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Bus Frankfurt am Main to Cologne: Trip Overview
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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Based on 7339 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. BlaBlaBus ticket prices on this trip start at $12.00
BlaBlaBus Frankfurt am Main Cologne recent customer reviews
Good, for some reason everyone was clumped at the back of the bus, I got a bit hot and couldn't cool down. It would have been great if the driver were nicer or spoke better english but it was nothing big.
Based on 893 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the seats but often complained with the wifi. RegioJet ticket prices on this trip start at $13.00
Frankfurt am Main to Cologne Buses
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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.
Information on this bus route
Daily Departures | 6 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 12:25AM - 10:50PM |
Minimum Price | $9 |
Average Ticket Price | $17 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 1h55m |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 2h30m |
Distance | 87 miles (139 km) |
Bus Companies on This Route | FlixBus, BlaBlaBus, RegioJet |
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Frankfurt am Main and Cologne?
Am Hauptbahnhof 8, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
HbfHedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
SüdbahnhofFlugplatz Hahn 850, 55483 Lautzenhausen, Germany
Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)Stephanstraße 10, 60547 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Frankfurt OnibusBraubachstraße 41, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Braubachstraße 41Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
HbfGummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
Gummersbacher Str.Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
Riehl ZooHeinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
Leverkusen MitteCologne,, Germany
Rhein Energie StadionFrequently asked questions for your trip Frankfurt am Main - Cologne
You can take a bus or a train to go from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne. Both are convenient and sustainable ways to travel to Cologne. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.
The average travel time from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne is about 2h 30m, although the fastest bus will take 1h 55m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 95 miles (153 km) that separate the two cities.
The distance separating Frankfurt am Main and Cologne is 95 miles (153 km).
About 6 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and RegioJet. The number of buses from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
The bus service operates between 12:25 AM and 10:50 PM.
Most of the buses traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne leave from Frankfurt Airport and arrive at Cologne Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.
The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $9.
You can expect to pay around $17 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $9 to $119, so it's good to do your research before booking.
Yes, a day trip from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne is definitely doable. The total travel time for the round-trip is about 3h 50m. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Cologne before returning to Frankfurt am Main in the evening.
Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cologne Opera, Cologne Cathedral, Historic Town Hall, Volksgarten and Cologne cable cars.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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 $10 to $101 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 $10 which is on 2024-03-20.
Usually Comuto Pro (BlaBlaCar Bus) 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
If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne, get comfy and count the stars.
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.
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Bus from Cologne to Frankfurt am MainYou can also go to Cologne by train
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Popular Buses Connecting Frankfurt am Main
Buses Leaving from Frankfurt am Main
- Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Amsterdam
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Buses Going to Frankfurt am Main
- Bus from London to Frankfurt am Main
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- Krakow - Frankfurt am Main
- Bus from Dresden to Frankfurt am Main
- Bus Paris - Frankfurt am Main
- Luxembourg - Frankfurt am Main
- Bus from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main
- Bus Hamburg - Frankfurt am Main
- Düsseldorf - Frankfurt am Main
- Bus from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main
- Bus Wiesbaden - Frankfurt am Main
- Hanover - Frankfurt am Main
- Bus from Leipzig to Frankfurt am Main
- Bus Giessen - Frankfurt am Main
- Darmstadt - Frankfurt am Main
Popular Buses Connecting Cologne
Buses Leaving from Cologne
- Bus from Cologne to Amsterdam
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- Cologne - Paris
- Bus from Cologne to Berlin
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- Cologne - Maastricht
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- Bus from Cologne to Dortmund
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Buses Going to Cologne
- Bus from Paris to Cologne
- Bus Amsterdam - Cologne
- London - Cologne
- Bus from Tours to Cologne
- Bus Brussels - Cologne
- Berlin - Cologne
- Bus from Dortmund to Cologne
- Bus Munich - Cologne
- Aachen - Cologne
- Bus from Leverkusen to Cologne
- Bus Koblenz - Cologne
- Hamburg - Cologne
- Bus from Mannheim to Cologne
- Bus Essen - Cologne
- Nuremberg - Cologne
Popular routes in this country
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- Berlin - Dresden
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- Berlin - Leipzig
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- Bus Munich - Nuremberg
- Frankfurt am Main - Cologne
- Bus from Munich to Frankfurt am Main
- Bus Dresden - Berlin
- Hamburg - Lübeck
- Bus from Cologne to Düsseldorf
- Bus Memmingen - Munich
- Cologne - Frankfurt am Main