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

Composite routes from Frankfurt Central Station to Cologne

Cheapest
1 h 39 min
Car
187 km.
from $10

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
info@arjanitravel.com
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Email:
tarsin_irlanda@yahoo.com
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$10.18–$13.99

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$356.23

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$25.45–$62.34

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.81–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$49.62–$54.71
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Cologne is to bus via Frankfurt which costs $8.70 - $11.96 and takes 2h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Cologne is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs $21.74 - $53.26 .

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and arriving at Cologne. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.

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

The distance between Frankfurt Central Station and Cologne is 179 km. The road distance is 189.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs $21.74 - $53.26 .

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

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

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

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

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

Frankfurt Central Station to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Frankfurt Central Station to Cologne?

The best way to get from Frankfurt Central Station to Cologne is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs $21.74 - $53.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 15m.

Where does the Frankfurt Central Station to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Frankfurt Central Station to Cologne train arrive?

Frankfurt Central Station to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt Central Station to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt Central Station to Cologne is 190 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Frankfurt Central Station to Cologne.

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

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

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
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