Transfer to/from - Frankfurt airport (FRA)

 

Public transportation services, licensed taxis and rideshare, private transfer companies and car rental services in Frankfurt airport (FRA)

Transportation

Frankfurt airport (FRA)

Train

The airport has a station for regional trains on the ground floor of Terminal 1, and another for long-distance services on floor 3 of the AIRail station. Lines S8, S9, RE59, RE2 and RE3 from RMV (Tel +49 692 424 8024) run to Frankfurt Central Station. Travel time is 15 minutes and tickets cost €5.10. Other destinations include Wiesbaden, Mainz, Kastel, Opelwerk, Rüsselsheim, and Kelsterbach.

Deutsche Bahn (Tel +49 303 1168 2904) operates trains to various locations within Germany and throughout Europe, such as Amsterdam, Brussels, Vienna and Zurich.

Lufthansa Express Train - This service allows you to check-in for the train together with your flight, online or by mobile phone, from 23 hours before the train's departure time. You can check in your luggage to your destination in Terminal 1.

Taxi

Cabs available around the clock outside both terminals and the long-distance train station. Travel time to the city centre is 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic.

Carsharing

There are carpool spaces in row 611 of the park in Terminal 1. Share Now and Book n Drive are the service providers at the airport.
 

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Bus

The stops are in front of the Arrivals level of Terminal 1 and level 2 of Terminal 2. There are several RMV services (Tel +49 692 424 8024). They operate from 5:30 am to 0:00 am. Travel time to the city centre is about 25 minutes and the fare is €5.10.

Lufthansa Airport Buses - Airport buses leave from Terminal 1 "THE SQUAIRE WEST", near the long-distance train station (REWE exit). Tickets can be purchased online, by smartphone, at a travel office, or at a Lufthansa service centre or ticket counter. It is not possible to buy tickets from the driver. Provides daily transport to and from Strasbourg and Heidelberg.

Long-distance buses

Several bus companies operate from the bus station in car park P36. You can find details about routes and schedules of different intercity bus services at FlixBus - Flibco - BlaBlaBus

Transfers to Hotels

Many hotels in the airport area offer direct links to them. Bus stops at the airport are located in front of level 1 of Terminal 1, between exits 5 and 6, and opposite level 2 of Terminal 2, between exits 8 and 9.

Public bus services:

751 - Walldorf, Mörfelden, Darmstadt
DLH - Werkverkehr (Seeheim)
X77 - Flughafen CargoCity Sud, Gateway Gardens Mitte, Südbahnhof
77 - Gateway Gardens
72 - Kelsterbach, Rüsselsheim, Bischofsheim
73 - Kelsterbach
N81 - Frankfurt Main, Konstablerwache
58 - Frankfurt Main, Höchst Bahnhof, Eschborn
OF-64 - Buchschlag, Sprendlingen, Offenthal
N72 - Neu-Isenburg
62 - Frankfurt, Schwanheim
N7 - Frankfurt Main, Konstablerwache
X17 - Neu-Isenburg, Hattersheim, Hofheim
X19 - Neu-Isenburg, Obertshausen
X61 - Gateway Gardens Nord, Stresemannallee / Mörfelder, Frankfurt Südbahnhof
61 - Stadion, Frankfurt Main, Südbahnhof
AIRLiner - Darmstadt

 

Latest updates: March 24, 2023

Transportation Tips to/from the airport

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.
 
 1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening.
 
If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time.
 
If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications.
 
If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.
 
 2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive.
 
Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff.
 
It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver.
 
On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.
 

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