What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Messe Station to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Messe Station to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt which costs €20 - €50 and takes 2h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt Messe Station to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt Messe Station to Cologne is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs €30 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt Messe Station and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt Messe Station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt Messe Station and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt Messe Station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Köln Hbf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Frankfurt Messe Station to Cologne?

The distance between Frankfurt Messe Station and Cologne is 182 km. The road distance is 175.2 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt Messe Station to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt Messe Station to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs €30 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt Messe Station to Cologne?

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Frankfurt Messe Station to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt Messe Station to Cologne bus from?

Frankfurt Messe Station to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt Messe Station to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Frankfurt Messe Station to Cologne?

The best way to get from Frankfurt Messe Station to Cologne is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs €30 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Frankfurt Messe Station to Cologne bus arrive?

Frankfurt Messe Station to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Köln station.

Where does the Frankfurt Messe Station to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Frankfurt Messe Station to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt Messe Station to Cologne is 175 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Frankfurt Messe Station to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1861+ hotels available in Cologne.

Frankfurt Messe Station to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Frankfurt Messe Station 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 48m
€31–141
Train via Frankfurt
cheapest
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 13m
€21–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
3h 15m
Drive 175.2 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt Messe Station to Colognecar 175.2 km
1h 55m
€25–36
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
3h 2m
€99–170
Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
1h 54m
€31–141

Frankfurt Messe Station to Cologne by train

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Distance: 181.9 km
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Frankfurt Messe Station, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €30–140 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Köln once daily, and the journey takes 2h 3m.

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