Frankfurt city to airport – transfers from your hotel, the main station or the Messe
From Sachsenhausen, the Westend or Höchst to Terminal 1, 2 or 3 in about 15 to 25 minutes. Check the fare for your street, then pay online or in cash.
- To the airport
- From the airport
- Round trip
- 9–34 kmdepending on district
- 15–25 mintypical, without traffic
- from about €27saloon, one way*
- privateno shared ride
Inside the city ⇄ FRA: Frankfurt city to airport transfer – the short trip, done properly
A Frankfurt city to airport transfer is one of the shortest rides we do: the airport is part of the city itself, and from the main station it is only about 13 km by road. Short does not mean simple, though – hotel driveways, one-way streets in the Bahnhofsviertel and trade-fair traffic around the Messe decide whether the car is where you are at the right minute.
You travel privately: just you and your party, no shared shuttle and no stops for other passengers. The fare is per vehicle. For all other routes to Frankfurt Airport – from the whole Rhine-Main area and beyond – see our Frankfurt Airport transfer main page.
4.9 / 5 Google rating · 103 reviewsMost addresses south of the Main or in the west are 9 to 17 km away; the northern districts such as Harheim are about 34 km by road.
All 16 districts: Guide fares from every part of the city
Frankfurt has 16 local districts (Ortsbezirke) with 46 neighbourhoods – the airport is officially one of them. The cards show guide fares from the centre of each neighbourhood. West and south of the Main are closest to FRA; the far north takes the A5 or A661 and costs more.
One way to Frankfurt Airport Terminal 1, incl. VAT, per vehicle
City centre, station & Messe
- Main station (Hbf)12.8 km€30 (Estate €30, Minibus €49)
- Messe Frankfurt16.5 km€30 (Estate €32, Minibus €52)
- Römer / Old Town14.1 km€28 (Estate €29, Minibus €47)
- Innenstadt14.2 km€28 (Estate €29, Minibus €47)
- Bahnhofsviertel13.4 km€29 (Estate €30, Minibus €48)
- Gutleutviertel13.3 km€28 (Estate €29, Minibus €47)
- Gallus16.4 km€30 (Estate €32, Minibus €52)
- Westend-Süd16.7 km€30 (Estate €32, Minibus €53)
- Westend-Nord17.0 km€31 (Estate €33, Minibus €54)
- Bockenheim18.8 km€34 (Estate €35, Minibus €53)
- Nordend-West20.6 km€36 (Estate €37, Minibus €59)
- Nordend-Ost21.7 km€38 (Estate €40, Minibus €64)
- Bornheim21.5 km€38 (Estate €39, Minibus €63)
- Ostend15.2 km€29 (Estate €30, Minibus €49)
South of the Main
- Sachsenhausen13.2 km€28 (Estate €29, Minibus €47)
- Sachsenhausen-Süd12.6 km€29 (Estate €30, Minibus €48)
- Oberrad19.5 km€35 (Estate €36, Minibus €54)
- Niederrad10.5 km€29 (Estate €30, Minibus €48)
- Schwanheim9.7 km€28 (Estate €29, Minibus €48)
West
- Höchst9.4 km€27 (Estate €28, Minibus €47)
- Nied10.3 km€28 (Estate €29, Minibus €47)
- Griesheim10.4 km€28 (Estate €29, Minibus €47)
- Sindlingen9.0 km€29 (Estate €30, Minibus €50)
- Zeilsheim12.1 km€28 (Estate €29, Minibus €47)
- Unterliederbach18.0 km€32 (Estate €34, Minibus €52)
- Sossenheim13.2 km€28 (Estate €29, Minibus €47)
- Rödelheim15.3 km€29 (Estate €31, Minibus €50)
- Hausen17.3 km€31 (Estate €33, Minibus €50)
- Praunheim18.1 km€32 (Estate €33, Minibus €51)
- Westhausen17.3 km€31 (Estate €33, Minibus €50)
North
- Ginnheim20.2 km€36 (Estate €37, Minibus €58)
- Dornbusch21.6 km€38 (Estate €39, Minibus €64)
- Eschersheim24.4 km€44 (Estate €45, Minibus €70)
- Eckenheim22.3 km€40 (Estate €41, Minibus €65)
- Preungesheim26.6 km€46 (Estate €47, Minibus €73)
- Heddernheim23.1 km€42 (Estate €42, Minibus €67)
- Niederursel23.9 km€43 (Estate €43, Minibus €70)
- Nordweststadt22.9 km€41 (Estate €42, Minibus €67)
- Kalbach-Riedberg24.6 km€44 (Estate €45, Minibus €71)
- Bonames26.0 km€46 (Estate €47, Minibus €73)
- Frankfurter Berg27.9 km€47 (Estate €48, Minibus €75)
- Berkersheim28.7 km€46 (Estate €49, Minibus €75)
- Nieder-Eschbach25.7 km€46 (Estate €46, Minibus €72)
- Harheim33.8 km€53 (Estate €54, Minibus €80)
- Nieder-Erlenbach30.9 km€50 (Estate €52, Minibus €78)
East
- Riederwald21.0 km€37 (Estate €38, Minibus €60)
- Fechenheim21.4 km€38 (Estate €39, Minibus €63)
- Seckbach25.3 km€45 (Estate €46, Minibus €71)
- Bergen-Enkheim27.1 km€45 (Estate €46, Minibus €73)
Calculated on 22 October 2026 with the route and fare logic of our calculator, from the centre of each neighbourhood (Sachsenhausen: Schweizer Platz). Return journey = two trips.
Exact fare for your address
For a 100 % exact fare, enter your full address with house number – or the hotel name – in the calculator. The guide values can be slightly lower or higher.
