The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne West
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£85
Fastest journey
1 h 27 m
Average duration
1 h 27 m
Trains per day
46
Distance
154 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne West 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 West will cost around £85 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
To travel from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne West you need to make at least one change.
ICE 618 · 104054:541h57Frankfurt (Main) Hbf6:51Cologne West£221One-way1 change
ICE 920 · 2540223:253h31Frankfurt (Main) Hbf2:56Cologne West£291One-way1 change
ICE 1228 · 2543313:433h18Frankfurt (Main) Hbf17:01Cologne West£471One-way1 change
25032+
IC 2347 · 1737920:532h48Frankfurt (Main) Hbf23:41Cologne West£541One-way2 changes
ICE 28 · 2543715:433h18Frankfurt (Main) Hbf19:01Cologne West£551One-way1 change
ICE 18 · 254156:341h27Frankfurt (Main) Hbf8:01Cologne West£681One-way1 change
ICE 220 · 254177:341h27Frankfurt (Main) Hbf9:01Cologne West£781One-way1 change
ICE 124 · 2542913:341h27Frankfurt (Main) Hbf15:01Cologne West£891One-way1 change
ICE 128 · 254219:341h27Frankfurt (Main) Hbf11:01Cologne West£971One-way1 change
ICE 120 · 2544119:341h27Frankfurt (Main) Hbf21:01Cologne West£971One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne West
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne West among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 154 km
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£26 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne West train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne West trains for tomorrow, Saturday 11 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S8 · IC 60402 · 10009 | 0:47 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h38 | 4:25 Cologne West | 2 changes | |
ICE 618 · 10405 | Delayed 3:36 2:54Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h57 | 4:51 Cologne West | 1 change | |
ICE 2800 · 10405 | Delayed 3:36 2:54Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h57 | 4:51 Cologne West | 1 change | |
ICE 826 · 10409 | On time 3:41 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h10 | 5:51 Cologne West | 1 change | |
ICE 826 · 10604 · 17315 | On time 3:41 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h00 | 5:41 Cologne West | 2 changes | |
ICE 18 · 25415 | 4:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h27 | 6:01 Cologne West | 1 change | |
ICE 824 · 17319 | On time 5:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h33 | 6:41 Cologne West | 1 change | |
ICE 220 · 25417 | On time 5:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h27 | 7:01 Cologne West | 1 change | |
25006+ ICE 1049 · 10417 | 5:53 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h58 | 9:51 Cologne West | 2 changes | |
ICE 1612 · 10413 | On time 6:12 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h39 | 7:51 Cologne West | 1 change | |
ICE 316 · 25419 | 6:33 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h28 | 8:01 Cologne West | 1 change | |
ICE 820 · 10262 · 17327 | 7:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h33 | 8:41 Cologne West | 2 changes | |
ICE 820 · 10415 | 7:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h43 | 8:51 Cologne West | 1 change | |
ICE 128 · 25421 | 7:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h27 | 9:01 Cologne West | 1 change | |
ICE 728 · 10264 · 17331 | On time 8:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h33 | 9:41 Cologne West | 2 changes | |
ICE 1610 · 10417 | 8:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h40 | 9:51 Cologne West | 1 change | |
ICE 126 · 25425 | 9:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h28 | 11:02 Cologne West | 1 change | |
ICE 1518 · 10425 | 10:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h40 | 11:51 Cologne West | 1 change | |
ICE 314 · 25427 | 10:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h27 | 12:01 Cologne West | 1 change | |
ICE 722 · 17343 | On time 11:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h33 | 12:41 Cologne West | 1 change | |
ICE 124 · 25429 | On time 11:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h27 | 13:01 Cologne West | 1 change | |
ICE 1228 · 25433 | 11:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h18 | 15:01 Cologne West | 1 change | |
ICE 1228 · ICE 108 · 10033 | 11:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h43 | 13:26 Cologne West | 2 changes | |
ICE 720 · 10272 · 17347 | On time 12:07 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h34 | 13:41 Cologne West | 2 changes | |
ICE 1516 · 10431 | 12:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h40 | 13:51 Cologne West | 1 change | |
ICE 122 · 25433 | On time 13:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h27 | 15:01 Cologne West | 1 change | |
ICE 28 · 25437 | On time 13:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h18 | 17:01 Cologne West | 1 change | |
ICE 28 · ICE 106 · 10037 | On time 13:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h43 | 15:26 Cologne West | 2 changes | |
ICE 626 · 10276 · 17355 | On time 14:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h33 | 15:41 Cologne West | 2 changes | |
ICE 1514 · 10439 | 14:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h40 | 15:51 Cologne West | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 104 · 10041 | 15:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h54 | 17:26 Cologne West | 2 changes | |
ICE 622 · 10280 · 17363 | On time 16:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h33 | 17:41 Cologne West | 2 changes | |
ICE 1512 · 10445 | 16:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h40 | 17:51 Cologne West | 1 change | |
ICE 10 · 25439 | On time 16:33 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h28 | 18:01 Cologne West | 1 change | |
ICE 620 · 17367 | On time 17:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h33 | 18:41 Cologne West | 1 change | |
ICE 120 · 25441 | On time 17:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h27 | 19:01 Cologne West | 1 change | |
ICE 528 · 17371 | 18:07 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h34 | 19:41 Cologne West | 1 change | |
ICE 318 · 25443 | 18:14 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h47 | 20:01 Cologne West | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 512 · 10047 | 18:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h54 | 20:26 Cologne West | 2 changes | |
25032+ IC 2347 · 17379 | 18:53 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h48 | 21:41 Cologne West | 2 changes | |
ICE 526 · 17375 | 19:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h33 | 20:41 Cologne West | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 100 · 10049 | 19:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h54 | 21:26 Cologne West | 2 changes | |
ICE 524 · 25447 | 20:07 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h54 | 22:01 Cologne West | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne West
Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne West run on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 19:43, the last at 22:24. The fastest train covers the 154 km distance in 2h 58m.
Distance 154 km |
Average train duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 2h 58m |
First train 19:43 |
Last train 22:24 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne West trainsDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Cologne West from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne West train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne West 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 West, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Cologne West
- 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.
- Couchsnacks
- Secco
- Bistro Lotus
- Ganesha
- Flandrischer Hof
- Lasthaus am Ring
- The Ascot Hotel
- Lindner Hotel City Plaza Cologne
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