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Compare prices to get from Frankfurt to Cologne

Search for tickets from Frankfurt to Cologne in the next 7 days. Flights start at AU$ 114. Trains start at AU$ 12.
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  • Prices shown from Frankfurt to Cologne are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.

Compare transport options from Frankfurt to Cologne

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt to Cologne costs only AU$ 33 on average via Trains, and the quickest way takes just 57m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.

Train
Trains Cheapest
Average price AU$ 33
Average duration 1h 27m
Departure time 07:08 - 10:06
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Flight
Flights Fastest
Average price AU$ 378
Average duration 57m
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· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time

When is the cheapest time to travel from Frankfurt to Cologne?

What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Frankfurt to Cologne?

Average train fares from Frankfurt to Cologne for the next 7 days, based on Trip.com user searches.

Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Frankfurt to Cologne is Wednesday, with an average price of AU$ 9.

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  • AU$ 13
    Nov 16
  • AU$ 35
    Nov 10
  • AU$ 9
    Nov 18
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    Nov 12
  • AU$ 13
    Nov 20
  • AU$ 13
    Nov 21
  • AU$ 26
    Nov 8

What is the cheapest day to travel from Frankfurt to Cologne by bus?

The average price of a bus from Frankfurt to Cologne found by Trip.com users over the next 7 days.

Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Frankfurt to Cologne is Monday, with an average price of AU$ 14.

AU$ 14
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    Nov 2
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    Nov 3
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From Frankfurt to Cologne: Travel Information

Companies operating from Frankfurt to Cologne

Deutsche Bahn

Find stations and airports near Frankfurt and Cologne

Popular train stations near Frankfurt

Frankfurt Hbf (tief) Frankfurt Germany
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf Frankfurt Germany
Hauptbahnhof/Fernbusterminal, Frankfurt a.M. Frankfurt Germany
Willy-Brandt-Platz, Frankfurt a.M. Frankfurt Germany
Frankfurt(M)Taunusanlage Frankfurt Germany

Popular train stations near Cologne

Heumarkt, Köln Cologne Germany
Köln Hbf (Breslauer Platz) Cologne Germany
Köln Hbf Cologne Germany
Neumarkt, Köln Cologne Germany
Severinstr., Köln Cologne Germany

Popular airports near Frankfurt

Frankfurt Airport (FRA) Frankfurt Germany
Hahn Airport (HHN) Frankfurt Germany
Mannheim City Airport (MHG) Nearby Mannheim Germany

Popular airports near Cologne

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) Cologne Germany
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) Nearby Dusseldorf Germany

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FAQ – How to Get from Frankfurt to Cologne

  • How far is it from Frankfurt to Cologne?

    The distance from Frankfurt to Cologne is about 137km (85 mi).
  • There are 2 modes of transport available from Frankfurt to Cologne, including Flights Trains.
  • The fastest way to get from Frankfurt to Cologne is by Flights, with an average journey time of 57 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 1h 27m.
  • The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt to Cologne is by Trains, with an average price of AU$ 33. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Flights costs around AU$ 378 on avergae.
  • Travellers typically choose the following departure and arrival points from Frankfurt to Cologne: Flights usually departs from Frankfurt Airport and arrives at Cologne Bonn Airport Trains usually departs from Frankfurt Hbf (tief) and arrives at Heumarkt, Köln .
  • Train, bus, and flight schedules may vary depending on the season or day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: flights from Frankfurt to Cologne are usually cheapest Wednesday, with an average fare of AU$ 9 flights from Frankfurt to Cologne are usually cheapest Monday, with an average fare of AU$ 14 .
  • The time difference between Frankfurt and Cologne is 0m.

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