What is the cheapest way to get from Offenbach am Main to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Offenbach am Main to Cologne is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 1h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Offenbach am Main to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Offenbach am Main to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Offenbach am Main and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Offenbach am Main to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Offenbach and arriving at Köln Hbf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Offenbach am Main to Cologne?

The distance between Offenbach am Main and Cologne is 190 km. The road distance is 195.6 km.

How do I travel from Offenbach am Main to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Offenbach am Main to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs €24 - €70.

How long does it take to get from Offenbach am Main to Cologne?

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Offenbach am Main to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Offenbach am Main to Cologne train from?

Offenbach am Main to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Offenbach am Main to Cologne?

The best way to get from Offenbach am Main to Cologne is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs €24 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 56m.

Where does the Offenbach am Main to Cologne train arrive?

Offenbach am Main to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Offenbach am Main to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Offenbach am Main to Cologne is 196 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Offenbach am Main to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1792+ hotels available in Cologne.

Offenbach am Main to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Offenbach am Main to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 79 / ...
1h 49m
€25–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Köln Hbfbus
3h 56m
Drive 195.6 km
1. Drive from Offenbach am Main to Colognecar 195.6 km
1h 47m
€28–40
Fly, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
3h 18m
€102–215
Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
2h 4m
€27–69
Train via Mainz
1. Take the train from Offenbach to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain S8
2. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln West Bftrain Rb26
4h 33m
€41–61

Offenbach am Main to Cologne by train

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1h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 189.5 km
Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Offenbach am Main, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €18–60 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, SARVALTEH AUTO operates a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Köln Hbf once daily, and the journey takes 2h 48m.

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