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

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Cheap train tickets from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main

Showing times and prices for 07 Feb

Cheapest

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

Cheapest
Deutsche BahnICE 621
09:441h04
Cologne Messe/Deutz
10:48Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
£441One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
Deutsche BahnICE 103
08:550h54
Cologne Hbf
09:49Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
£441One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
Deutsche BahnICE 103
08:551h18
Cologne Hbf
10:13Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
£441One-way
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 529
08:441h04
Cologne Messe/Deutz
09:48Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
£491One-way
0 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 529
08:440h49
Cologne Messe/Deutz
09:33Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
£491One-way
0 changes

Cologne to Frankfurt am Main train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 11
Deutsche BahnICE 11
08:18 Cologne Hbf1h13 09:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0 changesDirect
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 11
Deutsche BahnICE 11
08:18 Cologne Hbf0h59 09:17 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station0 changesDirect
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 529
Deutsche BahnICE 529
08:44 Cologne Messe/Deutz1h04 09:48 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0 changesDirect
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 529
Deutsche BahnICE 529
08:44 Cologne Messe/Deutz0h49 09:33 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station0 changesDirect
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 103
Deutsche BahnICE 103
08:55 Cologne Hbf0h54 09:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station0 changesDirect
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 103
Deutsche BahnICE 103
08:55 Cologne Hbf1h18 10:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1 change
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 915
Deutsche BahnICE 915
09:10 Cologne Messe/Deutz0h56 10:06 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station0 changesDirect
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 121
Deutsche BahnICE 121
09:28 Cologne Hbf1h03 10:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0 changesDirect
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 121
Deutsche BahnICE 121
09:28 Cologne Hbf0h49 10:17 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station0 changesDirect
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 621
Deutsche BahnICE 621
09:44 Cologne Messe/Deutz1h04 10:48 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0 changesDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main?

The best time to book your train from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main is days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Cologne to Frankfurt am Main route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main.

Train times from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main

Showing times and prices for 07 Feb

Fastest Journey

49 m

Average

1 h 1 m

Trains per day

10

Distance

153 km

Of the 10 trains that leave Cologne for Frankfurt am Main every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Deutsche BahnICE 529
08:440h49
Cologne Messe/Deutz
09:33Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
£491One-way
0 changes
Fastest
Deutsche BahnICE 121
09:280h49
Cologne Hbf
10:17Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
£741One-way
0 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 103
08:550h54
Cologne Hbf
09:49Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
£441One-way
0 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 915
09:100h56
Cologne Messe/Deutz
10:06Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
£611One-way
0 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 11
08:180h59
Cologne Hbf
09:17Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
£691One-way
0 changes

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I recently had the opportunity to travel from Cologne to Frankfurt by train. Overall, the journey was pleasant and smooth. The train was on time and provided a good connection between the two cities. The seats were comfortable and offer enough space to enjoy a pleasant journey. However, I have to say that the price of the journey was a bit high in my opinion. I felt that I had to pay a hefty price for a one-way train journey. Although I prefer travelling by train because it is comfortable and environmentally friendly, I think the prices could be a bit cheaper to encourage more people to choose this way of travelling. Overall, my train journey from Cologne to Frankfurt was good, but the high price was a small drawback. Nevertheless, I think the train is a good choice for travelling between the two cities, especially considering the advantages like comfort and environmental friendliness.
Pro
IconQuick
IconClean
IconComfort
IconWIFI
Cons
IconPrice
The journey by ICE from Cologne to Frankfurt was a pleasant experience. The train was on time and provided a comfortable travel experience. The seats were comfortable and offered enough space. There was also ample storage space for luggage. The journey was smooth and without incident. However, the price of the ride was not particularly cheap. Compared to other means of transport, the train in Germany is generally a bit more expensive. Nevertheless, the train is a comfortable and reliable way to get from A to B. For those who value convenience and punctuality, the train is a good choice.
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IconIs environmentally aware
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IconUnpunctual
IconUnfriendly
IconExpensive
We took the ICE from Cologne main station to Frankfurt for our holiday. It was an absolute horror. First of all, the train was of course 30 minutes late, which meant we arrived later. Since we couldn't reserve a seat, we had to sit on the floor. We had no access to electricity. Wifi is a disaster with DB anyway. The toilet was, as one is used to from DB, quite dilapidated and dirty. It really wasn't a pleasant journey. If we hadn't been able to get the ticket cheaper via Lufthansa, I would have done without DB and this trip.
Pro
IconQuiet compartment
Cons
IconVery full
My journey to Frankfurt went very well. The toilets were very clean and the quiet compartment was, as the name suggests, also very quiet. You could relax and read and charge your mobile phone at the sockets. The journey went quickly, but the ticket inspector was unfriendly.
Pro
Icongood wifi
Cons
IconTechnical fault, too full, too loud
I had really imagined the journey to be better. There were really several negative things instead of positive, namely there was a technical malfunction that robbed me of 1 hour. The train was also too crowded and too noisy. My meal wasn't that tasty either, but it was cheap. Still, I can recommend it because it is very, very cheap.
Pro
IconWIFI
IconSockets
Iconclean toilets
IconOn time
Cons
IconVery full
We travelled from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main on the ICE. There was good wifi and sockets to supply our mobile phones with power and internet. The train was in good condition, the toilets were clean and the bistro had plenty to choose from. The train was on time in Frankfurt and we also arrived in Cologne at the specified time. However, the train was very full, so I would recommend reserving a seat.
Pro
IconFast, Safe, Punctual
Cons
Iconnone- I am very satisfied with the train
The return journey by ICE from Cologne to Frankfurt was also exactly the same as I am used to in 1st class. Almost the same price as in 2nd class thanks to the Bahncard 25. Faster, safer and more comfortable than in your own vehicle. Incl. power socket at the seat and sufficient wifi for work on the road. Pleasant volume despite the mobile phone compartment.
Pro
IconComfortable seats
It was a great train ride. I had wifi and my own power socket on the train. The seats were very comfortable and the train was very quiet. If you needed food, you could get it. There were many options for ordering, the staff were very friendly, I was told when we were arriving, etc. The train was very clean and had its own power socket. The train was very clean and the toilets were also very clean. I didn't have to change trains and the train arrived on time. Great value for money point I can recommend it to everyone because it is so cheap. Great train ride!
Pro
IconPunctuality,very good wifi
Cons
IconEmployees
It was a very relaxed journey as the train also arrived on time. I didn't have to change trains. I had wifi moving, each individual seat had a socket, it was quiet inside, the seats were very comfortable, but the staff were unfriendly. Still, I can recommend it to everyone because it's great value for money, but some of the staff were nice too.
Pro
IconGuarantee with surcharge
Cons
IconPoor service
It is very difficult to evaluate the train journey(s) correctly. I regularly travel the route Cologne - Frankfurt and back and the journey has different surprises every time. In addition, there are the circumstances of Corona, holidays and public holidays, and the weather also has a great influence on the journey. I have awarded a total of 3 benevolent stars. Unfortunately, there are always numerous delays, which sometimes makes changing trains very difficult. A small plus point, however, is that the trains are relatively clean again and the toilets are at least finally usable again. The service is still not good, but there is a small improvement.
Pro
IconSpeed
IconTrain connection
IconComfort
Cons
IconToilets
IconService
IconBoard restaurant
The train connection between Cologne and Frankfurt is fast and efficient. The journey takes about an hour and is therefore a short journey for the distance travelled. The comfort with power sockets, toilets and also the possibility to sit at a table is very good. Unfortunately, many products in the on-board restaurant were sold out and the toilets were not clean. Nevertheless, the journey was very pleasant and can be recommended.
Pro
IconPunctuality
Cons
IconPrice
Good service, empty carriages and otherwise a very pleasant journey. Unfortunately I had to book at short notice and therefore only had quite expensive conditions. Apart from that, everything was fine. We travelled for 70 minutes and didn't have a stopover.
Pro
IconNo delay
IconCheap
IconEasy booking
Cons
IconDirty toilets
What I like about this product is that I was able to book the ticket very easily and it was cheap. I also really liked the fact that the train wasn't delayed and I arrived at my destination on time. However, I didn't like the cleanliness because the toilets were quite dirty. I really liked the fact that the internet worked perfectly and that I could watch films during the journey.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main

