This guide compares all available airport transfers at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.
Public and private transfers from the airport to the city
Frankfurt Airport (FRA), also known as Fraport and Rhein-Main Airport, is the largest airport in Germany and is located 12 km southwest of the city center. After arrival, you can reach downtown Frankfurt by S-Bahn, Taxi, Welcome Pickups (Private Transfer), Uber or Carsharing.
Transfer comparison from FRA airport to downtown
Overview of all airport transfers from Frankfurt Airport to the City Center (Central Station “Hauptbahnhof”)
| Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
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Suburban Train | 15 Min. | 5,80 € | Details |
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Taxi | 20 Min. | 40‑50 € | Details |
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Welcome Pickups |
20 Min. | 50 € | Details |
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Uber | 20 Min. | 40-50 € | Details |
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Carsharing | 20 Min. | Individ. | Details |
Notices:
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
15 minutesCost:
5,80 € ppDescription:
S-Bahn lines ‘S8’ and ‘S9’ from Frankfurt Airport (“Flughafen Regionalbahnhof” in Terminal 1, Level 0) to Frankfurt Central Station, directly in the city center
Official local taxis
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
40-50 €Description:
Taxi from Frankfurt Airport (all terminals) to the center of Frankfurt, Frankfurt Central Station or directly to your accommodation in the city center
Book a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
50 €Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Frankfurt Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to the center of Frankfurt or directly to your accommodation
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
40-50 €Description:
Uber from Frankfurt Airport (pick-up location according to Uber App) to the center of Frankfurt, Frankfurt Central Station or directly to your accommodation
Find local providers ↗
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
Depending on selected carDescription:
ShareNow & book-n-drive from Frankfurt Airport (Terminal 1, parking row 611) to the center of Frankfurt, to Central Station or directly to your accommodationRoute from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to the center of Frankfurt (Central Station “Hauptbahnhof”)
Frankfurt Travel Tips (AD)
Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Frankfurt:
Things to know about Frankfurt:
1. In ancient times, Kings and Emperors were crowned in the city of Frankfurt
2. 14 out of the 15 tallest skyscrapers in Germany stand in Frankfurt
3. Frankfurt’s Henninger Tower is the highest beer reservoir in the world