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Frankfurt Airport guide
Frankfurt Airport has Terminal 1 (Lufthansa and Star Alliance) and Terminal 2. The quickest way from FRA to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof is the S-Bahn S8 or S9 (about 15 minutes, about €6).
Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction
S-Bahn S8 or S9, about €6
about €40–€55
Same terminal, no passport control
Layover you need to visit the city
Quick answer
The quickest way from FRA to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof is the S-Bahn S8 or S9 (about 15 minutes, about €6). Connecting here, allow at least 1 h 15 min for a connection in the same terminal. Airlines here include Lufthansa, Condor, Discover, American and Delta.
- Terminals
- Terminal 1 (Lufthansa and Star Alliance) and Terminal 2
- Taxi
- 20–30 min, about €40–€55
- Connecting
- At least 1 h 15 min for a connection in the same terminal
- Lounges
- Lufthansa lounges (Terminal 1, Concourses A, B and Z)
- Hotel
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport, connected to Terminal 1
Getting from FRA to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof
Fares are one way and approximate; check the operator before you travel.
- S-Bahn S8 or S9to Hauptbahnhofabout 15 minabout €6
- Taxi or rideshare20–30 minabout €40–€55
Inside FRA
Terminals and connections
Most Lufthansa connections stay within Terminal 1, a large terminal with long walks. The SkyLine train links Terminals 1 and 2.
How long a layover you need at FRALounges
- •Lufthansa lounges (Terminal 1, Concourses A, B and Z)
Sleep, showers and hotels
- •Sheraton Frankfurt Airport, connected to Terminal 1
- •Hilton Frankfurt Airport at The Squaire, above the long-distance train station
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FRA tips
- •Check your gate early: Terminal 1's concourses are spread out.
Can you leave FRA on a layover?
With at least 4 h between flights, yes. Here's where the time goes.
- Off the plane, through passport control and out45 min
- To Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof and back, the fastest way30 min
- Time in town worth the trip1 h
- Back through security and passport control to your gate1 h 30 min
- Layover you need4 h
U.S. citizens don't need a visa for short stays, but you pass passport control (and the EU's Entry/Exit System) to leave the airport.
Keep your bags checked through and carry your boarding pass for the next flight. On a long layover, a hotel day room or lounge can be a better use of the time than a rushed trip into town.
Airlines at FRA
Major airlines that fly from FRA (not a complete list). Check the bag rules before you pack.
- Lufthansa Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm Bag fees
- Condor Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- Discover Airlines Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- American Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
- Delta Air Lines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
- United Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
- Air Canada Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm Bag fees
- British Airways Carry-on 56 × 45 × 25 cm Bag fees
- Emirates Carry-on 55 × 38 × 20 cm Bag fees
- Singapore Airlines Carry-on 115 cm total Bag fees
FRA airport FAQ
The quickest option is the S-Bahn S8 or S9 to Hauptbahnhof: about 15 minutes for about €6. A taxi takes 20–30 min (about €40–€55).
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Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Fares, lounges, airlines and parking change; check with the operator or airport before you travel.
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