Best way to travel between

Cologne
Frankfurt
Travel Modes
Price
Distance
Duration
CO2
bus
$20.0
200.85 km
2h 54mins
6.03 kgs
 
drive
$40.0
198.45 km
2h 11mins
25.4 kgs
 
train
$60.0
189.0 km
1h 10mins
10.02 kgs
 
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Tranport Distance Time(hrs) Cost(local) Cost(usd)
Bus 200.85 km 2h 54mins 15 EUR 20.0
Drive 198.45 km 2h 11mins 29 EUR 40.0
Train 189.0 km 1h 10mins 44 EUR 60.0
Take Bus from Cologne Hbf to Frankfurt Hbf
Time: 2h 54mins Cost: 15 EUR; $ 18.0 - 22.0 USD CO2 Emission: 6.03 kgs
Source: Rome2rio

Mode of travel comparision chart

The best and cheapest way to get from Cologne and Frankfurt is to travel by bus, which will cost about 15 EUR or 18.00 USD.