Frankfurt am Main to Aachen train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen

Showing times and prices for 15 Jul

Cheapest price

£25

Average price

£54

Fastest journey

2 h 6 m

Average duration

2 h 16 m

Trains per day

57

Distance

198 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.

Fast trains

Of the 57 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main for Aachen every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 198 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 23 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 612 · S19 · 92112
    11:102h30
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    13:40Aachen Hbf
    £251One-way
    2 changes
  • Deutsche BahnS9 · ICE 612 · S19 · 92112
    10:323h08
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    13:40Aachen Hbf
    £251One-way
    3 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 612 · S19 · 92112+Hessische Landesbahn15166
    10:393h01
    Frankfurt South station
    13:40Aachen Hbf
    £251One-way
    3 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 728 · 26416
    10:083h29
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    13:37Aachen Hbf
    £301One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnICE 202 · S19 · 92110
    10:112h29
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    12:40Aachen Hbf
    £301One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach, train and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Aachen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a flight costs an average of £82.

Distance: 198 km

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Average total duration

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Average total duration

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Live departures

Frankfurt am Main to Aachen train times

The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Aachen trains for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 724 · 26420
Delayed
10:09 12:07Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h30
15:37 Aachen Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 724 · S19 · 91998
Delayed
10:09 12:07Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h04
15:11 Aachen Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 200 · S19 · 92114
On time
12:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h29
14:40 Aachen Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 724 · 26420
Delayed
10:23 12:22Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
3h15
15:37 Aachen Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1518 · S19 · 9199812:26 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h45
15:11 Aachen Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnS8 · IC 2545 · S19 · 9211812:30 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
4h10
16:40 Aachen Hbf3 changes
Deutsche BahnS9 · ICE 610 · S19 · 9211612:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h08
15:40 Aachen Hbf3 changes
Deutsche Bahn4495 · IC 2545 · S19 · 9211812:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h02
16:40 Aachen Hbf3 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 610 · S19 · 92116+Hessische Landesbahn1516812:39 Frankfurt South station
3h01
15:40 Aachen Hbf3 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 610 · S19 · 9211613:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h30
15:40 Aachen Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 228 · S19 · 92120
On time
13:41 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h59
17:40 Aachen Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 14
Delayed
13:45 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h20
14:10 14:10Aachen Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 14
Delayed
13:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h06
14:10 14:10Aachen Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 228 · S19 · 92120
On time
13:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
3h41
17:40 Aachen Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 720 · 26424
Delayed
12:11 14:07Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h30
17:37 Aachen Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 108 · S19 · 92118
On time
14:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h29
16:40 Aachen Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 720 · 26424
Delayed
12:24 14:22Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
3h15
17:37 Aachen Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1516 · S19 · 92022
On time
14:26 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h45
17:11 Aachen Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnS8 · ICE 2012 · S19 · 9212214:30 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
4h10
18:40 Aachen Hbf3 changes
Deutsche BahnS9 · ICE 518 · S19 · 9212014:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h08
17:40 Aachen Hbf3 changes
Deutsche Bahn4497 · ICE 2012 · S19 · 9212214:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h02
18:40 Aachen Hbf3 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 518 · S19 · 92120+Hessische Landesbahn15170
Delayed
13:10 14:39Frankfurt South station
3h01
17:40 Aachen Hbf
3 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 518 · S19 · 92120
On time
15:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h30
17:40 Aachen Hbf
2 changes
Wednesday 15 July
Deutsche BahnICE 826 · 26408
On time
5:41 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h56
9:37 Aachen Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 826 · S19 · 92006
On time
5:41 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h30
9:11 Aachen Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 826 · 26408
On time
5:56 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
3h41
9:37 Aachen Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 826 · S19 · 92006
On time
5:56 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
3h15
9:11 Aachen Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 712 · S19 · 92104
On time
6:00 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h40
