What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Cologne is to bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf which costs €15 - €35 and takes 2h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Cologne is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs €20 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB and arriving at Köln. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Cologne?

The distance between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Cologne is 179 km. The road distance is 177.1 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs €20 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Cologne?

The train from Frankfurt to Cologne Hbf takes 1h 6m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Cologne bus from?

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Cologne train from?

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Cologne?

The best way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Cologne is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs €20 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 8m.

Where does the Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Cologne bus arrive?

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Cologne train arrive?

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Cologne is 177 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Cologne?

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Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 79 / ...
1h 6m
€20–150
Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus 007 / ...
2h 34m
€16–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2h 8m
Drive 177.1 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Colognecar 177.1 km
1h 58m
€26–37
Fly, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2h 52m
€103–169

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Cologne by train

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Distance: 179.4 km
Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Germany and Cologne, 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 3 hours. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Köln once daily, and the journey takes 2h 3m.

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