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Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) and Cologne takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 19m
Duration
178 km
Distance
€40
Average price
Every 2 hours
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  1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 41 / ...
1h 6m
€20–150

Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) to Cologne train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level) is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Cologne at 2:31 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 178.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof (low level), Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf hourly. Tickets cost €30–150 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route every 4 hours.

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