- Must visit
Museum Ludwig
Important collection of modern and contemporary art near the cathedral, including Pop Art and post-war works. A staple for art-focused visitors.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main 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 am Main to Cologne will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
On Sat 14 Nov, we found 151 trains from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne, including 127 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 153 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 48 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.
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne run on average 63 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 52 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 153 km distance in 45m.
Distance 153 km |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 63 |
Direct trains 52 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Cologne trains for today, Friday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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IC 60402 | Delayed 2:11 3:11Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h33 | 4:48 4:48Cologne-Ehrenfeld | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 60402 | Delayed 2:29 3:29Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h15 | 4:48 4:48Cologne-Ehrenfeld | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 522 | 23:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h20 | 0:31 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 920 | 23:22 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h43 | 2:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 522 | 23:25 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h06 | 0:31 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 510 | Delayed 23:49 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h15 | 0:06 0:06Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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ICE 510 | 0:05 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h59 | 1:04 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 60402 | 3:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h33 | 5:44 Cologne-Ehrenfeld | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 60402 | 3:29 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h15 | 5:44 Cologne-Ehrenfeld | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 618 | 4:46 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h18 | 6:04 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 2518 | 4:46 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h15 | 6:01 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 618 | 4:46 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h15 | 6:01 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 618 | 4:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h05 | 6:04 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 618 | 4:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h02 | 6:01 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 2518 | 4:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h02 | 6:01 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 826 | On time 5:41 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h33 | 7:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 826 | On time 5:56 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h18 | 7:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 18 | On time 6:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 7:40 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2441 | 6:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h23 | 9:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2441 · ICE 616 | 6:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h21 | 8:04 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 change | |
ICE 18 | On time 6:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 7:40 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2441 | 6:58 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h08 | 9:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 824 | On time 7:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 8:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
29508 · ICE 1014 | On time 7:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h20 | 8:29 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 change | |
ICE 616 | 7:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 8:04 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 824 | On time 7:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 8:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1250 | On time 7:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h09 | 8:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1014 | On time 7:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h48 | 8:29 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1022 · ICE 204 | 7:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h22 | 9:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1022 | 7:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h23 | 10:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1250 | On time 7:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 8:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1022 | 7:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h07 | 10:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 822 | On time 8:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 9:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 204 | 8:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 9:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1612 | On time 8:12 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h20 | 9:32 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 822 | On time 8:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 9:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1612 | On time 8:26 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h06 | 9:32 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 316 | On time 8:33 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 9:39 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1656 · ICE 614 | On time 8:42 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h22 | 10:04 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 change | |
ICE 316 | On time 8:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h51 | 9:39 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 820 | On time 9:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 10:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
4254 · ICE 1012 | On time 9:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h20 | 10:29 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 change | |
ICE 614 | 9:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 10:04 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 820 | On time 9:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 10:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 158 | On time 9:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h09 | 10:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1012 | On time 9:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h48 | 10:29 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1020 | 9:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h22 | 12:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1020 · ICE 202 | On time 9:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h22 | 11:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 158 | On time 9:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h57 | 10:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1020 | 9:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h06 | 12:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 728 | 10:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 11:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 202 | On time 10:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 11:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1610 | On time 10:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h22 | 11:33 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 728 | 10:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 11:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1610 | On time 10:26 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h07 | 11:33 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 16 | On time 10:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h05 | 11:39 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1654 · ICE 612 | On time 10:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h21 | 12:04 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 change | |
ICE 16 | On time 10:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h51 | 11:39 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 726 | 11:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 12:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
4256 · ICE 1010 | On time 11:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h20 | 12:29 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 change | |
ICE 612 | 11:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 12:04 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 726 | 11:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 12:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 156 | On time 11:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h09 | 12:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1010 | On time 11:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h48 | 12:29 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 926 · ICE 200 | On time 11:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h22 | 13:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 926 | 11:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h23 | 14:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 156 | On time 11:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 12:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 926 | 11:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h07 | 14:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 724 | 12:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 13:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1518 | 12:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h22 | 13:33 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 200 | On time 12:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 13:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 724 | 12:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 13:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1518 | 12:26 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h07 | 13:33 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 314 | 12:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h05 | 13:39 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1652 · ICE 610 | On time 12:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h21 | 14:04 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 change | |
