Bus Tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne

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TodayMay 16
from $18
TomorrowMay 17
from $7
SunMay 18
from $5
MonMay 19
from $5
TueMay 20
from $10
WedMay 21
ThuMay 22
from $5
FriMay 23
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt - Main bus station
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: FRA Frankfurt airport
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt - Main bus station
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Terminál 2
    Operated by: RegioJetRegioJet
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: FRA Frankfurt airport
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 17 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: FRA Frankfurt airport
    Arrival time: May 17 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne.

Bus
Average Price$6 - $212Average Duration2h 20m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$19 - $189Average Duration1h 23m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$5 - $80Average Duration2h
6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

37carpool per day
2hAverage Duration
$5Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$16
Average bus trip duration2h 20m
Number of daily buses15
Earliest bus departure12:05am
Distance87 miles (139 km)
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Frankfurt am Main to Cologne Bus

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

Best price found
05/14
$26
05/15
$26
Today
$18
05/17
$7
05/18
$5
05/19
$5
05/20
$10
05/21
$11
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne was searched and found on May 18, 2025 with a price of $5

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 $5 to $43 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 $5 which is on 2025-05-18.

Usually Flixbus (DE) 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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Bus Travel Tips

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Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

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 travelers 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?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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