The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 17 m
Trains per day
53
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 53 trains that leave Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for Cologne every day 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 152 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 18 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.
IC 22416:432h39Frankfurt (Main) Hbf9:22Cologne Hbf£181One-way0 changes
ICE 52422:142h27Frankfurt (Main) Hbf0:41Cologne Hbf£271One-way0 changes
ICE 52223:112h24Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1:35Cologne Hbf£271One-way0 changes
ICE 8265:412h26Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:07Cologne Messe/Deutz£271One-way0 changes
S9 · ICE 185:021h28Frankfurt (Main) Hbf6:30Cologne Hbf£271One-way1 change
S8 · ICE 91813:171h16Frankfurt (Main) Hbf14:33Cologne Messe/Deutz£881One-way1 change
S8 · ICE 91615:171h16Frankfurt (Main) Hbf16:33Cologne Messe/Deutz£881One-way1 change
S8 · ICE 91219:171h16Frankfurt (Main) Hbf20:33Cologne Messe/Deutz£881One-way1 change
ICE 6184:461h18Frankfurt (Main) Hbf6:04Cologne Hbf£361One-way0 changes
ICE 25184:461h18Frankfurt (Main) Hbf6:04Cologne Hbf£971One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne 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 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 152 km
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2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne trains for today, Saturday 30 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S9 · ICE 104 | On time 17:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h33 | 19:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 224 | Delayed 17:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h12 | 17:35 17:35Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 622 | On time 18:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h31 | 20:39 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
S8 · ICE 10 | On time 18:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h23 | 19:40 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 620 | On time 19:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h22 | 21:30 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
S8 · ICE 912 | On time 19:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h16 | 20:33 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 change | |
S8 · ICE 120 | On time 19:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h26 | 20:43 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 102 | On time 19:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h26 | 20:58 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 24 | On time 19:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h22 | 22:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 528 | On time 20:12 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h20 | 22:32 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 512 | On time 20:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h32 | 22:04 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
4266 · ICE 910 | On time 21:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h50 | 23:59 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1220 | Delayed 21:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h22 | 22:10 22:10Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
25034+ ICE 522 | On time 21:53 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h39 | 1:32 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
29538 · 25450 · ICE 522 | On time 22:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h23 | 1:32 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 920 | On time 23:22 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h43 | 2:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 31 May | |||||
ICE 618 | 4:46 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h18 | 6:04 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 2518 | 4:46 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h18 | 6:04 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 18 | On time 5:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h28 | 6:30 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 826 | On time 5:41 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h26 | 8:07 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2241 | On time 6:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h39 | 9:22 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S8 · ICE 616 | On time 6:47 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h23 | 8:10 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 316 | On time 7:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h28 | 8:30 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 824 | On time 7:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h22 | 9:30 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
S8 · ICE 220 | On time 7:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h26 | 8:43 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 204 | On time 7:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h33 | 9:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1049+ 25006 | 7:53 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h15 | 11:08 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
S8 · ICE 614 | 8:47 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h22 | 10:09 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 16 | On time 9:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h28 | 10:30 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 820 | On time 9:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h21 | 11:29 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
S8 · ICE 128 | On time 9:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h26 | 10:43 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 202 | On time 9:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h33 | 11:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 728 | On time 10:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h29 | 12:37 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 612 | 10:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h33 | 12:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 200 | On time 11:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h33 | 13:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 724 | On time 12:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h29 | 14:37 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
S8 · ICE 610 | 12:47 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h23 | 14:10 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 722 | On time 13:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h29 | 15:37 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
S8 · ICE 918 | On time 13:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h16 | 14:33 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 change | |
S8 · ICE 124 | On time 13:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h26 | 14:43 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 108 | On time 13:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h33 | 15:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 720 | On time 14:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h29 | 16:37 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 518 | On time 14:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h33 | 16:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 628 | On time 15:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h25 | 17:33 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
S8 · ICE 122 | On time 15:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h26 | 16:43 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
S8 · ICE 916 | On time 15:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h16 | 16:33 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 106 | On time 15:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h33 | 17:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 28 | 15:41 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h25 | 18:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 626 | On time 16:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h26 | 18:34 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 516 | On time 16:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h33 | 18:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne
Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:46, the last at 22:34. The fastest train covers the 152 km distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 152 km |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 2:46 |
Last train 22:34 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Cologne 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.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Cologne
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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