Find coaches from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main

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Next departures from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main on 1 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Frankfurt HbfCheapest
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
FRA Frankfurt airportFastest
RegioJet
Terminál 2
Frankfurt - Main bus stationNo tags
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
FRA Frankfurt airportNo tags
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
FRA Frankfurt airportNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main

Bus
Average priceUS$10 - US$66Average duration2h 15m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$14 - US$206Average duration1h 30m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average priceUS$8 - US$24Average duration1h 50m
6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Frankfurt am Main. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just US$8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

34carpool per day
1h 50mAverage duration
US$8Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cologne to Frankfurt am Main: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$16
Average bus trip duration2h 15m
Number of daily buses18
Earliest bus departure02:00
Distance87 miles
Latest bus departure23:40

Cologne to Frankfurt am Main Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Frankfurt am Main

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

    The journey from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main by coach covers an approximate distance of 95 miles (153 km).

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

    You can reach Frankfurt am Main from Cologne by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. 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
28/09
US$24
29/09
US$20
Today
US$9
01/10
US$9
02/10
US$15
03/10
US$11
04/10
US$11
05/10
US$13
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main was searched and found on 30 Sept 2025 with a price of US$9

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

You can expect to pay from US$9 to US$37 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$9, which is on 2025-10-01.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cologne to Frankfurt am Main while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

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