The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
1 h 4 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Trains per day
5
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 £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 5 trains that leave Cologne Messe/Deutz for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 1 h 14 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 22 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.
22:511h22Cologne Messe/Deutz0:13Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£171One-way0 changes
22:402h38Cologne Messe/Deutz1:18Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£171One-way0 changes
19:412h45Cologne Messe/Deutz22:26Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£211One-way0 changes
22:411h29Cologne Messe/Deutz0:10Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£291One-way0 changes
21:071h36Cologne Messe/Deutz22:43Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£311One-way0 changes
15:441h04Cologne Messe/Deutz16:48Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£691One-way0 changes
14:451h06Cologne Messe/Deutz15:51Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£471One-way0 changes
10:311h17Cologne Messe/Deutz11:48Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£561One-way0 changes
11:071h20Cologne Messe/Deutz12:27Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£581One-way0 changes
22:511h22Cologne Messe/Deutz0:13Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£171One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Omio 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 prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 151 km
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2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Sunday 3 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
26846 · ICE 827 | On time 3:10 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h48 | 5:58 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
26848 · ICE 521 | On time 4:08 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 3h10 | 7:18 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
25406 · ICE 523 | On time 5:10 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h41 | 6:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
S19 · ICE 511 · ICE 521 | On time 5:37 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h41 | 7:18 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 527 | On time 7:45 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h06 | 8:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
26852 · ICE 11 | On time 8:08 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h19 | 9:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 529 | On time 8:45 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h06 | 9:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 119 · ICE 25 | On time 8:58 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h15 | 10:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
S19 · ICE 1253 | On time 9:07 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 10:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 621 | On time 9:45 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h06 | 10:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
26810 · ICE 13 | On time 10:08 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h19 | 11:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
10471 · ICE 1515 | On time 10:15 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h34 | 11:49 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 623 | On time 10:45 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h06 | 11:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 625 | On time 11:45 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h06 | 12:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S19 · ICE 15 | On time 12:07 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 13:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
10475 · ICE 1517 | On time 12:15 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h34 | 13:49 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 627 | On time 12:45 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h06 | 13:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 919 · ICE 153 | On time 13:30 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h15 | 14:45 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 629 | On time 13:45 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h06 | 14:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S19 · ICE 315 | On time 14:07 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 15:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
10479 · ICE 1519 | 14:15 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h34 | 15:49 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 721 | On time 14:45 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h06 | 15:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1011 · ICE 155 | On time 15:30 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h15 | 16:45 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 723 | On time 15:45 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h06 | 16:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S19 · ICE 17 | On time 16:07 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 17:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
10483 · ICE 1611 | On time 16:15 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h34 | 17:49 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 725 | On time 16:45 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h06 | 17:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 727 | On time 17:45 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h06 | 18:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S19 · ICE 317 | On time 18:07 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 19:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
10487 · ICE 1613 | On time 18:15 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h34 | 19:49 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 729 | 18:45 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h06 | 19:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1015 · ICE 159 | On time 19:30 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h18 | 20:48 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 821 | On time 19:45 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h06 | 20:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S19 · ICE 19 | On time 20:07 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h20 | 21:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 823 | On time 20:34 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h17 | 21:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S11 · IC 2242 | On time 20:41 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h44 | 23:25 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
S11 · ICE 205 · ICE 1021 | Delayed 20:41 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h32 | 20:22 20:22Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
S11 · ICE 617 · IC 2242 | On time 21:41 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h44 | 23:25 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
S19 · ICE 319 | On time 22:07 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h36 | 23:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
S11 · ICE 619 | 23:41 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1h25 | 1:06 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Trains from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:20, the last at 22:51. The fastest train covers the 151 km distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 151 km |
Average train duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 2:20 |
Last train 22:51 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Cologne Messe/Deutz and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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.
VIAS Rail GmbH
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Cologne Messe/Deutz to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train
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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Cologne Messe/Deutz and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
- 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
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
- 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
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
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