Best way to travel between

Frankfurt
Cologne
Travel Modes
Price
Distance
Duration
CO2
bus
$20.0
196.95 km
2h 51mins
5.91 kgs
 
drive
$40.0
198.45 km
2h 11mins
25.4 kgs
 
train
$60.0
181.8 km
1h 7mins
9.64 kgs
 
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Tranport Distance Time(hrs) Cost(local) Cost(usd)
Bus 196.95 km 2h 51mins 15 EUR 20.0
Drive 198.45 km 2h 11mins 29 EUR 40.0
Train 181.8 km 1h 7mins 44 EUR 60.0
Take Bus from Frankfurt Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Time: 2h 51mins Cost: 15 EUR; $ 18.0 - 22.0 USD CO2 Emission: 5.92 kgs
Source: Rome2rio

Mode of travel comparision chart

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