Frankfurt to Cologne by bus
Travelling from Frankfurt to Cologne by bus takes about 1h 50m, run by BlaBlaCar Bus. A quicker option we found is train, at 1h 06m. The bus is still the cheapest.
A closer look at the Bus journey
What follows describes one observed route. It does not mean this is the fastest option on the line.
- Ticket price
- €9
- Total journey
- 1h 50m
- Change
- direct
- Operator
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Omio catalogue, Oct 20 · For the route, not a chosen day
The journey, step by step
- 1Frankfurt to Cologne
BlaBlaCar Bus1h 50mThe exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.
Departures from Frankfurt to Cologne
FlixBus runs 129 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 129 | 00:00 | 23:40 |
| BlaBlaCar Bus | 2 | 07:10 | 07:30 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:00
- 00:05
- 00:20
- 00:25
- 00:40
- 01:00
- 01:10
- 01:20
- 01:30
- 01:40
- 02:00
- 02:10
- 02:15
- 02:20
- 02:30
- 03:00
- 03:15
- 03:20
- 04:15
- 04:30
- 04:35
- 05:00
- 05:15
- 05:30
- 05:35
- 05:40
- 06:00
- 06:15
- 06:30
- 06:35
- 06:40
- 07:00
- 07:30
- 07:35
- 07:40
- 08:25
- 08:30
- 08:35
- 09:00
- 09:30
- 09:35
- 10:00
- 10:30
- 10:50
- 11:35
- 11:50
- 12:30
- 12:35
- 12:45
- 12:50
- 13:05
- 13:10
- 13:30
- 13:35
- 13:45
- 14:05
- 14:10
- 14:30
- 14:45
- 15:05
- 15:30
- 15:45
- 15:55
- 16:20
- 16:30
- 16:45
- 16:55
- 17:00
- 17:10
- 17:25
- 17:30
- 17:45
- 18:10
- 18:25
- 18:30
- 19:10
- 19:30
- 22:05
- 22:25
- 23:05
- 23:20
- 23:25
- 23:40
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 07:10
- 07:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Bus facts for this route
These come from the timetables and station records we hold for the bus only. A line we cannot back with data is left out.
- Bus operators
- FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus
- Timetable
- First bus at 00:00, last at 23:40, 129 a day with FlixBus.
- Good to know
- Direct bus, no change on the way.
Before you travel
Where does the bus leave from?
This record does not name the departure and arrival stops. Confirm them with the ticket provider for your service.
Seats and the service
Seat selection, breaks and the exact timetable vary by operator. Traffic and road conditions can change the journey time.
Baggage and ticket conditions
Baggage allowance and ticket conditions depend on the provider you choose and the fare type. This record holds neither, so check the change and cancellation terms before you buy.
Accessibility
Accessibility services and facilities are not in this record. Contact the operator before travelling for current information.
Other ways to travel
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €13Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 1h 06mdirect | See Train details |
- Train€13Omio catalogue, Oct 201h 06m · directSee Train details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Frankfurt to Cologne by bus: common questions
How long does Frankfurt to Cologne take by bus?
About 1h 50m, with no transfer.
How much is a bus ticket from Frankfurt to Cologne?
Omio publishes €9 for this route. It describes the route rather than a particular day, and it can change.
Who runs the bus from Frankfurt to Cologne?
BlaBlaCar Bus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the bus or the train better?
The train is faster at 1h 06m. The bus wins on price.
Where else this route goes
Route guides
- Frankfurt Cologne bus
- Frankfurt to Cologne by bus
- bus ticket Frankfurt to Cologne
- how long is the bus from Frankfurt to Cologne