Train Cologne Frankfurt am Main
Book a train ticket from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main
Book a train ticket from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main
Information about the Cologne to Frankfurt am Main train
| Number routes per day | 48 |
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| Average route time | 1h 38m |
| Shortest route time | 1h 06m |
| First hour of departure | 0h 00m |
| Last hour of departure | 23h 53m |
| Timetables for tomorrow | See |
Cheap train tickets from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main
How much does a train ticket from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main cost?
How long does a journey on a train from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main take?
How long does the fastest train take to travel from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main?
How many trains run from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main each day?
Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Cologne and Frankfurt am Main?
What is the distance between Cologne and Frankfurt am Main by train?
What time is the first train from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main?
What time is the last train from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main?
To leave Cologne, which station(s) can I depart from?
At Frankfurt am Main, which station(s) will I arrive at?
Which train companies operate trains from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main?
How to buy a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main?
Price of a Cologne – Frankfurt am Main Train Ticket
For a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass. Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main with your discount card or subscription. Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main at the best price.
Promotional Fare for Cologne – Frankfurt am Main
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Last-minute Cologne – Frankfurt am Main Train
On SNCF Connect, you can book your last-minute Cologne to Frankfurt am Main ticket and compare prices quickly. You can also plan and buy your train ticket several months in advance if you wish to take advantage of the best fares. During the sales events held several times per year, tickets are released for trains running months later. Depending on the rail operator and the train’s travel date, our service options allow you to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your seats at that rate before the opportunity expires.
Direct train from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main and alternative routes
On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Frankfurt am Main on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.
Which companies operate the train from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main?
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Travel from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main on board Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains and enjoy a reliable and comfortable journey. Deutsche Bahn is Germany’s national rail operator and offers an extensive rail network covering the entire country, allowing you to travel efficiently between cities. It operates high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.
What travel classes are available on the Cologne to Frankfurt am Main train?
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Travel from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main by train with Deutsche Bahn. Depending on your journey and the train selected, travel in 1st or 2nd class on high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, national InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) services, or the regional network. The latter includes InterRegio-Express (IRE) for fast interregional connections, Regional-Express (RE) for direct routes between cities, and Regionalbahn (RB) for stopping services to all local stations. Your Deutsche Bahn ticket Cologne - Frankfurt am Main guarantees a comfortable journey across Germany and its neighbouring countries.
What on-board services are available on the Cologne to Frankfurt am Main train?
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
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Stay connected while you travel
Stay connected throughout your journey with free, unlimited WiFi available on most ICE and IC trains. In 1st class, throughput is optimized for professional uses such as videoconferencing or VPN connections.
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Enjoy the peace and quiet
To work or relax in complete peace, opt for the quiet zones. These areas are designed to minimize noise pollution: phone calls, loud music and ringtones are not allowed.
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Grab a bite or drink during your trip
Enjoy a meal or snack in the dining cars or bistros available on long-distance trains. A varied menu features hot dishes, snacks and drinks.
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Recharge your electronic devices
Recharge your devices easily: outlets are available at every seat in 2nd class, and up to two outlets for every three seats in 1st class. Ideal for staying productive or entertained throughout the journey.
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Carry your luggage with ease
Each passenger can take one item of hand luggage and one additional item of luggage free of charge. Large items of luggage can be stowed in the racks at the entrance or between the seats, medium-sized items above, and small items under your seat. Recommended dimensions are 70 × 50 × 30 cm. Well stowed folding strollers, mobility aids, scooters and folding bicycles are also permitted. Luggage must not inconvenience other passengers or block exits.
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Take your bicycle everywhere
Conventional bicycles are accepted on ICE, IC and EC trains with a bicycle ticket and mandatory booking. Folding bicycles and children's bicycles can be carried free of charge as hand luggage. Tandems and tricycles are allowed on certain trains with a booking at an agency. In the regions, a bicycle ticket is required but without a seat booking.
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Travel with your pet
Small animals travel free of charge in a closed container placed under your seat or in the luggage racks. Large dogs must have a ticket (50% of the adult fare), be muzzled and kept on a leash. Guide and assistance dogs travel free of charge, without a ticket or muzzle.
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Enjoy seat service in 1st class
In 1st class, relax: your meal is served directly to your seat. Enjoy attentive service and a gourmet selection without having to go anywhere.
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Access Deutsche Bahn lounges
Passengers with a flexible 1st class ticket enjoy access to DB Lounges at several major stations. These lounges offer a quiet space with drinks, WiFi and digital press to wait comfortably before departure.
Cologne to Frankfurt am Main train schedule for Saturday 22 August 2026
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| 0h 00m | 2h 50m | 2h 50m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 3h 32m | 5h 46m | 2h 14m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 3h 49m | 7h 03m | 3h 14m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 4h 28m | 5h 48m | 1h 20m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 5h 30m | 6h 51m | 1h 21m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 5h 48m | 7h 13m | 1h 25m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 6h 24m | 8h 49m | 2h 25m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 6h 45m | 7h 51m | 1h 06m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 7h 33m | 8h 49m | 1h 16m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 7h 45m | 8h 51m | 1h 06m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 7h 54m | 9h 13m | 1h 19m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 7h 58m | 10h 13m | 2h 15m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 8h 45m | 9h 51m | 1h 06m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 8h 58m | 10h 13m | 1h 15m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 9h 34m | 10h 51m | 1h 17m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 9h 58m | 11h 13m | 1h 15m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 9h 58m | 12h 13m | 2h 15m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 10h 29m | 11h 49m | 1h 20m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 10h 35m | 11h 51m | 1h 16m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 10h 59m | 12h 13m | 1h 14m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 11h 45m | 12h 51m | 1h 06m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 11h 54m | 13h 13m | 1h 19m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 11h 57m | 14h 13m | 2h 16m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 12h 29m | 13h 49m | 1h 20m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 12h 35m | 13h 51m | 1h 16m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 12h 54m | 14h 13m | 1h 19m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 13h 35m | 14h 51m | 1h 16m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 13h 57m | 16h 13m | 2h 16m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 14h 29m | 15h 49m | 1h 20m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 14h 35m | 15h 51m | 1h 16m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 14h 54m | 16h 13m | 1h 19m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 15h 35m | 16h 51m | 1h 16m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 16h 29m | 17h 49m | 1h 20m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 16h 35m | 17h 51m | 1h 16m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 16h 54m | 18h 17m | 1h 23m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 17h 35m | 18h 51m | 1h 16m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 17h 52m | 20h 13m | 2h 21m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 18h 29m | 19h 49m | 1h 20m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 18h 35m | 19h 51m | 1h 16m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 18h 54m | 20h 13m | 1h 19m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 19h 36m | 20h 51m | 1h 15m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 19h 53m | 22h 13m | 2h 20m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 20h 24m | 21h 52m | 1h 28m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 20h 53m | 23h 16m | 2h 23m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 20h 54m | 22h 13m | 1h 19m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 22h 01m | 0h 49m | 2h 48m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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| 23h 53m | 3h 21m | 3h 28m | Deutsche Bahn (DB) | |
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