The average train between Cologne and Frankfurt Messe Station takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Frankfurt Messe Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Frankfurt Messe Station. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Frankfurt Messe Station at 9:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Frankfurt Messe Station. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Frankfurt Messe Station station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Cologne to Frankfurt Messe Station train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Frankfurt Messe Station train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
The distance between Cologne and Frankfurt Messe Station is 150.6 km. The road distance is 181 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €30–140 and the journey takes 1h 6m.