Trains from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 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
1h 57m
Cheapest ticket price
£11
Trains per day
18
Direct trains
15
Train providers
5
Fastest train
49m
First train
00:01
Last train
23:58
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 providers: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and Hessische Landesbahn trains Cologne to Frankfurt am Main

Buy your official Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and Hessische Landesbahn train tickets to Frankfurt am Main from Cologne from £17 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Cologne to Frankfurt am Main train.

Cologne to Frankfurt am Main train information with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 53 min
  • Cheapest Price: £17
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 25 a day

FAQs: Cologne to Frankfurt am Main train

FAQs: Travel by train from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main can start from as little as £11 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cologne to Frankfurt am Main is £42; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time between Cologne and Frankfurt am Main is on average 49 min   for the 94 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between Cologne and Frankfurt am Main by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main leaves at 06: 49. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main leaves at 22: 55.
Yes, there are 16 direct trains a day from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet or NS Domestic. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main, you can count on Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet or NS Domestic for the best way to get you to Frankfurt am Main. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Cologne and Frankfurt am Main and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
Yes, you can take a night train from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main with ÖBB Nightjet. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.  

Passengers board the train most frequently from Cologne Hbf, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Frankfurt am Main Flughafen, located 9.2 miles (14.8 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Frankfurt am Main from Cologne is worth doing with a journey time of 49 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main by train is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main including taking a coach or train.

Important Stations and Airports in Cologne and Frankfurt am Main

Cologne
Frankfurt am Main
The major train station for departures in Cologne is Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln/Bonn Flughafen for your trip from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main.
Köln/Bonn FlughafenWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeTicket Office
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
  • Tuesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
  • Wednesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
  • Thursday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
  • Friday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
  • Saturday: 09:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:00
  • Sunday: 12:00 16:00 - 15:30 20:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
13 km
Dining
Dining
  • Café Bistro Leysieffer
  • Mishba
  • Ständige Vertretung
  • Kamps
Köln, Breslauer Platz/HbfAccessibility
Amenities at train station
AccessibilityAccessibility
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
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
Köln Messe/DeutzWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket Office
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
  • 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-EhrenfeldWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket Office
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
Distance to city center
3 km
Dining
Dining
  • I Siciliani-Dolce&Salato
  • Burger King
  • Café Franck
  • Eichendorf
Hotel
Hotel
  • Kölnotel
  • Black Hotels
The major train station for arrivals in Frankfurt am Main is Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Frankfurt (Main) Süd for your journey to Frankfurt am Main from Cologne.
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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
Distance to city center
1 km
Dining
Dining
  • Merals Imbiss
  • Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg
  • Freigut
  • Holbein's
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel am Berg
  • Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt
  • Hotel Ritter
  • Lindner Main Plaza
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
Frankfurt Flughafen FernbfParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Frankfurt, Mannheimer Str (Hbf )Accessibility
Amenities at train station
AccessibilityAccessibility
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
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