How far is Frankfurt am Main from Cologne?

The distance separating Frankfurt am Main and Cologne is 95 miles (153 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne?

Most of the buses traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne leave from Frankfurt Airport and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cologne Opera, Cologne Cathedral, Historic Town Hall, Volksgarten and Cologne cable cars.

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Cologne from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Cologne on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50pm	Frankfurt Hbf	2h 15m	3:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	9:30am	Frankfurt Hbf	2h 10m	11:40am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	3:05pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 20m	5:25pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 55m	10:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:50am	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 15m	12:05pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Cologne on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:25am	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 40m	8:05am	Terminál 2	Cheapest
Bus	1:40am	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 55m	3:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Fastest
Bus	12:25am	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 30m	2:55am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	11:00am	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 40m	1:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	1:25pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 45m	4:10pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Cologne on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:10am	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 10m	9:20am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
Bus	7:30am	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	1h 50m	9:20am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Fastest
Bus	5:25am	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 40m	8:05am	Terminál 2	No tags
Bus	12:25am	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 30m	2:55am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	1:40am	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 55m	3:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Cologne on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:10am	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 10m	9:20am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
Bus	7:30am	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	1h 50m	9:20am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Fastest
Bus	5:25am	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 40m	8:05am	Terminál 2	No tags
Bus	12:25am	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 30m	2:55am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	1:40am	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 55m	3:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Cologne on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:10am	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 10m	9:20am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
Bus	7:30am	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	1h 50m	9:20am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Fastest
Bus	5:25am	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 40m	8:05am	Terminál 2	No tags
Bus	12:25am	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 30m	2:55am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	1:40am	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 55m	3:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Cologne on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:10am	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 10m	9:20am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
Bus	7:30am	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	1h 50m	9:20am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Fastest
Bus	5:25am	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 40m	8:05am	Terminál 2	No tags
Bus	12:25am	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 30m	2:55am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	1:40am	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 55m	3:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Cologne on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:10am	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 10m	9:20am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Cheapest
Bus	7:30am	Frankfurt Main Airport P36	1h 50m	9:20am	Cologne/Bonn Airport	Fastest
Bus	5:25am	Frankfurt - Main bus station	2h 40m	8:05am	Terminál 2	No tags
Bus	12:25am	FRA Frankfurt airport	2h 30m	2:55am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	1:40am	FRA Frankfurt airport	1h 55m	3:35am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, 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$11 - $124	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $224	Average Duration1h 32m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $27	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,358 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus Frankfurt am Main Cologne recent customer reviews

Everything great

Lee J.

June 23, 2024

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. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $11

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.

October 23, 2019

RegioJet

4/51,057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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 traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne by bus

How far is Frankfurt am Main from Cologne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$35

11/17

$30

Today

$11

11/19

$11

11/20

$10

11/21

$11

11/22

$11

11/23

$11

The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $10

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 $10 to $52 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 $10 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$17	Daily Departures19
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1h 32m	Avg Price$49	Daily Departures94
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time1h 50m	Avg Price$18	Daily Departures36