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ITFrankfurt to Cologne Train & Bus Tickets
From Frankfurt (Germany) to Cologne (Germany) · about 189 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Frankfurt to Cologne, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €6.99 for travel on 6 Dec 2026 (seen 18 Oct 2026) | €8.98 for travel on 26 Nov 2026 (seen 18 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | — | about 2 h 15 min (9 journeys) |
| Sold by | Deutsche Bahn | FlixBus |
Last checked 31 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Frankfurt to Cologne: what to expect
Frankfurt and Cologne are about 189 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is a domestic route within Germany, so no border formalities are required. At 189 km this is a short regional hop.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Frankfurt–Cologne tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- Fares often differ between weekdays and times of day, so compare several dates.
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Cologne
- Cologne Cathedral was the world's tallest building from 1880 to 1890. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Eau de Cologne has been produced in the city since 1709. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Cologne's weights and measures, such as the Cologne mark, were used throughout medieval Europe. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Frankfurt to Cologne
How long does the journey from Frankfurt to Cologne take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 2 h 15 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 31 Oct 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Frankfurt to Cologne?
The lowest fare seen recently is €6.99 by train (Deutsche Bahn), for travel on 6 Dec 2026 (seen 18 Oct 2026). The lowest bus fare seen is €8.98. Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Frankfurt to Cologne?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €6.99 and the lowest bus fare €8.98, so the train was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Frankfurt to Cologne?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.