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How to get fromCologne to Frankfurtby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Frankfurt by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Würzburg Hbftrain train 41 / ...
    2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Markt Bibarttrain train Re10
    4h 42m
    €69–263

  2. Drive 349.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cologne to Frankfurtcar car 349.1 km
    3h 4m
    €50–72

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Würzburg Main Stationbus bus N84 / ...
    3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Markt Bibarttrain train
    6h 58m

  4. Train via Frankfurt am Main

    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain train Ice
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain train 41 / ...
    3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Markt Bibarttrain train
    5h 4m
    €56–267

Cologne to Frankfurt by train and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Frankfurt, Bavaria, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt via Würzburg Hbf, Markt Bibart, and Markt Bibart in around 4h 42m.

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