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

The cheapest way to get from Köln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is to bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf which costs €14 - €40 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Köln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is to train which takes 58 min and costs €20 - €150.

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

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

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.

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

The distance between Köln Hbf and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is 180 km. The road distance is 178 km.

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

The best way to get from Köln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs €20 - €150.

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

The train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf takes 58 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Köln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

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

Köln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Koeln Hbf station.

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

The best way to get from Köln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is to train which takes 58 min and costs €20 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 8m.

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

Köln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

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

Köln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

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

Yes, the driving distance between Köln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is 178 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Köln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.

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

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Where can I stay near Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

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Köln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
58 min
€20–150
Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus 007 / ...
2h 48m
€15–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2h 8m
Drive 178 km
1. Drive from Köln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbfcar 178 km
1h 55m
€26–37
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
2h 45m
€103–181

Köln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf by train

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Distance: 179.6 km
Duration: 58 min

What companies run services between Köln Hbf, Germany and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €20–45 and the journey takes 58 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB once daily, and the journey takes 2h 3m.

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