Visiting Germany

Frankfurt Train Station

Trains from Frankfurt to Paris depart from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main train station) and arrive at either Paris Gare de l’Est train station or Paris Gare du Nord train station in central Paris.

Trains leave Frankfurt for Paris up to three times an hour.

Some trains from Frankfurt to Paris are direct, while others require up to three changes en route. Direct trains are faster than trains with changes, so try to plan accordingly.

The total train journey time from Frankfurt to Paris ranges from 3h49m to 6h17m.

The cost of a train ticket from Frankfurt to Paris varies by date, time, and how far in advance you buy your ticket.

Adult ticket fares for trains from Frankfurt to Paris start at 106 euros for second class, but special Savings Fares of 59 euros are possible to buy if you book train tickets online before you travel.

Frankfurt Train Station

Trains from Frankfurt to Cologne run up to three times per hour.

Trains leave from the Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof and arrive at the Cologne Hauptbahnhof (Hauptbahnhof means main train station in German).

There are direct trains from Frankfurt to Cologne, and there are also trains that require one change at either Frankfurt Airport or Mainz.

The train time from Frankfurt to Cologne ranges from 1h02m to 2h40m. Direct trains are often quicker than trains that require changes.

Train ticket prices from Frankfurt to Cologne fluctuate depending on time and date, but good train ticket discounts can be obtained by booking online before you travel.

Train tickets can cost as little as 24 euros if you buy train tickets online ahead of time. If you buy tickets for trains from Frankfurt to Cologne at the last minute, fares can be as high as 64 euros.

Cologne Train

Trains from Cologne to Frankfurt run up to five times per hour throughout the day.

Trains depart from the Cologne Hauptbahnhof (main train station) and arrive at the Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof.

There are direct trains from Cologne to Frankfurt, and there are also trains that require one change en route.

The total travel time from Cologne to Frankfurt ranges from 1h02m to 2h20m. Direct trains are usually faster than trains with changes.

Train ticket fares from Cologne to Frankfurt vary by time and date, but good train ticket discounts can be had if you book online ahead of time.

Train tickets can cost from 29 euros if you buy train tickets online in advance. If you buy tickets for trains from Cologne to Frankfurt at the last minute, fares can rise to 64 euros.