Travel by train

At Frankfurt Airport, regional transport provides fast connections to the surrounding region, while long-distance transport connects national and international destinations.

The Frankfurt Airport Regional Station connects the airport directly with Frankfurt, Offenbach, Hanau, Aschaffenburg, Rüsselsheim, Mainz, and Wiesbaden.

The S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 as well as the regional trains RB58, RE59, RE2, and RE3 provide fast and convenient connections across the entire RMV area, making arrivals and departures quick and easy.

The station is located in the underground level of Terminal 1 (Level 0) and is accessible from all terminal areas (A, B, C). Simply follow the signs for "Train stations S T".

Accessible Travel

Regional trains (S-Bahn, RE, RB) arrive at tracks 1–3:

On tracks 2 and 3, wheelchair-accessible paths lead to the elevators to the departure level. If you wish to access the tracks, two elevators are available: one located in close proximity to the DB Service Point, and additional elevators near McDonald’s.
On track 1, an elevator in Hall B provides access to the DB Service Point and can be used without prior registration.

The Frankfurt Airport Long-Distance Station offers direct connections via IC and ICE trains from all over Germany and other European countries. Timetables, tickets, and fares are available on the Deutsche Bahn website.

For air travelers, Rail & Fly is recommended – bookable through travel agencies, airlines, or Deutsche Bahn.

Getting to the Terminals

From the Long-Distance Station to Terminal 1

Terminal 1 can be reached on foot from the station in about 10 minutes. Simply follow the signs for “Terminal 1”.

From the Long-Distance Station to Terminal 2

Terminal 2 can be reached in about 20–30 minutes via the SkyLine train or shuttle bus. Follow the signs for “Terminal 2”.

Accessible Travel

Passengers with reduced mobility can receive assistance with boarding, alighting, and travel planning through the DB Mobility Service Center:

Phone: +49 30 65212888 (0.14 €/minute from landlines; mobile rates may vary)

Email: msz@deutschebahn.com

Advance registration at least one working day before travel is recommended to ensure reliable support.

With Lufthansa Express Rail, your journey begins on the train – with perfectly timed connections at Frankfurt Airport. Check-in, baggage handling, and seat reservations are fully integrated, allowing you to book and travel by train and flight as a seamless journey.

Benefits at a Glance

Coordinated connections between train and flight with guaranteed transfers
One ticket & one check-in for the entire journey
Automatic seat reservation on the train
Mileage accrual also for the train segment
DB lounge access for status passengers
Baggage drop-off directly at the AiRail Terminal at Frankfurt Long-Distance Station

Available departure stations: Aachen, Basel, Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Erfurt, Freiburg, Göttingen, Hannover, Kassel, Karlsruhe, Köln, Leipzig, Mannheim, Nürnberg, Stuttgart, Ulm, Würzburg

Check-in & Baggage

Check-in is available online or via mobile from 23 hours before departure until 15 minutes before the train leaves. Baggage can be checked in directly at the AiRail Terminal at Frankfurt Long-Distance Station.
On the return journey, baggage is handed over in the AiRail area before the Long-Distance Station, allowing a quick transfer to the train. This applies to all Lufthansa Express Rail journeys (e.g., Cologne, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, Dortmund) as well as Express Bus services (Strasbourg).

More Information & Booking

Detailed connections, booking options, and fare information are available at LH.com/Express or through Deutsche Bahn.

Long Distance Train Station

Regional Train Station