Transfer to/from - Frankfurt airport (FRA)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

One of the most convenient options for leaving the airport is to request a ride using the Uber app on your mobile phone. The passenger pick-up and drop-off area is located at car park P31, on the Departures level of Terminal 1.

Train

The airport has a regional train station on the ground floor of Terminal 1, and a long-distance train station on the third floor of the AiRail station.

Lines S8, S9, RE59, RE2 and RE3 of RMV (Tel +49 692 424 8024) travel to Frankfurt Central Station. The journey takes 15 minutes and tickets cost €6.60. Other destinations include Wiesbaden, Mainz, Kastel, Opelwerk, Rüsselsheim and Kelsterbach.

Deutsche Bahn (Tel +49 30 2970) operates trains to various locations within Germany and across Europe, such as Amsterdam, Brussels, Vienna, and Zurich.

The Lufthansa Express Rail service allows you to check in for the train along with your flight, either online or via mobile, from 23 hours before your flight departure up to 15 minutes before the train's departure. You can check in your luggage to your final destination at Terminal 1.

Taxi

Vehicles for up to 7 passengers are available 24 hours a day outside both terminals and the long-distance train station. The journey to the city centre takes 20–30 minutes depending on traffic. Some of the available companies include Taxi Ruf Frankfurt (Tel +49 6944 2440), Taxi Frankfurt (Tel +49 6923 0001), Main Taxi Frankfurt (Tel +49 6973 3030), Taxi Zentrale Darmstadt (Tel +49 615 119 410), Taxi Seeger (Tel +49 615 152 407), Taxi Ilyas Darmstadt (Tel +49 176 6389 7175), Miki Fahrservice (Tel +49 615 145 628).

Carsharing

Carsharing spaces are located in rows 611 and 1406 of Terminal 1’s car park. Providers at the airport include Deer, UFODRIVE, Free2Move, Book-n-drive and Wheego.

Rent a Car

Bus

The stops are located in front of the Arrivals level of Terminal 1 and on level 2 of Terminal 2. Several RMV (Tel +49 692 424 8024) services operate from 5:30 am to 0:00 am. The journey to the city centre takes about 25 minutes and the fare is €6.60.

Lufthansa Express Bus – Daily buses to Strasbourg and Heidelberg. They depart from "The Squaire West" area of Terminal 1, near the long-distance train station. Tickets can be purchased online, by phone, at a travel agency, or at a Lufthansa service centre or ticket counter.

Long-distance buses

Several coach companies operate from the P36 car park station. You can find route and timetable details for various intercity services on FlixBus, BOHR/Flibco and BlaBlaBus.

Hotel shuttles

Many hotels near the airport offer direct shuttle buses for their guests. Stops are located in front of Arrivals Hall B in Terminal 1 (between exits 5 and 6) and in front of Hall E in Terminal 2 (between doors 8 and 9).

Public bus services

AIRLiner – Darmstadt
61 – Stadion, Frankfurt Main, Südbahnhof
62 – Alt-Schwanheim
67 – Walldorf, Mörfelden, Rüsselsheim
72 – Kelsterbach, Rüsselsheim, Bischofsheim
73 – Kelsterbach
82 – Kelsterbach – Raunheim
N72 – Neu-Isenburg, Offenbach/Dietzenbach
OF64 – Buchschlag, Sprendlingen, Offenthal
X15 – Walldorf, Mörfelden, Darmstadt
X17 – Neu-Isenburg, Hattersheim, Hofheim
X19 – Neu-Isenburg, Obertshausen
X58/58 – Frankfurt Main, Höchst Bahnhof, Eschborn
X61 – Gateway Gardens Nord, Stresemannallee / Mörfelder, Frankfurt Südbahnhof
DLH – Werkverkehr (Seeheim)

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.

Booking.com