How much does a train ticket cost from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne?

The cheapest train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £39. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne?

The average train journey time from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne is 1h 31m, covering a distance of 95 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 46m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Frankfurt am Main to Cologne route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 101 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , Deutsche Bahn , FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn - SNCF , TGV inOui , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne?

The earliest train from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne departs at 06:00. And the latest train departs at 21:00.

Which is the best train operator from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is TGV inOui , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 53 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator TGV inOui has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is TGV inOui , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Frankfurt am Main to Cologne from £10 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne on 7 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Eurostar + Deutsche Bahn - SNCF	Train	08:56	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 19m	17:15	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn - SNCF + Eurostar	Train	08:56	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 19m	17:15	Hbf	No tags
Eurostar + Deutsche Bahn - SNCF	Train	10:56	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 19m	19:15	Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn - SNCF + Eurostar	Train	06:56	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 29m	15:25	Hbf	No tags
Eurostar + Deutsche Bahn - SNCF	Train	06:56	Frankfurt Hbf	8h 29m	15:25	Hbf	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne

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 £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

34carpool per day

1h 50mAverage duration

95 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£9 - £86	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£10 - £150	Average duration1h 31m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£6 - £27	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Frankfurt am Main and Cologne?

Frankfurt am Main

A
Frankfurt Airport
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B
Südbahnhof
Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Cologne

A
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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B
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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C
Köln-Blumenberg
Köln-Blumenberg, 50765 Köln, Germany
D
Köln-Dellbrück
Dellbrück, Diepeschrather Str., 51069 Köln, Germany
E
Köln-Holweide
Köln-Holweide, 51067 Köln, Germany
F
Köln Volkhovener Weg
Volkhovener Weg, 50767 Köln, Germany

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi3.4

FlixTrain

3/517 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi1.1

Deutsche Bahn - SNCF

TGV inOui

4/553 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.9

WiFi4

FlixBus

3.5/511,545 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne?
The cheapest train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £39. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne?
The average train journey time from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne is 1h 31m, covering a distance of 95 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 46m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Frankfurt am Main to Cologne route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 101 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn - SNCF, TGV inOui, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne?
The earliest train from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne departs at 06:00. And the latest train departs at 21:00.
Which is the best train operator from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is TGV inOui, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 53 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator TGV inOui has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is TGV inOui, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

05/12

£30

06/12

£24

Today

£24

08/12

£19

09/12

£19

10/12

£17

11/12

£22

12/12

£19

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £17

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

You can expect to pay from £17 to £133 for a train 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 £17, which is on 2025-12-10.

Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE 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.