The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne Hbf
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
52 m
Average duration
54 m
Trains per day
48
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 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 Airport long-distance station to Cologne Hbf will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 48 trains that leave Frankfurt Airport long-distance station for Cologne Hbf every day 33 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 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 54 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 920
ICE 100
ICE 522
ICE 618
ICE 510
ICE 18
ICE 102
ICE 200
ICE 108
ICE 204Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 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 flight which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a flight costs an average of £409.
Distance: 151 km
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Live departures
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 60402 | Delayed 02:29 02:29Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h28 | 04:57 04:57Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 222 | Delayed 04:48 04:47Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h56 | 05:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 826 · S19 | On time 04:56 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h23 | 06:19 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 18 | On time 05:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 06:40 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 616 | On time 06:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 07:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 824 · S11 | On time 06:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h02 | 07:24 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1014 · S19 | Delayed 06:42 06:41Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h59 | 07:40 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 220 | Delayed 06:47 06:46Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h57 | 07:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1022 | Delayed 06:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h07 | 09:11 09:11Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 204 | Delayed 07:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 08:06 08:06Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 614 | On time 08:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 09:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 820 · S11 | On time 08:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h02 | 09:24 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1012 · S19 | Delayed 08:42 08:41Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h58 | 09:39 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 128 | Delayed 08:47 08:46Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h57 | 09:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1020 | Delayed 08:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h06 | 11:11 11:11Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 202 | On time 09:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 10:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1010 · S19 | Delayed 10:42 10:41Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h58 | 11:39 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 126 | Delayed 10:47 10:46Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h57 | 11:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 926 | On time 10:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h07 | 13:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 200 | On time 11:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 12:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 724 · S11 | On time 11:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h02 | 12:24 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 918 · S19 | Delayed 12:42 12:41Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h00 | 13:41 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 124 | Delayed 12:49 12:48Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 13:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 108 | On time 13:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 14:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 720 · S11 | On time 13:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h02 | 14:24 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1516 | 13:26 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h07 | 14:33 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 916 · S19 | Delayed 14:42 14:41Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h59 | 15:40 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 122 | Delayed 14:49 14:48Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 15:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 28 | 14:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h07 | 17:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 106 | On time 15:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 16:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 626 · S11 | On time 15:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h02 | 16:24 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 224 | Delayed 16:49 16:48Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 17:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 118 · 22135 | On time 16:53 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h09 | 18:02 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 26 | Delayed 16:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h07 | 19:11 19:11Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 104 | On time 17:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 18:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 622 · S11 | On time 17:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h02 | 18:24 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 912 · S19 | Delayed 18:42 18:41Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h00 | 19:41 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 120 | Delayed 18:49 18:48Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 19:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 24 | Delayed 18:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h07 | 21:11 21:11Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 102 | On time 19:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 20:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 528 · 10284 | On time 19:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h04 | 20:26 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 910 | On time 20:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h25 | 23:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 100 | On time 21:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h31 | 23:41 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 524 | 21:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h18 | 22:40 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 510 | On time 22:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h27 | 00:38 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 522 | On time 22:39 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h21 | 01:00 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 920 | On time 22:40 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h32 | 01:12 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 4 February | |||||
ICE 618 | 03:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h05 | 05:04 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne Hbf
Trains from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 22:09. The fastest train covers the 151 km distance in 52m.
Distance 151 km |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 03:00 |
Last train 22:09 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet trains will get you between Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and Cologne 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.
ÖBB Nightjet
FAQs: Frankfurt Airport long-distance station to Cologne Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 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 Airport long-distance station and Cologne Hbf
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
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