Cologne to Frankfurt Bus

Cologne to Frankfurt Frankfurt to Cologne

Cologne to Frankfurt Route Summary

Cologne to Frankfurt bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 37 daily bus departures available, including 5 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Cologne bus station at 02:00h, arriving at Frankfurt bus station at 04:05h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:35h, arriving at 01:35h the following day.
Departure station and country Cologne, Germany
Arrival station and country Frankfurt, Germany
Travel Distance 190 km
Average Trip Duration 02h 35min
Total Departures 37
Popular Operators FlixBus, FlixBus
Lowest Price €6
Transportation Options Bus



Getting from Cologne and Frankfurt by bus

The shortest travel distance between Cologne and Frankfurt is 190 km. The fastest bus which departs at 21:15 has a travel time of 02:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 03:10h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Frankfurt earlier, there are 5 night buses from Cologne to Frankfurt. The overnight buses depart between 22:20 and 23:35 and arrive between 00:30 and 01:35 the following day. Below is the most popular night departure to Frankfurt:
Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

Bus companies operating the Cologne to Frankfurt route

There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

7.1 FlixBus
FlixBus

Departure and arrival stations

Bus station in Cologne has not been rated yet. However, the bus station in Frankfurt has earned a score of 7.3 from our passengers. More information on both stations, including their location and popular routes can be found on the links below.
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  Cologne

You can see information about the departure station and stops Cologne here

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  Frankfurt

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Frankfurt here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €6 (One-Way) or €12 (Return).

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