9:40 Aachen Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 2441 · S19 · 92106
On time
6:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h57
10:40 Aachen Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 2441 · ICE 616 · S19 · 92104
On time
6:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h57
9:40 Aachen Hbf
3 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 2441 · S19 · 92106
On time
6:58 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
3h42
10:40 Aachen Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 616 · S19 · 92104
On time
7:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h30
9:40 Aachen Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 316
On time
7:22 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h48
10:10 Aachen Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 220 · S19 · 92008
On time
7:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h37
10:11 Aachen Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 220 · 26410
On time
7:34 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h03
10:37 Aachen Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 316
On time
7:35 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h35
10:10 Aachen Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 220 · S19 · 92008
On time
7:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h25
10:11 Aachen Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 220 · 26410
On time
7:46 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h51
10:37 Aachen Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 822 · S19 · 91982
On time
8:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h03
11:11 Aachen Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 822 · 26412
On time
8:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h29
11:37 Aachen Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 204 · S19 · 92106
On time
8:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h29
10:40 Aachen Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 822 · 26412
On time
8:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
3h15
11:37 Aachen Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1612 · S19 · 91982
On time
8:26 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h45
11:11 Aachen Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnS8 · IC 2049 · S19 · 921108:30 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
4h10
12:40 Aachen Hbf3 changes
Deutsche BahnS9 · ICE 614 · S19 · 921088:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h08
11:40 Aachen Hbf3 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 614 · S19 · 92108
On time
9:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h30
11:40 Aachen Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 16
On time
9:18 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h52
12:10 Aachen Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 16
Delayed
9:42 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h23
10:10 10:10Aachen Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1020 · S19 · 92112
On time
9:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h57
13:40 Aachen Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 1020 · ICE 202 · S19 · 92110
On time
9:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h57
12:40 Aachen Hbf
3 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 16
Delayed
9:56 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h09
10:10 10:10Aachen Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1020 · S19 · 92112
On time
9:59 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
3h41
13:40 Aachen Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 728 · 26416
On time
10:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h29
13:37 Aachen Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 728 · S19 · 91994
On time
10:08 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h03
13:11 Aachen Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 202 · S19 · 92110
On time
10:11 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h29
12:40 Aachen Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 728 · 26416
On time
10:22 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
3h15
13:37 Aachen Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnICE 1610 · S19 · 91994
On time
10:26 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h45
13:11 Aachen Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnS8 · IC 2047 · S19 · 9211410:30 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
4h10
14:40 Aachen Hbf3 changes
Deutsche BahnS9 · ICE 612 · S19 · 9211210:32 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h08
13:40 Aachen Hbf3 changes
Deutsche Bahn4493 · IC 2047 · S19 · 9211410:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h02
14:40 Aachen Hbf3 changes
Hessische Landesbahn15166+Deutsche BahnICE 612 · S19 · 9211210:39 Frankfurt South station
3h01
13:40 Aachen Hbf3 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 612 · S19 · 9211211:10 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2h30
13:40 Aachen Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnICE 314
Delayed
11:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h22
12:10 12:10Aachen Hbf
0 changesdirect
Deutsche BahnICE 926 · S19 · 92116
On time
11:43 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h57
15:40 Aachen Hbf
2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen

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Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 198 km distance in 1h 28m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Distance
198 km
Average train duration
3h 42m
Cheapest ticket price
£25
Trains per day
17
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
1h 28m
First train
0:07
Last train
23:54
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
70 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen trainsDeutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main and Aachen from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 28m
Cheapest Price
£25
Deutsche Bahn frequency
17 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone

