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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne Central Station to Frankfurt Central Station

Composite routes from Cologne Central Station to Frankfurt Central Station

Cheapest
1 h 41 min
Car
190 km.
from $10

Transport providers

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$343.51

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$61.07

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.35–$53.43
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$20.36

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

Bus operators

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
info@arjanitravel.com
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Cologne to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
tarsin_irlanda@yahoo.com
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Köln to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$9.54–$12.72

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Frankfurt Central Station is to bus via Frankfurt which costs $8.15 - $10.87 and takes 2h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Frankfurt Central Station is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $20.65 - $52.17 .

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cologne and arriving at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

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

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 1h 3m.

How far is it from Cologne Central Station to Frankfurt Central Station?

The distance between Cologne Central Station and Frankfurt Central Station is 179 km. The road distance is 189.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne Central Station to Frankfurt Central Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $20.65 - $52.17 .

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

The train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf takes 1h 3m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Cologne Central Station to Frankfurt Central Station bus services, operated by Arjani Travel, depart from Cologne station.

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

Cologne Central Station to Frankfurt Central Station train services, operated by NS, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne Central Station to Frankfurt Central Station?

The best way to get from Cologne Central Station to Frankfurt Central Station is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $20.65 - $52.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 10m.

Where does the Cologne Central Station to Frankfurt Central Station bus arrive?

Cologne Central Station to Frankfurt Central Station bus services, operated by Arjani Travel, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne Central Station to Frankfurt Central Station train arrive?

Cologne Central Station to Frankfurt Central Station train services, operated by NS, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne Central Station to Frankfurt Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne Central Station to Frankfurt Central Station is 189 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Cologne Central Station to Frankfurt Central Station.

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

Book your Cologne Central Station to Frankfurt Central Station train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Frankfurt Central Station?

There are 1317+ hotels available in Frankfurt Central Station. Prices start at $45.82 per night.
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