Getting Around
Public transport in the city is expensive but efficient, consisting of an integrated network of fast, modern underground U-Bahn lines, S-Bahn city trains, trams and buses. The U-Bahn and buses operate between about 4am and 1am, and there are also several night bus routes. Fares are standard and are based on a zone system, with most tickets valid for an hour and used for any number of transfers between all modes of public transport within that time.
Tickets must be bought prior to boarding. The Frankfurt Card (available from the tourist office) is good value, allowing for unlimited travel within greater Frankfurt, plus airport shuttle transport and discounted admission to museums. Taxis are safe and plentiful, but expensive, while ride-sharing apps also operate in the city. Driving a car in the city involves rush-hour congestion, expensive parking lots and confusing road systems, so it's best to use public transport instead.
Airports
Frankfurt International Airport
The airport is situated eight miles (13km) southwest of the centre of Frankfurt.
Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)
Location
The airport is situated eight miles (13km) southwest of the centre of Frankfurt.Getting to the city
Frankfurt Airport has trains from two railway stations: the long-distance railway station is at the AIRail Terminal; and there is a local railway station for S-Bahn, regional, and local trains in Terminal 1. Both railway stations are linked to Terminal 2. Buses leave regularly for Frankfurt and other destinations from outside Terminals 1 and 2; tickets can be bought from the bus driver. Various shuttles also operate from the airport, some run by airlines.
Time
GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the last Sunday in October).Car rental
Car hire companies are represented in both terminals.
Airport Taxis
Taxis can be found outside either terminal and will take 20-30 minutes for the eight mile (13km) drive to the city centre. Taxis are metered.
Transfer between terminals
The two terminals are connected by the Sky Line people mover.
Facilities
Frankfurt Airport is one of the best-equipped airports in the world. There are numerous restaurants, shops, bars and cafes in both terminals, and banks, bureaux de change and ATMs are in both Arrivals and Departures. A business centre offers internet, fax and secretarial facilities. Other facilities include a hairdresser, chapel and children's play areas.
Parking
Each terminal at Frankfurt International Airport has its own parking facility. The more distant parking lots are connected to the terminals by free shuttle services.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport
75 miles (120km) from Frankfurt
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)
Location
75 miles (120km) from Frankfurt
Time
GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in April).Parking
All lots are connected to the terminal via a free shuttle service.