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Cologne, Germany → Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne to Frankfurt Am Main

Composite routes from Cologne to Frankfurt Am Main

Cheapest
1 h 55 min
Car
177 km.
from $9
Other
2 h 10 min
Bus
153 km.
from €8.15
Details

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 11
Alsa
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
BlaBlaCar Bus
84 avenue de la République, 75011, Paris, France
Citylines
Mechka Str. 35, Sofia 1330, Bulgaria
Columbuzz
Vogelwikke 23, 2435 WK Zevenhoven, Netherlands
Transturist
BOSNE SREBRENE 60. 75 000 TUZLA, BOSNA I HERCEGOVINA
Onebus
Viale Santuario 20, 20831, Seregno, Italy
Group Plus
Tsar Ivan Shishman 17, Sofia, Bulgaria
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Shishman str. 17, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria
RegioJet
nám. Svobody 86/17, 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic
Nomago
Vosnjakova ulica 3,1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Autotrans by Arriva
Setaliste 20. travnja 18, 51557 Cres, HRV
Alsa
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
[email protected]
Contact via email
BlaBlaCar Bus
84 avenue de la République, 75011, Paris, France
+33 01 70 96 86 40
+33 01 70 96 86 40
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Citylines
Mechka Str. 35, Sofia 1330, Bulgaria
00359 885 700 870
00359 885 700 870
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Columbuzz
Vogelwikke 23, 2435 WK Zevenhoven, Netherlands
[email protected]
Contact via email
Transturist
BOSNE SREBRENE 60. 75 000 TUZLA, BOSNA I HERCEGOVINA
+387 (0) 62 947 818
+387 (0) 62 947 818
Call
Onebus
Viale Santuario 20, 20831, Seregno, Italy
+390942981409 / +4969236249
+390942981409 / +4969236249
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Group Plus
Tsar Ivan Shishman 17, Sofia, Bulgaria
+359 2 989 00 00
+359 2 989 00 00
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Shishman str. 17, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria
+359 88 959 0000, +359 88 949 0000
+359 88 959 0000, +359 88 949 0000
Call
RegioJet
nám. Svobody 86/17, 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic
+420 222 222 221
+420 222 222 221
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Nomago
Vosnjakova ulica 3,1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
+386 143 177 77
+386 143 177 77
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Autotrans by Arriva
Setaliste 20. travnja 18, 51557 Cres, HRV
+385 (72) 660 660
+385 (72) 660 660
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 1
Lufthansa
Website
Lufthansa
Website
55 min
Every day
$127.23–$356.23
Train operators
Found: 3
Alsa
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
RegioJet
nám. Svobody 86/17, 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic
Nomago
Vosnjakova ulica 3,1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Alsa
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
[email protected]
Contact via email
RegioJet
nám. Svobody 86/17, 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic
+420 222 222 221
+420 222 222 221
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Nomago
Vosnjakova ulica 3,1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
+386 143 177 77
+386 143 177 77
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
2h 13m
Every 30 minutes
$8.27–$21.63
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main is to bus which costs $8.15 - $10.87 and takes 2h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $21.74 - $52.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Frankfurt am Main?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cologne and arriving at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Frankfurt am Main?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main?

The distance between Cologne and Frankfurt am Main is 179 km. The road distance is 190.5 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $21.74 - $52.17 .

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main?

The train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf takes 1h 3m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Frankfurt am Main bus from?

Cologne to Frankfurt am Main bus services, operated by Arjani Travel, depart from Cologne station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Frankfurt am Main train from?

Cologne to Frankfurt am Main train services, operated by NS, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main?

The best way to get from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $21.74 - $52.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8.15 - $10.87 and takes 2h 10m.

Where does the Cologne to Frankfurt am Main bus arrive?

Cologne to Frankfurt am Main bus services, operated by Arjani Travel, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Frankfurt am Main train arrive?

Cologne to Frankfurt am Main train services, operated by NS, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Frankfurt am Main is 190 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main?

Book your Cologne to Frankfurt am Main train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Frankfurt am Main?

There are 1286+ hotels available in Frankfurt am Main. Prices start at $45.96 per night.

Can I share a ride from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and Frankfurt am Main. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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