The average train between Cologne and Frankfurter Tor takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Frankfurter Tor. 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 2 hours between Cologne and Frankfurter Tor. The earliest departure is at 4:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Frankfurter Tor at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Frankfurter Tor. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Frankfurter Tor station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Cologne to Frankfurter Tor train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Frankfurter Tor train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
The distance between Cologne and Frankfurter Tor is 481.1 km. The road distance is 589 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Berlin Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €100–460 and the journey takes 5h 33m.