Bus routes from Frankfurt to Cologne
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Bus stations and stops in Frankfurt
Frankfurt central train station
Frankfurt central station - AREA B (Mannheimer Str.)
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Frequently asked questions
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Find the cheapest buses from Frankfurt to Cologne
Getting from Frankfurt to Cologne is cheap and easy when you travel with FlixBus. The two cities are 177 km apart and traveling between the two takes as little as 2 hours 5 minutes.
FlixBus tickets are always good value, but you can save even more money by booking online in advance. Book on the website or with our FlixBus App in minutes, then simply use your phone as your ticket to board the bus.
Bus tickets between Frankfurtand Cologne cost $15.99 on average, but you can get tickets for as low as $13.99 if you book in advance and/or outside of busy travel times, like weekends and holidays.
For a quick, easy, and environmentally-conscious choice, travel with FlixBus.
We have a large network, so you can trust us to take you from your desired departure city to your destination in comfort and style - all for a great value.
Traveling from Frankfurt to Cologne
It’s easy to get from Frankfurt to Cologne with FlixBus, with 19 direct buses per day.
The journey from Frankfurt to Cologne has only one stop in between and it can take a minimum time of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Bus travel is the most environmentally friendly way to travel long distances and we’re working to make it even greener with high environmental standards across our fleet of buses, the use of alternative drive and fuel technologies, and the option for all passengers to offset their carbon emissions at the point of buying a ticket.
The average cost of bus travel between Frankfurt and Cologne is $15.99, which makes bus travel far cheaper than any other method.
Taking the bus from Frankfurt
Traveling from Frankfurt and not familiar with it? Here’s everything you need to know.
Frankfurt is a transport hub with 2 bus stations; the 333 buses departing every day take travelers to cities across the country
Arriving in Cologne
Traveling to Cologne for the first time? Here’s what you need to know:
Cologne is very well connected to other destinations on the FlixBus network. The city is connected to 257 other destinations that you can easily reach by bus. You can find 3 FlixBus stops in the city.
What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Frankfurt to Cologne
Getting from Frankfurt to Cologne aboard a FlixBus bus means traveling in comfort and style, with all the services you need to keep you occupied. Most of our buses include free Wi-Fi onboard, an entertainment system, toilets and power outlets.
You can bring one carry-on and one check-in piece of luggage per passenger, so even if you’re taking a long trip, you don’t need to worry about traveling light.
All ticket holders are guaranteed a seat on our buses but if you want to reserve a seat, you can do so at the time of booking. Choose from a classic seat, table seat, panorama seat or extra seat.
Just book online or on our FlixBus App when purchasing your ticket using any of our available payment methods.
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