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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
Showing times and prices for 05 Jun
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Trains per day
54
Distance
139 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen 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/Bonn Flughafen will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Fast trains
Of the 54 trains that leave Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for Cologne/Bonn Flughafen every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 139 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 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 14 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 · Bus RE6X23:223h28Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2:50Cologne/Bonn Flughafen£201One-way1 change- ICE 618 · S194:461h36Frankfurt (Main) Hbf6:22Cologne/Bonn Flughafen£231One-way1 change
- IC 60402 · 897023:113h00Frankfurt (Main) Hbf6:11Cologne/Bonn Flughafen£271One-way1 change
- ICE 8265:411h16Frankfurt (Main) Hbf6:57Cologne/Bonn Flughafen£271One-way0 changes
- IC 2241 · S196:432h52Frankfurt (Main) Hbf9:35Cologne/Bonn Flughafen£291One-way1 change
- ICE 822 · S198:081h14Frankfurt (Main) Hbf9:22Cologne/Bonn Flughafen£461One-way1 change
- ICE 824 · S197:081h14Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:22Cologne/Bonn Flughafen£431One-way1 change
- ICE 820 · S199:081h14Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:22Cologne/Bonn Flughafen£461One-way1 change
- ICE 620 · S1919:081h14Frankfurt (Main) Hbf20:22Cologne/Bonn Flughafen£461One-way1 change
- ICE 722 · S1913:081h14Frankfurt (Main) Hbf14:22Cologne/Bonn Flughafen£511One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 139 km
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1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen trains for today, Thursday 4 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 60402 · 89702 | Delayed 1:11 3:11Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h00 | 6:11 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| IC 60402 · 25456 | Delayed 1:11 3:11Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h08 | 6:19 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 2518 · 10609 | Delayed 2:46 4:46Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h04 | 6:50 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 222 · S19 | 5:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h19 | 6:53 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 826 | On time 5:41 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h16 | 6:57 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 18 · 89706 | On time 6:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h37 | 8:11 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 824 · S19 | On time 7:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h14 | 8:22 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 220 · S19 | 7:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h18 | 8:52 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 822 · S19 | On time 8:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h14 | 9:22 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 1612 · S19 | On time 8:12 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h40 | 9:52 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 1612 · ICE 1014 · 10615 | On time 8:12 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h38 | 9:50 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 changes | |
| ICE 820 · S19 | On time 9:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h14 | 10:22 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| S8 · ICE 1012 · 10617 | 9:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h33 | 10:50 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 changes | |
| ICE 128 · S19 | On time 9:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h18 | 10:52 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 1020 · 10621 | On time 9:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h07 | 12:50 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 728 · 10619 | 10:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h42 | 11:50 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 126 · S19 | 11:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h18 | 12:52 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 926 · 10625 | 11:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h07 | 14:50 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 724 · 10623 | On time 12:07 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h43 | 13:50 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 1518 · S19 | 12:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h41 | 13:52 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 314 · 89718 | On time 12:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h37 | 14:11 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 124 · S19 | On time 13:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h18 | 14:52 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 720 · S19 | 14:07 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h15 | 15:22 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 1516 · S19 | On time 14:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h41 | 15:52 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| S8 · 25432 · 10626 | 14:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h51 | 18:08 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 changes | |
| ICE 14 · 89722 | On time 14:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h36 | 16:10 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 122 · S19 | On time 15:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h18 | 16:52 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 28 · 10633 | 15:41 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h09 | 18:50 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 626 · 10631 | On time 16:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h42 | 17:50 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 1514 · S19 | On time 16:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h41 | 17:52 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 12 · 89726 | On time 16:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h37 | 18:11 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 1224 · 10637 | On time 17:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h07 | 20:50 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 622 · 10635 | On time 18:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h42 | 19:50 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 1512 · S19 | 18:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h41 | 19:52 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 10 · 89730 | On time 18:33 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h38 | 20:11 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 620 · S19 | 19:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h14 | 20:22 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 120 · S19 | On time 19:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h18 | 20:52 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 528 · S19 | On time 20:07 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h15 | 21:22 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 318 · S19 | On time 20:14 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h38 | 21:52 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 526 · S19 | On time 21:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h14 | 22:22 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| S8 · ICE 910 · 89736 | 21:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h54 | 23:11 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 changes | |
| ICE 1220 · ICE 100 · S19 | On time 21:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h37 | 23:21 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 changes | |
| ICE 524 | 22:07 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h18 | 23:25 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 0 changesdirect | |
| S9 · ICE 510 · S19 | 22:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h50 | 0:22 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 2 changes | |
| ICE 522 · S19 | 23:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h41 | 0:52 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 920 · S19 | 23:22 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h03 | 2:25 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
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| ICE 618 · S19 | 4:46 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h36 | 6:22 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
| ICE 2518 · S19 | 4:46 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h36 | 6:22 Cologne/Bonn Flughafen | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
GermanyGermany
Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:46, the last at 22:34. The fastest train covers the 139 km distance in 1h 14m.
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 £7
Distance 139 km |
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 2:46 |
Last train 22:34 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
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 £7
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Cologne/Bonn Flughafen from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 14m
Cheapest Price
£8
Deutsche Bahn frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
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.
Quiet zone
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 14m
Cheapest Price
£34
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
13 a day
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 18m
Cheapest Price
£69
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) frequency
4 a day
FAQs: Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen 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/Bonn Flughafen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £8, while the average price tends to be around £31.
The train journey from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen covers a distance of 139 km and takes approximately 1h 14m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen is 139 km.
The first train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen leaves at 2:46.
The last train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen departs at 22:34.
Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen run approximately 8 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Cologne/Bonn Flughafen. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
To get from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen.
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen is by coach, costing approximately £7.
Booking trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne/Bonn Flughafen.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Cologne/Bonn Flughafen
Frankfurt am Main
Cologne
The major train station for departures in Frankfurt am Main is Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
Distance to city center
1 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
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
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
Information Desk
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
The major train station for arrivals 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 journey to Cologne from Frankfurt am Main.
Köln/Bonn Flughafen
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
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
Distance to city center
13 kmDining
- Café Bistro Leysieffer
- Mishba
- Ständige Vertretung
- Kamps
Most popular train connections from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
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