City in Hesse, Germany
Getting around Frankfurt
How to get around Frankfurt
S-Bahn, U-Bahn and trams cover the center, and the airport is only 15 minutes by train. Walk the compact core; the Deutschlandticket works throughout the RMV region.
Ways to get around Frankfurt
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| S-Bahn and U-Bahn | Single about €3–3.50 in the center; day ticket about €7–8 | RMV tickets; buy in the RMV app or at machines |
| Trams | Same RMV tickets | Useful to Sachsenhausen and the Ostend |
| Deutschlandticket | €63 a month | Also covers regional trains to Mainz, Wiesbaden and Heidelberg-area lines |
| Rental bikes (nextbike) | About €1–2 per 30 min | Stations in the center and along the Main |
Ride-hailing apps in Frankfurt
A 5 km ride costs about €11–18 ($12–20).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Available, cheaper than taxis late at night |
| FREENOW | Books licensed taxis; reliable at the airport |
| Bolt | Available in the city |
- Taxis are metered and honest; ordering by app avoids touts at the Hauptbahnhof and airport.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
S8/S9 to Hauptbahnhof about 15 min, around €5–6 single or with the Deutschlandticket; taxi about €35–45, 20–30 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Not useful; transit is dense and parking is hard.
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU licences need an IDP or German translation (a few exceptions); valid six months after taking residence.
- Onward travel in Germany: ICE trains link major cities in 2–4 hours; book early for saver fares and expect delays. The €63 monthly Deutschlandticket covers all local and regional transport. FlixBus is cheapest.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Frankfurt?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, FREENOW, Bolt.
What's the best way to get around Frankfurt?
S-Bahn, U-Bahn and trams cover the center, and the airport is only 15 minutes by train. Walk the compact core; the Deutschlandticket works throughout the RMV region.
How do I get from the airport to Frankfurt?
S8/S9 to Hauptbahnhof about 15 min, around €5–6 single or with the Deutschlandticket; taxi about €35–45, 20–30 min.
Is Frankfurt walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- Deutsche Bahn
- Deutschland-Ticket
- FlixBus
- RMV Rhine-Main transport
- Frankfurt Airport (Fraport)
- Frankfurt tourist office
- Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt
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