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

The cheapest way to get from Messe Frankfurt to Cologne is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 1h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messe Frankfurt to Cologne is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs €20 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Messe Frankfurt 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 Messe Frankfurt 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 Messe Frankfurt to Cologne?

The distance between Messe Frankfurt and Cologne is 181 km. The road distance is 176.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Messe Frankfurt to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs €20 - €140.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Messe Frankfurt to Cologne?

The best way to get from Messe Frankfurt to Cologne is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs €20 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 22m.

Where does the Messe Frankfurt to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Messe Frankfurt to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Messe Frankfurt to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Messe Frankfurt to Cologne is 177 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Messe Frankfurt to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Messe Frankfurt to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 79 / ...
1h 25m
€20–140
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2h 22m
Drive 176.5 km
1. Drive from Messe Frankfurt to Colognecar 176.5 km
1h 57m
€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
3h 4m
€103–169

Messe Frankfurt to Cologne by foot and train

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Distance: 181 km
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Messe Frankfurt, 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. 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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