Hessische Landesbahn

About
Hessische Landesbahn (HLB) is a regional transport company owned by the German state of Hesse, headquartered in Frankfurt am Main. It provides extensive bus and rail passenger transport services within Hesse and extends its operations into neighboring states like Bavaria, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Thuringia. HLB operates as a holding company with subsidiaries managing rail services (HLB Hessenbahn GmbH), bus services (HLB Hessenbus GmbH), and infrastructure/vehicle resources (HLB Basis AG). Their diverse fleet includes modern train types such as Stadler FLIRT, Alstom LINT, and Coradia Continental trains. Tickets from Deutsche Bahn are also valid on HLB trains.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Hessische Landesbahn frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snack and beverage service available on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require a ticket and must be leashed
Quiet zone

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 40m
Cheapest Price
£41
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
17 a day

FAQs: Frankfurt am Main to Aachen train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Aachen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £25, while the average price tends to be around £62.
The train journey from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen covers a distance of 198 km and takes approximately 1h 28m. Trains run 17 per day.
The train distance from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen is 198 km.
The first train from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen leaves at 0:07.
The last train from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen departs at 23:54.
Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen run approximately 17 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Frankfurt am Main and Aachen. The service operates 3 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
To get from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
There is no night train service from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen.
The train station in Frankfurt am Main that goes to Aachen is Frankfurt Airport long-distance station, and it arrives at Aachen Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen is by coach, costing approximately £12.
Booking trains from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen offers a scenic experience, passing through picturesque landscapes, including rolling hills, charming villages, and lush green countryside, providing travellers with pleasant and varied views throughout the trip.
Yes, a day trip from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen is feasible as the journey takes 1h 28m with a frequency of 19 trains per day, covering a distance of 198 km.
In Aachen, you can unwind at the Carolus Thermen, a modern spa offering thermal baths and wellness treatments, or explore vibrant local markets for unique crafts and regional delicacies. Enjoy a leisurely walk through Lousberg Park, attend a concert at the Eurogress Aachen, and discover the historic Ponttor, one of the city's original gates. Must-see sights include the Aachen Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Gothic-style Aachen Rathaus with its impressive frescoes. Visit Elisenbrunnen for its famous thermal springs, the Centre Charlemagne museum for a deep dive into local history, and the Couven Museum to explore 18th and 19th-century bourgeois lifestyle and design.
To fully explore Aachen's rich history, thermal spas, and attractions such as Aachen Cathedral and the Town Hall, a two to three-day visit is ideal.
Yes, you can take the train from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt am Main and Aachen

Most Frankfurt am Main to Aachen trains use the Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf to Aachen Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Aachen West. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Aachen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Frankfurt am Main
Arrival train stations in Aachen

Which Frankfurt am Main station do trains to Aachen leave from?

Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Aachen leave from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. The station is 11 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre at Frankfurt am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof, 60549 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Frankfurt Flughafen FernbfFrankfurt am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof, 60549 Frankfurt am Main, Germany+49 69 2651055WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelShowerLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre

Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainIce · 11m · £2
Trn · 12m · £3
S8, S9 · 19m · £3 · every ~5 min
BusS8e · 28m · £5
X61, 61 · 41m · every ~13 min
61, X61 · 42m · every ~13 min

Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf train station facilities and services

Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.

Frankfurt (Main) HbfIm Hauptbahnhof, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, GermanyWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre

Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS9, S8, S6, S5, S4, S3, S2, S1 · 5m · £0.90 · every ~51 min
BusN5, N12, N4 · 5m · every ~1 min
Tram18, 14, 12, 11 · 6m · £3 · every ~38 min
SubwayU5, U4 · 4m · £3 · every ~39 min

Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services

Frankfurt (Main) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.

Frankfurt (M) Flughafen RegionalbfFrankfurt Airport, 60549 Frankfurt am Main, Germany+49 180 6 372 4636WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre

Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainIce · 16m · £2
Trn · 16m · £3
S9, S8 · 18m · £3 · every ~9 min
BusS8e · 33m · £5
X61, 61 · 37m · every ~13 min
61, X61 · 38m · every ~13 min

Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf train station facilities and services

Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Steigenberger Airport Hotel.

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