Deutz and Frankfurt Airport long-distance station. The service operates 3 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn.
The train distance from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station is 150 km.
The train journey from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station covers a distance of 150 km and takes approximately 46m. Trains run 5 per day.
Booking trains from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The first train from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station leaves at 1:37.
The last train from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station departs at 21:57.
The cost of a train ticket from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £13, while the average price tends to be around £52.
Trains from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station run approximately 5 times per day.
The cheapest way to get from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station is by coach, costing approximately £8.
There is no night train service from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station.
Yes, you can take the train from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station.
To get from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.

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Important Stations and Airports in Cologne Messe/Deutz and Frankfurt Airport long-distance station

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The major train station for departures in Cologne is Köln Messe/Deutz. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln Messe/Deutz for your trip from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main.
Köln Messe/DeutzWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
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
  • Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
  • Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
  • Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
  • Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
  • Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
  • Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Dining
Dining
  • Imbiss Athena
  • Arena Grill
  • Cafe Especial
  • Joe Champs
Hotel
Hotel
  • Pension Helenenwall
  • Zur guten Quelle
  • Zum Goldenen Hut
  • Merlin
Köln Messe/DeutzWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
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
  • Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
  • Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
  • Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
  • Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
  • Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
  • Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Dining
Dining
  • Imbiss Athena
  • Arena Grill
  • Cafe Especial
  • Joe Champs
Hotel
Hotel
  • Pension Helenenwall
  • Zur guten Quelle
  • Zum Goldenen Hut
  • Merlin

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