The average train between Cologne and Frankenthal takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Frankenthal. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Frankenthal. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Frankenthal at 4:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Frankenthal. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Frankenthal station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Cologne to Frankenthal train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Frankenthal train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Frankenthal train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Frankenthal is 184.8 km. The road distance is 252 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof every 2 hours. Tickets cost €40–110 and the journey takes 1h 21m.