1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£10
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£58
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 4 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 4 m
Trains on 18 Sept
44
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 (Main) Hbf will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 44 trains from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, including 16 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 151 km distance in an average of 1 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 4 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.
S6 · IC 2442
S6 · ICE 205 · ICE 1021
S6 · ICE 23
ICE 823
ICE 523
ICE 525
ICE 723
ICE 623
ICE 529
ICE 621Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, while a flight costs an average of £425.
Distance: 151 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£30 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest | £425 Average Price | £25 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average £30.
A coach is £400 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average £425.
Other travel options to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 23m.
Coach takes on average 3h 41m.
Tickets start at around £30 compared to roughly £25 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-5.30. The journey takes 2h 23m versus 1h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 523 | On time 5:22 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h29 | 6:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S19 · ICE 511 · ICE 1555 | On time 5:37 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h36 | 7:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
S6 · ICE 23 | 5:41 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h32 | 8:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
S19 · ICE 1511 | On time 6:17 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h32 | 7:49 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 525 | On time 6:47 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h04 | 7:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 913 · ICE 1713 | On time 7:31 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h18 | 8:49 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 527 | On time 7:47 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h04 | 8:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
26806 · ICE 11 | On time 8:08 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h19 | 9:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
S19 · ICE 1513 | On time 8:17 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h32 | 9:49 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 529 | On time 8:47 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h04 | 9:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
26808 · ICE 121 | On time 9:08 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h19 | 10:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 621 | On time 9:47 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h04 | 10:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 217 · ICE 1559 | On time 10:00 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h13 | 11:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
26810 · ICE 13 | On time 10:08 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h19 | 11:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
S19 · ICE 1515 | On time 10:17 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h32 | 11:49 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 623 | On time 10:47 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h04 | 11:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
26812 · ICE 225 · S8 | 11:08 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h35 | 12:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 625 | On time 11:45 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h06 | 12:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S12 · ICE 15 | On time 12:07 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 13:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
S19 · ICE 1517 | On time 12:17 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h32 | 13:49 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 627 | On time 12:45 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h06 | 13:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
26816 · ICE 123 | On time 13:08 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h19 | 14:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 629 | On time 13:45 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h06 | 14:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S12 · ICE 315 | On time 14:07 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 15:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
S19 · ICE 1519 | 14:17 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h32 | 15:49 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 721 | On time 14:45 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h06 | 15:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
26820 · ICE 125 | On time 15:08 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h19 | 16:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 723 | On time 15:47 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h04 | 16:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S12 · ICE 17 | On time 16:07 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 17:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
S19 · ICE 1611 | On time 16:17 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h32 | 17:49 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 725 | On time 16:45 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h06 | 17:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
26824 · ICE 127 | 17:08 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h19 | 18:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 727 | On time 17:45 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h06 | 18:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S12 · ICE 317 | On time 18:07 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 19:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
S19 · ICE 1613 | On time 18:17 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h32 | 19:49 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 729 | 18:47 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h04 | 19:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
26828 · ICE 129 | On time 19:08 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h19 | 20:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 821 | On time 19:45 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h06 | 20:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S12 · ICE 19 | On time 20:07 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 21:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 823 | On time 20:36 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h16 | 21:52 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S6 · ICE 205 · S9 | 20:41 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h47 | 22:28 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
S6 · IC 2442 | On time 20:41 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h32 | 23:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
25402 · ICE 827 | On time 3:10 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h38 | 4:48 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
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Trains from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:37, the last at 21:51. The fastest train covers the 151 km distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 151 km |
Average train duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 1:37 |
Last train 21:51 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 (Main) Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains use the Köln Hbf to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne Messe/Deutz and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Köln Messe/Deutz is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Messe/Deutz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Imbiss Athena, Arena Grill, Cafe Especial, Joe Champs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. ATMs are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Ticket office support is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Information desks are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Luggage storage is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Nearby hotels include Pension Helenenwall, Zur guten Quelle, Zum Goldenen Hut, Merlin.
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
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