Trains tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne

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TodayMay 14
from $46
TomorrowMay 15
from $51
FriMay 16
from $74
SatMay 17
from $18
SunMay 18
from $42
MonMay 19
from $44
TueMay 20
from $18
WedMay 21

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Frankfurt am Main
    Departure location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Arrival time: May 15 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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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

Train Frankfurt am Main to Cologne: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$57
Average train trip duration1h 23m
Number of daily trains18
Earliest train departure3:13am
Distance95 miles (152 km)
Latest train departure9:09pm

Frankfurt am Main to Cologne Train

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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
$80
05/13
$69
Today
$69
05/15
$97
05/16
$76
05/17
$18
05/18
$42
05/19
$64
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne was searched and found on May 17, 2025 with a price of $18

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 $18 to $197 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 $18 which is on 2025-05-17.

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.

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Train from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main

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