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Cologne to Frankfurt Route Summary

Cologne to Frankfurt bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 40 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 CologneGermany
Arrival station and country FrankfurtGermany
Travel Distance 190 km
Average Trip Duration 02h 32min
Total Departures 40
Popular Operators FlixBus
Lowest Price €8
Transportation Options Bus, Plane

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Getting from Cologne and Frankfurt by bus

The shortest travel distance between Cologne and Frankfurt is 190 km. The fastest bus which departs at 02:15 has a travel time of 01:55h. 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:
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Bus companies operating the Cologne to Frankfurt route

FlixBus is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 1266 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.

7.1 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.
Cologne
You can see information about the departure station and stops Cologne here.
Frankfurt
7.3
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: €8 (One-Way) or €16 (Return).

Travel reviews for Cologne to Frankfurt bus

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Over 1266 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Cologne to Frankfurt. The average rating is 0. You can read the users' review of the bus company below. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
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Other popular destinations from Frankfurt

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Frequently asked questions

The distance between these two places is a total of 190 km.

The average travel time between the stations is 02:32 hours.

The prices of a bus ticket from Cologne to Frankfurt ranges from €8 to €19.

The average number of daily departures is 40. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

There are 54 from Cologne to Frankfurt. Keep in mind the number of direct buses can vary.

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

To travel from Cologne to Frankfurt by bus, select your preferred departure time and book your ticket on our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available for you.

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses traveling between your chosen stations.

The earliest is at 02:00 and the latest is at 23:35.

No, you don't have to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus dirver, but keep track of your phone battery.

To have all the information in the palm of your hand download our mobile app for free!

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