What's the distance between Frankfurt am Main and Cologne by coach?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Cologne by coach is approximately 95 miles (153 km).

How can I get from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne without driving?

The best way to go from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Cologne from £8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:25	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 40m	08:05	Terminál 2	Cheapest
Bus	04:15	Frankfurt Hbf	2h 5m	06:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	15:05	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 20m	17:25	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	19:25	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 55m	22:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	09:50	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 15m	12:05	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:25	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 40m	08:05	Terminál 2	Cheapest
Bus	01:40	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 55m	03:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	00:25	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 30m	02:55	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	11:00	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 40m	13:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	13:25	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 45m	16:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:10	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 10m	09:20	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
Bus	07:30	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	1h 50m	09:20	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Fastest
Bus	05:25	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 40m	08:05	Terminál 2	No tags
Bus	00:25	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 30m	02:55	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	01:40	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 55m	03:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:10	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 10m	09:20	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
Bus	07:30	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	1h 50m	09:20	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Fastest
Bus	05:25	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 40m	08:05	Terminál 2	No tags
Bus	00:25	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 30m	02:55	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	01:40	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 55m	03:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:10	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 10m	09:20	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
Bus	07:30	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	1h 50m	09:20	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Fastest
Bus	05:25	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 40m	08:05	Terminál 2	No tags
Bus	00:25	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 30m	02:55	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	01:40	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 55m	03:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:10	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 10m	09:20	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
Bus	07:30	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	1h 50m	09:20	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Fastest
Bus	05:25	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 40m	08:05	Terminál 2	No tags
Bus	00:25	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 30m	02:55	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	01:40	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 55m	03:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:10	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 10m	09:20	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
Bus	07:30	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	1h 50m	09:20	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Fastest
Bus	05:25	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 40m	08:05	Terminál 2	No tags
Bus	00:25	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 30m	02:55	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	01:40	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 55m	03:35	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36carpool per day

1h 50mAverage duration

95 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£9 - £97	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£10 - £174	Average duration1h 32m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£6 - £21	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,358 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,135 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Based on 11135 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at £9

BlaBlaBus Frankfurt am Main Cologne recent customer reviews

Good, for some reason everyone was clumped at the back of the bus, I got a bit hot and couldn't cool down. It would have been great if the driver were nicer or spoke better english but it was nothing big.

Ryan H.

23 October 2019

RegioJet

4/51,057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.8

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Where are the popular stops in Frankfurt am Main and Cologne?

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A - Frankfurt Airport

B - Hbf

C - Südbahnhof

D - Frankfurt Onibus

E - Braubachstraße 41

F - Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne

What's the distance between Frankfurt am Main and Cologne by coach?
The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Cologne by coach is approximately 95 miles (153 km).
How can I get from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne without driving?
The best way to go from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

16/11

£27

17/11

£24

Today

£9

19/11

£9

20/11

£8

21/11

£9

22/11

£9

23/11

£9

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £8 to £41 for a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £8, which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time2h 20m	Avg price£14	Daily departures19
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1h 32m	Avg price£39	Daily departures94
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time1h 50m	Avg price£14	Daily departures36