ICE 314 | 12:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h51 | 13:39 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 722 | 13:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 14:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
4258 · ICE 918 | 13:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h20 | 14:29 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 change | |
ICE 610 | 13:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 14:04 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 722 | 13:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 14:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 154 | On time 13:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h09 | 14:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 918 | 13:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h48 | 14:29 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 228 · ICE 108 | On time 13:41 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h24 | 15:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 228 | On time 13:41 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h25 | 16:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 154 | On time 13:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 14:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 228 | On time 13:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h07 | 16:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 720 | 14:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 15:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 108 | On time 14:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 15:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1516 | 14:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h22 | 15:33 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 720 | 14:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 15:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1516 | 14:26 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h07 | 15:33 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 14 | On time 14:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h05 | 15:39 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1650 · ICE 518 | On time 14:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h21 | 16:04 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 change | |
ICE 14 | On time 14:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h51 | 15:39 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 628 | On time 15:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 16:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
4260 · ICE 916 | 15:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h20 | 16:29 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 change | |
ICE 518 | On time 15:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 16:04 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 628 | On time 15:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 16:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 152 | On time 15:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h09 | 16:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 28 | 15:41 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h25 | 18:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 28 · ICE 106 | On time 15:41 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h24 | 17:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 916 | 15:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h48 | 16:29 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 152 | On time 15:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 16:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 28 | 15:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h07 | 18:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 626 | On time 16:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 17:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1514 | 16:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h22 | 17:33 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 106 | On time 16:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 17:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 626 | On time 16:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 17:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1514 | 16:26 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h07 | 17:33 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 12 | On time 16:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 17:40 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1558 · ICE 516 | On time 16:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h21 | 18:04 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 change | |
ICE 12 | On time 16:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 17:40 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1714 | 17:03 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h22 | 18:25 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 624 | On time 17:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 18:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 516 | On time 17:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 18:04 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1714 | 17:17 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h08 | 18:25 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S8 · ICE 1254 | On time 17:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h26 | 18:43 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 624 | On time 17:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 18:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 26 · ICE 104 | On time 17:41 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h24 | 19:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 26 | 17:41 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h25 | 20:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1254 | On time 17:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 18:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 118 | On time 17:53 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h01 | 18:54 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 26 | 17:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h07 | 20:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 622 | On time 18:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 19:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1512 | 18:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h22 | 19:33 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 104 | On time 18:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 19:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 622 | On time 18:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 19:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1512 | 18:26 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h07 | 19:33 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 10 | On time 18:33 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h07 | 19:40 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1556 · ICE 514 | 18:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h21 | 20:04 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 change | |
ICE 10 | On time 18:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 19:40 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 620 | 19:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 20:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
4264 · ICE 912 | On time 19:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h20 | 20:29 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 change | |
ICE 514 | 19:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 20:04 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 620 | 19:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 20:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1252 | On time 19:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h09 | 20:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 2568 | 19:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h22 | 20:56 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 912 | On time 19:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h48 | 20:29 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 24 · ICE 102 | 19:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h22 | 21:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 24 | 19:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h23 | 22:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1252 | On time 19:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h57 | 20:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 318 | On time 19:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h07 | 20:56 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 2568 | 19:49 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h07 | 20:56 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 24 | 19:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h07 | 22:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 528 | 20:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 21:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
29534 · IC 2347 | On time 20:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h57 | 23:06 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 102 | 20:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 21:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 528 | 20:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 21:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
29534 · IC 2347 | On time 20:24 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h42 | 23:06 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 512 | 20:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h32 | 22:04 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 1 change | |
ICE 512 | 21:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 22:04 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 22 | 21:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h22 | 0:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 22 | 21:59 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2h07 | 0:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 524 | 22:05 Frankfurt South station | 2h59 | 1:04 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 100 | 22:20 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h48 | 1:08 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Important collection of modern and contemporary art near the cathedral, including Pop Art and post-war works. A staple for art-focused visitors.
