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Frankfurt (Main) to Cologne train times
Find complete train schedules from Frankfurt (Main) to Cologne, highlighting the fastest travel time of 1h 4m. With 76 daily departures, the first train departs at 04:46 and the last at 23:24. Get real-time updates on Trenitalia and Italo train times, prices, delays, and cancellations to ensure a seamless journey.
Average
€79.44
From 19 Aug to 25 Aug
Cheapest
€18.98
On Tue 19 Aug
Frankfurt (Main) to Cologne train times
Look up thorough train timetables from Frankfurt (Main) to Cologne, where the fastest journey lasts 1h 4m. 76 trains are operating daily, with the first train departing at 04:46 and the last at 23:24. Check DB train schedules and prices to get real-time updates on any delays and cancellations, ensuring a hassle-free trip.
Tue
19 Aug
Wed
20 Aug
Thu
21 Aug
Fri
22 Aug
Sat
23 Aug
Sun
24 Aug
Mon
25 Aug
| Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
06:27 Frankfurt (Main) Central Station | 07:33 Cologne Central Station | On time | 1h 6m | Deutsche Bahn | Find tickets | |
06:42 Frankfurt (Main) Central Station | 08:05 Cologne Central Station | On time | 1h 23m | Deutsche Bahn | Find tickets | |
06:42 Frankfurt (Main) Central Station | 09:06 Cologne Central Station | On time | 2h 24m | Deutsche Bahn | Find tickets | |
07:08 Frankfurt (Main) Central Station | 08:14 Cologne Fair/Deutz Platform 11-12 | On time | 1h 6m | Deutsche Bahn | Find tickets | |
07:27 Frankfurt (Main) Central Station | 08:33 Cologne Central Station | On time | 1h 6m | Deutsche Bahn | Find tickets |
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Frankfurt (Main) to Cologne train journey information
Find detailed DB train schedules from Frankfurt (Main) to Cologne, including first and last departure times, stops, distance, journey time, train companies, and price options. Check train times and prices for a smooth journey.
First train
04:46
Last train
23:24
Departure station
Arrival station
Distance
94 miles (152km)
Journey time
1h 4m
Price
From €18.98
Train operators
Deutsche Bahn
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