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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
51 m
Average duration
51 m
Trains per day
58
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 58 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main Airport for Cologne Hbf every day 38 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 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 52 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.
ICE 22813:592h07Frankfurt Airport long-distance station16:06Cologne Hbf£181One-way0 changes- ICE 2815:592h07Frankfurt Airport long-distance station18:06Cologne Hbf£211One-way0 changes
- ICE 918 · S1913:410h58Frankfurt Airport long-distance station14:39Cologne Hbf£211One-way1 change
- ICE 171615:161h09Frankfurt Airport long-distance station16:25Cologne Hbf£221One-way0 changes
- ICE 10616:110h54Frankfurt Airport long-distance station17:05Cologne Hbf£221One-way0 changes
- ICE 3168:480h51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station9:39Cologne Hbf£481One-way0 changes
- ICE 1610:480h51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station11:39Cologne Hbf£631One-way0 changes
- ICE 31412:480h51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station13:39Cologne Hbf£631One-way0 changes
- ICE 1414:480h51Frankfurt Airport long-distance station15:39Cologne Hbf£311One-way0 changes
- ICE 1216:480h52Frankfurt Airport long-distance station17:40Cologne Hbf£281One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne 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 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 151 km
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2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Wednesday 19 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 60402 | Delayed 1:29 3:29Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h15 | 3:44 3:44Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 18 | On time 6:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 7:40 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC 2541 | On time 6:58 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h08 | 9:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 616 | 7:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 8:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 824 · S6 | On time 7:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 8:23 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 1014 · S19 | On time 7:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h58 | 8:39 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 220 | 7:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h57 | 8:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 1022 | 7:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h07 | 10:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 204 | On time 8:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 9:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 822 · S6 | On time 8:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 9:23 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 1612 | On time 8:26 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h06 | 9:32 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 316 | Delayed 8:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h51 | 7:41 7:41Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 614 | 9:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 10:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 820 · S6 | On time 9:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 10:23 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 1012 · S19 | On time 9:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h58 | 10:39 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 128 | On time 9:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h57 | 10:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 1020 | 9:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h06 | 12:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 202 | On time 10:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 11:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 1010 · S19 | On time 11:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h58 | 12:39 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 126 | On time 11:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h57 | 12:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 926 | 11:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h07 | 14:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 200 | On time 12:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 13:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 724 · S6 | On time 12:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 13:23 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 918 · S19 | On time 13:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h58 | 14:39 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 124 | On time 13:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 14:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 228 | On time 13:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h07 | 16:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 108 | On time 14:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 15:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 720 · S6 | On time 14:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 15:23 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 916 · S19 | On time 15:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h58 | 16:39 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 122 | On time 15:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 16:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 28 | 15:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h07 | 18:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 106 | On time 16:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 17:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 626 · S6 | On time 16:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 17:23 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 516 | On time 17:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 18:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 1714 | On time 17:17 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h08 | 18:25 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 624 · S6 | On time 17:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 18:23 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 224 | On time 17:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 18:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 118 · S6 | On time 17:53 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h10 | 19:03 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 26 | 17:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h07 | 20:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 104 | On time 18:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 19:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 622 · S6 | On time 18:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 19:23 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 912 · S19 | On time 19:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h58 | 20:39 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 120 | On time 19:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 20:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 24 | 19:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h07 | 22:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 102 | On time 20:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 21:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 528 · 10284 | On time 20:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h04 | 21:26 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 318 | On time 20:29 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h10 | 21:39 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 910 | Delayed 21:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h49 | 22:33 22:33Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 22 | 21:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h07 | 0:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 524 | 22:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h17 | 23:39 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 510 | Delayed 23:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h59 | 23:25 23:25Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 522 | 23:25 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h06 | 0:31 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 920 | 23:40 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h25 | 2:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf run on average 28 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:29, the last at 21:47. The fastest train covers the 151 km distance in 51m.
Distance 151 km |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 1:29 |
Last train 21:47 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Cologne Hbf from £5. 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.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne 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 Cologne Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt am Main Airport and Cologne Hbf
Most Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cologne Hbf trains use the Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf to Köln Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main Airport and Cologne Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln 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 and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
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