There are many ways to get around in Frankfurt RheinMain: whether by car, public transport, plane, bike or even by foot!

Frankfurt RheinMain is a region of short distances, thanks to the compact geography of the region. You can drive by car, use the public transport system with trains and buses, or get around by foot or cycle inside the cities and towns. Living in nature and working in a metropolis, or traveling to nature on the weekend as a city dweller – both are possible. Find an overview of different ways of transport in Frankfurt RheinMain:

Airport

Frankfurt Airport regularly ranks among the best internationally connected airports worldwide, there are over 300 direct flights to countries all over the world. The airport can be reached from the city center in ~20 minutes by car or public transport.

Car

All larger cities, smaller towns and even the rural parts of the region are easily accessible by car thanks to direct highway connections. If you don’t have your own car, you can use car-sharing services or cabs and services like Uber and Blablacar.

Public Transport

Frankfurt Central Station is one of the busiest rail hubs in Europe, with countless high-speed links to neighboring countries and cities, bringing them all comfortably close to Frankfurt via high-speed trains (ICE). Furthermore, there are excellent public transportation links to all the towns in the region. Suburban and regional trains (“S-Bahn” and “Regionalbahn”) connect regional cities and small towns. Trams, subways, suburban trains and buses are fast options to get around within cities.

Bike

Whether you have your own bike or use a bike-sharing service, you can use the numerous cycle paths to get to work, run quick errands or go on weekend trips. Bicycles can be taken on trains free of charge throughout the RMV (Frankfurt RheinMain Regional Transport Association) area. The region offers cycle highways such as Frankfurt-Darmstadt and cycle paths along the Main river with beautiful nature. In addition to bicycles, you can also use scooters in the city for a fee to cover shorter distances.

Foot

Frankfurt is Europe’s third-most walkable city, based on a study by hotel chain Motel One. The most stunning sights are walkable in around half an hour, including the Iron Footbridge, Römer, and Alte Oper. Other larger cities in Frankfurt RheinMain, such as Wiesbaden, Darmstadt, Mainz, Gießen, Fulda & Aschaffenburg are also great to explore by foot.