Main station
The Hbf has several exits and the forecourt is busy. Tell us which side you are on; we agree a point where the car is allowed to stop, and the driver calls you on arrival.
Messe Frankfurt
During large fairs the roads around the exhibition grounds are slow and some entrances are closed to cars. Name the entrance you will use (for example City or Torhaus) and plan an extra buffer.
Hotels
Give us the exact hotel name and street – several hotels share a name across the city. Pickup is at the hotel entrance or driveway; up to 15 minutes of waiting are included.
Offices in the banking district
For a tower in the Westend or the banking district, give the street entrance, not just the company name. Underground car parks usually cannot be used for pickups.
Airport taxi from the city: B43 or A5 – how the drive to FRA works
From the main station and the Bahnhofsviertel Google mostly routes along the Main via the B43; from the Messe, the Westend and Bockenheim the A5 past the Westkreuz is quicker. Without traffic that is 15 to 20 minutes. In the morning and evening rush hour, and when a large fair opens, plan noticeably more – travel times are always a guide, not a promise.
Tell us your pickup time rather than your flight time. Your airline’s advice for check-in and security plus a sensible buffer gives the right moment. In the calculator you choose Terminal 1, 2 or 3 or the long-distance station separately – please check your terminal before booking.
S8 and S9 from the main station
The S8 and S9 run from the main station to the airport regional station in roughly a quarter of an hour, and regional trains also stop there. With one bag and no time pressure that is a good option. With several suitcases, children or a 6 a.m. flight, a car from your hotel or front door saves stairs, transfers and waiting on the platform.

Fixed price airport transfer: Saloon, estate or minibus – what the city trip costs
Example: main station to Terminal 1, incl. VAT, per vehicle. Rides from the northern districts cost more – see the overview above.
Your vehicle, sized to passengers and luggage
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Saloon
up to 4 passengers3 suitcases
Up to four passengers with normal suitcases – the usual choice for a hotel pickup.
guide price about €30
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Estate
up to 4 passengers4 suitcases
Four seats and more boot space, e.g. for a trade-fair case or a pushchair.
guide price about €30
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Minibus
up to 7 passengers8 suitcases
Seven seats for a team going to the Messe or a family with a lot of luggage.
guide price about €49
- Once confirmed, your fare is a fixed price – a jam on the B43 does not change it.
- No night surcharge: an early ride to a morning flight costs the same as a ride at midday.
- Extra stops – for example a second hotel – and extra luggage belong in the booking and the fare.
- Baby seat or child seat €6 each, booster €5 – please book them with the ride.
* Lowest guide price in the district overview (Höchst). Main station to Terminal 1: about €30. Your binding fare is the one in your booking confirmation.
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Trade-fair visitors and business travellers
From the Messe, the banking district or a meeting in the Westend straight to the terminal. Invoices with your company details are possible – please tell us before the ride.
Hotel guests
You know your hotel, not the city: give us the hotel name and the flight, and we plan the pickup time with you.
Residents with children
From Bornheim, Sachsenhausen or Riedberg with child seats and pushchair – enter every seat when you book, we confirm the vehicle before the ride.
Frankfurt Airport transfer to the city: Landing at FRA – into the city in four steps
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Flight number in the booking
We follow your landing time. With a correct flight number there are no waiting charges at FRA.
- 2
Collect your baggage
When you have your suitcases, call or message your driver – please keep your phone on after landing.
- 3
Agreed meeting point
Exit and car details come with your confirmation; our pickup instructions explain Terminals 1, 2 and 3.
- 4
To your hotel or door
Usually 15 to 25 minutes later you are at your hotel, office or home. A greeting with a name sign can be arranged separately.
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Questions: What travellers in Frankfurt ask us
All questions and answersCan you pick me up at the main station?
Yes. Because the forecourt is busy, we agree a precise meeting point with you – please tell us which exit you will use. The driver contacts you on arrival.
Is the transfer worth it for such a short distance?
With one bag the S-Bahn is fine. With several suitcases, children, a trade-fair case or an early flight, a private car from your door is simpler – and you know the fare in advance.
How much time should I allow during a trade fair?
Roads around the Messe and the A5 are often slow when a large fair opens or closes. Plan a clearly larger buffer and tell us the entrance; we confirm the pickup time with you.
When is my ride confirmed?
Sending the online form is your booking request. The ride is binding once we confirm it in writing, for example by e-mail or messenger. Please check date, time and address in the confirmation.
Can I cancel?
Yes. Cancellation is free of charge up to four hours before pickup; after that the full fare is due. Please cancel in writing with your booking number.
Private, not shared: Booking your Frankfurt city to airport transfer
Online booking is possible up to 12 hours before pickup. For anything sooner, send your request by phone or WhatsApp – we check availability.
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Address or hotel
Street and house number or hotel name, the terminal and the pickup time.
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Vehicle & extras
Passengers, suitcases, child seats and a second stop, if needed.
- 3
Your details
Mobile number, e-mail, flight number for pickups, payment method.
- 4
Our confirmation
Your request becomes a binding booking with our written confirmation.
Nearby: Towns around Frankfurt
Starting just outside the city? These pages cover the neighbouring towns. For every other route, see our Frankfurt Airport transfer page.
- Airport transfer Offenbach am Main
- Airport transfer Eschborn
- Airport transfer Bad Vilbel
- Airport transfer Kelsterbach
- Airport transfer Rüsselsheim am Main
- Airport transfer Darmstadt
From your Frankfurt address to the terminal – fare in a few clicks
Enter your street or hotel, choose the terminal and see the fare. Questions about the meeting point, luggage or child seats? Call or message us.