- 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.
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
49 m
Trains per day
132
Distance
153 km
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 £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 132 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main for Cologne every day 107 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 153 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 51 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 60402
IC 60403 · IC 60402
ICE 826
ICE 826
IC 2541
ICE 1010
ICE 912
ICE 916
ICE 918
ICE 314Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main 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 coach which can get you there in 2h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. 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: 153 km
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£28 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Cologne trains for today, Saturday 15 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 2502 | Delayed 19:20 20:11Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 20:14 20:14Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 526 | 21:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h06 | 22:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
4266 · ICE 910 | On time 21:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h21 | 22:30 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 512 | Delayed 19:30 21:10Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 20:24 20:24Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 526 | 21:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 22:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 2500 | Delayed 21:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h38 | 21:12 21:12Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 910 | On time 21:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h49 | 22:30 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 524 | 22:07 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h32 | 23:39 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 2500 | Delayed 22:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h59 | 21:12 21:12Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 524 | 22:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h17 | 23:39 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S9 · ICE 510 | On time 22:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h38 | 0:10 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 522 | 23:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h20 | 0:31 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 510 | On time 23:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h59 | 0:10 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 920 | 23:22 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h36 | 1:58 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 522 | 23:25 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h06 | 0:31 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 60402 | On time 3:18 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h29 | 5:47 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 618 | 4:46 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h18 | 6:04 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 618 | 4:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h05 | 6:04 Cologne Hbf | 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 2541 | On time 6:41 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h25 | 9:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2541 · ICE 616 | On time 6:41 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h24 | 8:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 18 | On time 6:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 7:40 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2541 | On time 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 | |
ICE 616 | 7:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 8:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 824 | On time 7:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 8:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 220 | 7:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h09 | 8:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1022 · ICE 204 | 7:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h22 | 9:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 220 | 7:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h57 | 8:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1022 | 7:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h07 | 10:06 Cologne Hbf | 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 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 | |
4491 · IC 2549 | On time 8:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h28 | 11:06 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1656 · ICE 614 | On time 8:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h22 | 10:05 Cologne Hbf | 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 | |
ICE 614 | 9:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 10:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 820 | On time 9:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 10:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 128 | 9:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h09 | 10:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1020 | 9:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h22 | 12:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1020 · ICE 2532 | 9:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h22 | 11:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 128 | 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 2532 | 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 | |
4493 · IC 2547 | On time 10:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h28 | 13:06 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1654 · ICE 612 | On time 10:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h22 | 12:05 Cologne Hbf | 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 | 0h55 | 12:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 726 | 11:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 12:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 126 | 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 | 11:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h23 | 14:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 926 · ICE 2510 | On time 11:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h22 | 13:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 126 | 11:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h57 | 12:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 926 | 11:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h07 | 14:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 724 | 12:07 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h07 | 13:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1518 | 12:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h22 | 13:33 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 2510 | 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 | |
4495 · IC 2545 | On time 12:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h28 | 15:06 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1652 · ICE 610 | On time 12:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h22 | 14:05 Cologne Hbf | 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 | 0h55 | 14:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 722 | 13:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 14:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 124 | On time 13:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h09 | 14:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 228 | On time 13:41 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h25 | 16:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 918 | 13:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h48 | 14:29 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 228 · ICE 2508 | On time 13:41 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h24 | 15:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 124 | 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 | 14:07 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h07 | 15:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1516 | 14:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h22 | 15:33 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 2508 | On time 14:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 15:05 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 | |
4497 · ICE 2012 | 14:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h28 | 17:06 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1650 · ICE 518 | On time 14:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h22 | 16:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 14 | On time 14:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h51 | 15:39 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 628 | On time 15:07 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h07 | 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 | 0h55 | 16:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 628 | On time 15:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 16:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 122 | 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 916 | 15:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h48 | 16:29 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 28 · ICE 2506 | On time 15:41 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h24 | 17:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 122 | 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 2506 | 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 | |
4757 · IC 2041 | 16:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h28 | 19:06 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1558 · ICE 516 | On time 16:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h22 | 18:05 Cologne Hbf | 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 | 0h55 | 18:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1714 | 17:17 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h08 | 18:25 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 624 | On time 17:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 18:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 224 | 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 2504 | 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 | |
4499 · IC 2349 | On time 18:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h28 | 21:06 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1556 · ICE 514 | On time 18:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h22 | 20:05 Cologne Hbf | 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 | On time 19:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 20:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 620 | 19:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 20:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 912 | On time 19:41 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h48 | 20:29 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 120 | On time 19:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h55 | 20:43 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 24 | 19:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h07 | 22:06 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 528 | 20:07 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h07 | 21:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 2502 | On time 20:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h54 | 21:05 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 318 | On time 20:14 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h25 | 21:39 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S8 · ICE 902 | On time 20:17 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h38 | 21:55 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 528 | 20:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0h52 | 21:14 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 318 | On time 20:29 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h10 | 21:39 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1554 · ICE 512 | 20:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h22 | 22:05 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 902 | On time 20:48 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1h07 | 21:55 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne run on average 38 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 32 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 153 km distance in 49m.
Distance 153 km |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 38 |
Direct trains 32 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 63 days |
Discover the best of Cologne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cologne trip today.
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 Flughafen Fernbf 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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