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Train Frankfurt am Main to Cologne: Trip Overview

Train Frankfurt am Main to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$35
Average train trip duration8h 30m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure8:10 PM
Distance88 miles (141 km)
Latest train departure11:04 PM
Please note, this information is subject to change.

Frankfurt am Main to Cologne Trains

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We make sure you can find a train service from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne from the most reliable train companies operating this trip.

From train tickets to high-end trains trip from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne, we offer a wide range of train services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Frankfurt am Main - Cologne

The average train ticket price from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne is $35. The best way to find train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Frankfurt am Main and Cologne is around 8h 30m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 51m. This is the time it takes to travel the 95 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Trains traveling between Frankfurt am Main and Cologne leave from Südbahnhof or Frankfurt Airport and arrive at Cologne Airport, Hbf, Köln-Blumenberg.

Once in Cologne, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Köln Triangle Panorama, Twelve Romanesque churches, Cologne Zoo, Hohenzollern Bridge, Historic Town Hall.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Frankfurt am Main and Cologne is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Cologne.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Cologne you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Frankfurt am Main and Cologne compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Will you be returning to Frankfurt am Main by train?

Train from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main

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