Can I catch a train from the Frankfurt Airport?

The long-distance train station connects the airport with the whole country and the rest of Europe. The long-distance train station operated by German Rail (Deutsche Bahn) at Frankfurt Airport makes it simple to get there by train from anywhere in Germany or Europe.



Yes, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is one of the most well-connected transportation hubs in Europe, featuring two dedicated train stations. The Regional Station (Regionalbahnhof) is located in Terminal 1 (Level 0) and serves the S-Bahn lines S8 and S9, providing a 12-minute connection to downtown Frankfurt and the main station (Hauptbahnhof). The Long-Distance Station (Fernbahnhof) is located in the AIRail Terminal near Terminal 1 and serves the high-speed ICE and IC trains, connecting you directly to cities like Munich, Cologne, and Berlin without needing to go into the city center first. In 2026, the "Lufthansa Express Rail" service allows you to check your luggage at your home train station (like Stuttgart or Dusseldorf) and have it delivered directly to your flight. Note that Terminal 2 is connected to these stations via the free "SkyLine" shuttle train, which takes about 5 minutes, making it incredibly easy to transition from a long-haul flight to Germany's extensive rail network.

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Station / Airport guide It takes 12 mins to travel by train from the Airport to Frankfurt-am-Main main station. The best route into the city centre is to take the local S-bahn (lines S8 and S9).

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The complete name of Frankfurt is Frankfurt am Main, because the name of the river is the Main River. So, when you read Frankfurt Main Hbf. it means the train station in the center of Frankfurt. Once you land, you should be emerging into the main part of the airport with-n 30-45 min.

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Public transport options in Frankfurt This is both time-saving–the ticket machines, which only take credit cards with chips, can have lines–and convenient. Tickets can only be purchased in stations or on trams–not on the metro lines.

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You should book high-speed German trains early to get the best price—fares rise as the departure date approaches. For example, a ticket purchased on the day of travel can cost 3x-4x the price as one bought a month or two in advance.

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The airport's train station for short distances is located in the ground floor of the airport, below terminal 1. From there you can reach the areas A, B, and C of the arrivals area. Once you arrived, we recommend to follow the signs towards Airport City Mall/Regionalbahnhof.

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By Train: Frankfurt Airport has two train stations. The station called Frankfurt Flughafen Regionalbahnhof“ is for regional trains, the other one, called Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbahnhof“, is for long distance connections.

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There is NO airport called “Frankfurt International”. Using that term can cause confusion. Frankfurt has two international airports. Frankfurt Main airport (FRA, Flughafen Frankfurt Main) is the main one near the city.

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Your ticket must be validated, either before you board the train (using machines at the station entrance or on the platform), or immediately after you board a bus or tram (using machines in the aisle). The “Entwerter” stamps your ticket with a code for the date and time.

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You can take shuttle buses between Terminals 1 and 2. They are free of charge and run every 10 minutes - daily and around the clock.

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Higher fares usually apply when purchasing tickets onboard the train. To secure the best available fare, passengers should purchase tickets prior to boarding the train.

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Travel during peak travel periods will usually see you paying more as there is more demand for tickets. For that reason, the best days to buy tickets are generally in the middle of the week between Tuesday and Thursday, the former considered the best of all by several sources.

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