There are 5 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) by train, bus, taxi, car or towncar
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Frankfurt am Main to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) by train
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is to drive which costs €2 - €4 and takes 13 min.
The quickest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is to taxi which costs €30 - €45 and takes 13 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Frankfurt. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Frankfurt. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is 11 km. The road distance is 14.5 km.
The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) without a car is to train which takes 15 min and costs €3 - €17.
The train from Frankfurt to Frankfurt takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Frankfurt am Main to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) bus services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt am Main to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, depart from Frankfurt station.
The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is to train which takes 15 min and costs €3 - €17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €1 - €8 and takes 24 min.
- Distance: 10.7 km
- Duration: 15 min
What companies run services between Frankfurt am Main, Germany and Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Regional operates a train from Frankfurt to Frankfurt every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €3 - €5 and the journey takes 15 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, DB Bus operates a bus from Frankfurt to Frankfurt every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €2 - €4 and the journey takes 24 min. Four other operators also service this route.
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Frankfurt to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Sued to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12 - €17
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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- Phone
- 0800 44 33 700
- Website
- hlb-online.de
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Sued to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Frankfurt to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Website
- Flixtrain
- Phone
- +49 69 21243400
- Website
- icb-ffm.de
Bus from Frankfurt to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- In-der-City-Bus
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Frankfurt Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4 - €6
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Frankfurt - Main bus station to Frankfurt - Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6 - €8
- Website
- Blablabus
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Frankfurt Main Train Station to Frankfurt Main Airport P36
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €1 - €3
- Website
- RegioJet
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
Taxi Frankfurt
- Phone
- +49 69 230001
- Website
- taxi-frankfurt.de
Taxi City-Otten GmbH
- Phone
- +49 69 442440
- Website
- taxi-city.de
Taxi Atik
- Phone
- +49 1514 2467909
- Website
- facebook.com
Main Taxi Frankfurt
- Phone
- +49 69 733030
- Website
- main-taxi-frankfurt.de
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from Frankfurt am Main to Frankfurt Airport
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More Questions & Answers
Frankfurt am Main to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) bus services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt am Main to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, arrive at Frankfurt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is 15 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Book your Frankfurt am Main to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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