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Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne on 2 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
RegioJet
    		Frankfurt - Main bus station
    		Terminál 2Cheapest
    BlaBlaCar Bus
      		Frankfurt Main Airport P36
      		Cologne/Bonn AirportFastest
      BlaBlaCar Bus
        		Frankfurt - Main bus station
        		Cologne/Bonn AirportNo tags
        Flixbus
          		FRA Frankfurt airport
          		Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags
          Flixbus
            		FRA Frankfurt airport
            		Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags

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            We recommend carpooling

            Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just US$8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            36carpool per day
            1h 50mAverage duration
            95 milesDistance
            6kgCO₂ emissions
            Bus
            		Average priceUS$11 - US$124Average duration2h 20m
            3kg CO₂e
            Train
            		Average priceUS$12 - US$224Average duration1h 32m
            4kg CO₂e
            Carpool
            		Average priceUS$8 - US$27Average duration1h 50m
            6kg CO₂e

            Bus Frankfurt am Main to Cologne: Trip Overview

            Average ticket priceUS$17
            Average bus trip duration2h 20m
            Number of daily buses19
            Earliest bus departure00:05
            Distance86 miles
            Latest bus departure23:59

            Frankfurt am Main to Cologne Bus

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            Frequently asked questions on the trip Frankfurt am Main - Cologne

            1. What's the distance between Frankfurt am Main and Cologne by coach?

              The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Cologne by coach is approximately 95 miles (153 km).

            2. How can I get from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne without driving?

              The best way to go from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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            Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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            US$35
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            US$39
            Today
            US$16
            02/11
            US$11
            03/11
            US$11
            04/11
            US$11
            05/11
            US$11
            06/11
            US$11
            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne was searched and found on 3 Nov 2025 with a price of US$11

            To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne as early as possible.

            You can expect to pay from US$11 to US$88 for a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$11, which is on 2025-11-03.

            Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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            The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

            Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

            One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

            What's the cheapest way to go from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne?

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