Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne West train with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne West

Showing times and prices for 12 Apr

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast trains

To travel from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne West you need to make at least one change.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 618 · 10405
    4:541h57
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    6:51Cologne West
    £221One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnICE 920 · 25402
    23:253h31
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    2:56Cologne West
    £291One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1228 · 25433
    13:433h18
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    17:01Cologne West
    £471One-way
    1 change
  • VIAS Rail GmbH25032+Deutsche BahnIC 2347 · 17379
    20:532h48
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    23:41Cologne West
    £541One-way
    2 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 28 · 25437
    15:433h18
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    19:01Cologne West
    £551One-way
    1 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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Coach

£26

Average Price

£15

Average Price

Cheapest

4h 24m

Average total duration

3h 54m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 58m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 28m

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30m

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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.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
deutsche_bahnS8 · IC 60402 · 100090:47 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h38
4:25 Cologne West2 changes
deutsche_bahnICE 618 · 10405
Delayed
3:36 2:54Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h57
4:51 Cologne West
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 2800 · 10405
Delayed
3:36 2:54Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h57
4:51 Cologne West
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 826 · 10409
On time
3:41 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h10
5:51 Cologne West
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 826 · 10604 · 17315
On time
3:41 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h00
5:41 Cologne West
2 changes
deutsche_bahnICE 18 · 254154:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h27
6:01 Cologne West1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 824 · 17319
On time
5:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h33
6:41 Cologne West
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 220 · 25417
On time
5:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h27
7:01 Cologne West
1 change
vias25006+deutsche_bahnICE 1049 · 104175:53 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h58
9:51 Cologne West2 changes
deutsche_bahnICE 1612 · 10413
On time
6:12 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h39
7:51 Cologne West
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 316 · 254196:33 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h28
8:01 Cologne West1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 820 · 10262 · 173277:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h33
8:41 Cologne West2 changes
deutsche_bahnICE 820 · 104157:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h43
8:51 Cologne West1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 128 · 254217:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h27
9:01 Cologne West1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 728 · 10264 · 17331
On time
8:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h33
9:41 Cologne West
2 changes
deutsche_bahnICE 1610 · 104178:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h40
9:51 Cologne West1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 126 · 254259:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h28
11:02 Cologne West1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 1518 · 1042510:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h40
11:51 Cologne West1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 314 · 2542710:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h27
12:01 Cologne West1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 722 · 17343
On time
11:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h33
12:41 Cologne West
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 124 · 25429
On time
11:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h27
13:01 Cologne West
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 1228 · 2543311:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h18
15:01 Cologne West1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 1228 · ICE 108 · 1003311:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h43
13:26 Cologne West2 changes
deutsche_bahnICE 720 · 10272 · 17347
On time
12:07 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h34
13:41 Cologne West
2 changes
deutsche_bahnICE 1516 · 1043112:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h40
13:51 Cologne West1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 122 · 25433
On time
13:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h27
15:01 Cologne West
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 28 · 25437
On time
13:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h18
17:01 Cologne West
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 28 · ICE 106 · 10037
On time
13:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h43
15:26 Cologne West
2 changes
deutsche_bahnICE 626 · 10276 · 17355
On time
14:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h33
15:41 Cologne West
2 changes
deutsche_bahnICE 1514 · 1043914:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h40
15:51 Cologne West1 change
deutsche_bahnS9 · ICE 104 · 1004115:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h54
17:26 Cologne West2 changes
deutsche_bahnICE 622 · 10280 · 17363
On time
16:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h33
17:41 Cologne West
2 changes
deutsche_bahnICE 1512 · 1044516:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h40
17:51 Cologne West1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 10 · 25439
On time
16:33 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h28
18:01 Cologne West
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 620 · 17367
On time
17:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h33
18:41 Cologne West
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 120 · 25441
On time
17:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h27
19:01 Cologne West
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 528 · 1737118:07 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h34
19:41 Cologne West1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 318 · 2544318:14 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h47
20:01 Cologne West1 change
deutsche_bahnS9 · ICE 512 · 1004718:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h54
20:26 Cologne West2 changes
vias25032+deutsche_bahnIC 2347 · 1737918:53 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h48
21:41 Cologne West2 changes
deutsche_bahnICE 526 · 1737519:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h33
20:41 Cologne West1 change
deutsche_bahnS9 · ICE 100 · 1004919:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h54
21:26 Cologne West2 changes
deutsche_bahnICE 524 · 2544720:07 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1h54
22:01 Cologne West1 change

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne West

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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.

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 £9
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
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 £9

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.

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 27m
Cheapest Price
£39
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
12 a day

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 27m
Cheapest Price
£75
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) frequency
4 a day

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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne West can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £14, while the average price tends to be around £26.
The train journey from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne West covers a distance of 154 km and takes approximately 2h 58m. Trains run 16 per day.
The train distance from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne West is 154 km.
The first train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne West leaves at 19:43.
The last train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne West departs at 22:24.
Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne West run approximately 16 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne West.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne West.
To get from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne West, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne West.
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne West is by coach, costing approximately £9.
Booking trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne West in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Köln West offers scenic views, particularly as it passes through the picturesque Rhine Valley. Travellers can enjoy views of the river, vineyards, and historic castles, making it a visually appealing route.
Yes, a day trip from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Köln West is feasible with a travel duration of 2h 58m and a distance of 154 km. There are 8 trains per day available for this journey.
Yes, you can take the train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Cologne West.

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Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Cologne West

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
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LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
  • Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
Dining
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
Accessibility
  • Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Cristall
  • Grand Hotel Empire
  • Hotel Carlton
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.

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