Archaeological museum built around Roman remains, especially the Dionysus mosaic. Excellent for understanding Cologne’s Roman origins.
Major art museum with medieval painting, sculpture and applied arts. A strong choice for seeing Cologne’s artistic heritage in one place.
Historic old town lanes and squares by the Rhine, packed with colourful houses, churches and viewpoints. Ideal for a classic Cologne stroll.
Long Rhine promenade with bridge, cathedral and river views. Popular for walking, photography and watching boats pass through the city centre.
Lively square in the old town framed by historic buildings and museums. A useful base for sightseeing and one of Cologne’s best-known public spaces.
Rye bread with butter, cheese, ham or sausage, traditionally served in Cologne breweries as a simple local snack with Kölsch.
Hearty dish of black pudding with fried onions and mashed potatoes, a Rhineland classic closely associated with Cologne home cooking.
Slow-cooked horsemeat in a sweet-sour raisin sauce, a historic Rhineland speciality still served in a few traditional Cologne restaurants.
Classic Brauhaus serving Päffgen Kölsch and Rhineland favourites in a bustling, wood-panelled setting popular with locals.
Traditional brewery venue by Heumarkt with house Kölsch and dependable regional cooking in a spacious historic hall.
Long-established restaurant for refined German and Rhineland cooking, with a more formal atmosphere than a typical Brauhaus.
Moderate for Germany: hotels can be pricey in peak periods, but dining and public transport are broadly manageable for most city-break budgets.
Service is often included, but it is usual to round up or add about 5-10% in restaurants. Round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés if service was good.
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Many trains run from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne throughout the week at all hours of the day. Passengers can expect a travel time which lasts around one hour to a little over four hours depending on the speed of the train and the number of changes involved. Service on this route is offered every day throughout the year. Although very early morning trains are available Monday to Saturday, service begins slightly later on a Sunday.
The train service between these two cities in Germany is operated by the national railway company, Deutsche Bahn. With an extensive railway network throughout the country, Deutsche Bahn offers reliable service between Frankfurt am Main and Cologne on a regular basis. Onboard services include wifi, comfortable seats and the option to reserve seats.
Direct trains from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne generally take a little over one hour to one and a half hours, depending of the speed of the train. Journeys with a change required take around one hour twenty minutes to over four hours, depending on the number of changes involved and the wait time at connecting stations.
Between 50 to 70 trains depart between these two cities every day. Passengers can purchase tickets for journeys in the morning, afternoon and well into the night. With approximately three departures per hour, passengers are sure to find a train to suit their needs.
Departure train station:Trains depart from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof, which is the city's main railway station. With links to the S-bahn and U-bath, passengers can easily travel onwards, including links to the airport. Station facilities include numerous places to shop and eat, wifi, and luggage lockers.
Arrival train stations: The arrival stations include the main railway station Cologne Hauptbahnhof, and the station Cologne Messe/Deutz. However, Cologne Messe/Deutz is a junction station which is located only a few hundred metres from the Hauptbahnhof station, so both are a convenient choice for passengers.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main 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.

Most Frankfurt am Main to Cologne trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Köln Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Cologne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Frankfurt (Main) Süd is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Süd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Merals Imbiss, Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg, Freigut, Holbein's
Wi-Fi is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Information desks are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Berg, Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt, Hotel Ritter, Lindner Main Plaza.
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Köln Messe/Deutz is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Messe/Deutz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Imbiss Athena, Arena Grill, Cafe Especial, Joe Champs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. ATMs are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Ticket office support is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Information desks are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Luggage storage is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Nearby hotels include Pension Helenenwall, Zur guten Quelle, Zum Goldenen Hut, Merlin.
Köln/Bonn Flughafen is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln/Bonn Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Bistro Leysieffer, Mishba, Ständige Vertretung, Kamps
Wi-Fi is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. ATMs are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Ticket office support is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Information desks are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Luggage storage is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
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