Cologne Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt (FRA)

Cologne Airport (CGN) to Frankfurt (FRA)

Cologne Airport
Frankfurt
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Transportation from Cologne Airport to Frankfurt

Facts about the transport from Cologne Airport to Frankfurt

Cheapest Transport$8
Fastest Transport1h 48m
Earliest Departure6:15 AM
Latest Departure11:18 PM
Departures per day0
Distance170 kilometers
Transport CompaniesDeutsche Bahn, EasyJet, Eurowings, Lufthansa, RegioJet, Ryanair

How to get from Cologne Airport to Frankfurt

Travelling between Cologne Airport and Frankfurt is possible by Flight and bus. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 405.40 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 7.89.

How long does it take to get from Cologne Airport to Frankfurt?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 28 hours to travel between Cologne Airport and Frankfurt depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Cologne Airport and Frankfurt. Bus will bring you to your destination in 2h 50m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 3h 50m to reach Frankfurt.

How much does it cost to get from Cologne Airport to Frankfurt?

Travelling between Cologne Airport and Frankfurt can be as cheap as USD 7.89 if you opt for a RegioJet bus and as expensive as USD 405.40 if you buy a Lufthansa flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Cologne Airport and Frankfurt ?

  • 2 from Cologne to Frankfurt starting from 06:15 Cologne Airport until 22:45 Cologne Airport
  • 2 from Cologne to Frankfurt starting from 06:23 Frankfurt am Main Central until 23:18 Frankfurt am Main Central
  • 1 from Cologne to Frankfurt starting from 19:40 Frankfurt Central Bus Station until 19:40 Frankfurt Central Bus Station

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Cologne Airport to Frankfurt.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Cologne to Frankfurt, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 30.20.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Cologne and Frankfurt

EasyJet, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Ryanair

Bus

Travelling from Cologne to Frankfurt overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Cologne and Frankfurt

RegioJet

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Cologne Airport to Frankfurt?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus