How to travel by train from Cologne to Frankfurt (Main)

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Köln / Cologne / Koeln to Frankfurt by train

There are two options for a taking a direct train from Cologne / Köln to Frankfurt (Main).

  1. The fastest and most frequent option for a daytime journey are the swish ICE trains, though around half of these trains depart from Koln Messe-Deutz station and not the city's main station, Koln hbf.
  2. For those who favor a scenic journey over a train ride with a wow factor, you can also take the beautiful route through the Rhine Valley.

Routes you can take to go from Köln / Cologne / Koeln to Frankfurt (Main)

When travelling between most cities by train there is only one logical option, though on other journeys there is a choice between different trains or alternative routes. If different options are available you can use the info to decide which is best for you.

Choose one of the following options:

Route Information

Option 1: taking the high speed route
Travel Time (approx)

1hr - 1hr 23min (approx)

Frequency

Daily

Travel Info

1 or 2 x trains per hour from Koln Hbf

Route Information

Option 2: taking the scenic route
Travel Time (approx)

2hrs 20min (approx)

Frequency

Daily

Travel Info

1 x train every other hour (approx)

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