Central in Germany,
key traffic and transport hub in Europe
Around 460,000 travellers pass through Frankfurt's main train station every day. It is in fact one of the busiest long-distance railway stations in all of Germany. From here, there are connections to all German conurbations as well as numerous European metropolises such as Paris, Vienna, Brussels, Basel and Amsterdam.
If you want to avoid the stress of traffic jams or the tedious search for a parking space, or if your feet are aching after a long day of sightseeing, we recommend you take advantage of the city's excellent public transport system or cycle.
Travelling by car, bus or long-distance coach
Thanks to its central location and excellent connections to the motorway network, Frankfurt is easy to reach from all directions. The city's rise to a foremost trade fair city and financial and commercial centre has always been linked to its convenient location, as several European trade routes intersected here.
Long-distance bus stops:
Tickets for long-distance coaches are available from Flixbus, among others.
Frankfurt Airport is the largest passenger airport in Germany and one of the largest in all of Europe. Around 300 destinations in close to 100 countries are reachable from here.
Unsurprisingly, it is also only a short journey from the airport to Frankfurt's city centre, which may be reached by taxi or S-Bahn in about ten minutes.
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport is located around 120 kilometres from Frankfurt. It developed from an American military airfield into an international commercial airport and is now the tenth-largest passenger airport in Germany.
Cycling through Frankfurt
The bicycle is a fantastic choice of transport, being healthy, environment-friendly and perfect for discovering Frankfurt from new perspectives. It offers a refreshing alternative to cars, buses and trains. You'll find a variety of bike rental systems throughout the city, including offers such as “Call a Bike” from Deutsche Bahn AG and “nextbike by TIER”. Local providers such as Terranova & FrankfurtBikeTour also invite you to go on unique exploratory tours by bicycle.
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