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Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Cologne Central Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Cologne Central Station takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Cologne Central 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.

1h 15m
Duration
179 km
Distance
€40
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain train 79 / ...
1h 6m
€20–150

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Cologne Central Station train times

Trains run hourly between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Cologne Central Station. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Cologne Central Station at 9:39 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 179.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Germany and Cologne Central Station, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf 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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