The average train between Frankfurt Messe Station and Cologne takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Frankfurt Messe Station 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.
Trains run hourly between Frankfurt Messe Station and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Frankfurt Messe Station is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Cologne at 2:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt Messe Station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt Messe Station station and arriving at Cologne station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Frankfurt Messe Station to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt Messe Station to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
The distance between Frankfurt Messe Station and Cologne is 150.6 km. The road distance is 182 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €30–150 and the journey takes 1h 6m.