Frankfurt am Main to Cologne distance
The distance from Frankfurt am Main (Germany) to Cologne (Germany) is 190 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 2 min. The straight-line distance is 153 km (95 miles); Cologne lies to the NW of Frankfurt am Main.
Reverse direction: Cologne to Frankfurt am Main distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 153 km | 41 min |
| Car (road) | 190 km | 2 h 2 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne would cost roughly 388–519 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 190 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main is located in Hessen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 6′ 39.32″ N, 8° 40′ 55.66″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.11 |
| Longitude | 8.68 |
| Region | Hessen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 756,021 |
Cologne
Cologne is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 56′ 15.11″ N, 6° 57′ 37.00″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.94 |
| Longitude | 6.96 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,024,621 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Frankfurt am Main and Cologne is at 50.53° N, 7.83° E.
The nearest town is Ewighausen, Westerwaldkreis, Rheinland-Pfalz — about 76 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Frankfurt am Main from Cologne?
By car it is 190 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 2 min. The straight-line distance between Frankfurt am Main and Cologne is 153 kilometres (95 miles or 82 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne?
The driving distance is 190 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 2 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Cologne from Frankfurt am Main?
Cologne lies to the NW (308°) as seen from Frankfurt am Main.
How long is a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 41 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne cost?
Over 190 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Frankfurt am Main to Cologne would cost roughly 388–519 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Frankfurt am Main
Distances from Cologne
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Cologne → Leverkusen | 19 km |
| Cologne → Bonn | 30 km |
| Cologne → Solingen | 38 km |
| Cologne → Königswinter | 39 km |
| Cologne → Düsseldorf | 40 km |
| Cologne → Neuss | 40 km |
| Cologne → Remscheid | 43 km |
| Cologne → Wuppertal | 52 km |
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