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Frankfurt Airport has its own long-distance train station, which opened in 1999. The station is served by 210 long-distance trains daily, including 185 Intercity-Expresses. It is the largest train station serving an airport in Germany, with about 23,000 passengers each day. The station offers connections within Germany and to neighbouring countries. The airport also has a regional train station served by RMV, with direct connections to Frankfurt, Hanau, Aschaffenburg, Mainz, and Wiesbaden.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Name | Frankfurt am Main Airport long-distance station |
| Location | Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt, Germany |
| Year of Opening | 1999 |
| Length | 660 m |
| Height | 45 m |
| Daily Passenger Count | 23,000 |
| Daily Trains | 210 long-distance trains |
| Train Types | Mostly ICE services |
| Connections | Frankfurt, Hanau, Aschaffenburg, Mainz, and Wiesbaden |
| Train Numbers | S8, S9, RE59, RE2, RE3, RE75 |
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What You'll Learn
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
The station is located about 200 metres from Terminal 1, between the Autobahn 3 and the Bundesstraße 43, which both run parallel to it on either side. A 200-metre-long and 80-metre-wide walkway was constructed to connect the station building to Terminal 1, featuring footpaths, moving walkways, check-in counters, baggage screening, and shops. Terminal 2 can be reached in less than 30 minutes by shuttle bus or SkyLine.
The station is 660 metres long and 45 metres high and features a large dome containing a lounge area and a ticket hall. It is connected to the airport by a skyway that crosses the Autobahn 3. The station is served by 210 long-distance trains daily, of which 185 are Intercity-Expresses, carrying around 23,000 passengers each day. It is the largest railway station serving an airport in Germany.
The Frankfurt Airport long-distance station opened in 1999 as part of the first phase of the Cologne–Frankfurt high-speed line. The majority of the high-speed line was completed in 2002. The opening of the station quadrupled the airport's capacity to handle long-distance trains, while the relocation of long-distance traffic to the long-distance station doubled the capacity of the regional station for S-Bahn and regional services.
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Regional train station
Frankfurt Airport has its own regional train station, located on the ground floor of the airport, below Terminal 1. The regional station has been in operation since 1972 and is served by RMV (Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund), providing direct connections to Frankfurt, Hanau, Aschaffenburg, Mainz, and Wiesbaden. Passengers can use the S-Bahn trains S8 and S9 or the Regional Express (RE) services RE59, RE2, RE3, and 75.
The regional station is easily accessible from anywhere in the RMV-served area by transferring at any of the aforementioned locations. Once you arrive at Frankfurt Airport, follow the signs towards "Train stations S T" to reach the regional station. It is located in the arrivals area, providing access to areas A, B, and C.
The regional station primarily handles regional and S-Bahn traffic, while the Frankfurt Airport long-distance station, opened in 1999, caters to long-distance trains, including Intercity and Intercity-Express services. The long-distance station is the largest of its kind in Germany, serving about 23,000 passengers daily and offering connections within Germany and neighbouring countries.
The construction of the long-distance station significantly increased the airport's capacity for long-distance trains, resulting in a corresponding increase in passenger numbers for the regional station as well. The two stations provide convenient rail access to and from the airport, enhancing connectivity for travellers.
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RMV (Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund)
The Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV) is one of the largest German transport associations, coordinating and organising regional bus and train services across approximately 14,000 square kilometres. This area covers around two-thirds of the German state of Hessen. The RMV has a broad reach, serving approximately 5 million people, or 6.7 million when including those in transitional tariff areas. Since its launch in 1995, the RMV has experienced continuous growth in passenger numbers, now serving 808 million passengers annually, or approximately 2.5 million per working day.
The RMV's remit includes important tasks such as fare design, timetable creation, awarding traffic services to transport companies, network expansion, and ensuring high-quality standards. The RMV has simplified the travel experience with its "one ticket, one timetable, one tariff" principle. This has replaced over 100 different tariffs with a unified ticketing system, allowing passengers to use a single ticket for all transport modes, even when transferring between different vehicles.
The RMV plays a pivotal role in the development of the Rhein-Main region as a vibrant metropolitan area. By enhancing infrastructure and future-proofing public transport, the RMV actively shapes the region's public transport landscape. Their initiatives extend beyond operational matters, as evidenced by their school projects, which foster environmental awareness and encourage the use of buses and trains among students.
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Connections to Germany and Europe
Frankfurt Airport has both a regional train station and a long-distance train station, providing connections to destinations across Germany and Europe.
The regional station is served by RMV (Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund) and offers direct connections to Frankfurt, Hanau, Aschaffenburg, Mainz, and Wiesbaden. Passengers can use the S-Bahn Trains S8 and S9 or the Regional Express (RE) services RE59, RE2, and RE3. The regional station is located on the ground floor of the airport, below Terminal 1, and serves areas A, B, and C of the arrivals area.
The long-distance station, opened in 1999, is served by 210 long-distance trains daily, with most services being Intercity-Expresses running on the Cologne-Frankfurt high-speed rail line. The station is the largest of its kind in Germany, handling around 23,000 passengers each day. It is 660 meters long and 45 meters high and features a large dome encompassing a lounge area and a ticket hall. The station is connected to the airport via a skyway that crosses the Autobahn 3.
The opening of the long-distance station significantly improved the airport's capacity for long-distance trains, with the number of passengers travelling by train to the airport increasing substantially. The station provides easy access to destinations throughout Germany and neighbouring countries.
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Construction and costs
Frankfurt Airport has two dedicated train stations in Terminal 1: the long-distance train station and the regional train station. The long-distance train station, Frankfurt am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof, is served by long-distance trains, mostly ICE services running on the Cologne–Frankfurt high-speed rail line. It is Germany's largest railway station serving an airport, with around 23,000 passengers and 210 long-distance trains passing through it daily. The station features a large dome containing a lounge area and a ticket hall and is connected to the airport by a skyway that crosses the Autobahn 3.
The planning approval process for the airport station, known as "section 36", was initiated in April 1994 as the first of around 50 planning approval processes for the new line. The project was jointly implemented by Deutsche Bahn and Flughafen Frankfurt/Main AG (Frankfurt/Main Airport Company, FAG, now Fraport). FAG donated the land and financed the development of all the infrastructure except for the immediate station area. The costs incurred for the development of the terminal and the connections to the station amounted to DM 170 million. Construction costs associated with the planned subsequent development amounted to €87 million. The costs of the immediate station area, amounting to DM 153 million, were funded by the federal government (two-thirds) and Deutsche Bahn (one-third).
The long-distance station was opened in 1999 as part of the first stage of the Cologne–Frankfurt high-speed line; most of the high-speed line opened in 2002. The opening of the station quadrupled the airport's capacity to handle long-distance trains, while the relocation of long-distance traffic to the long-distance station doubled the capacity in the regional station for S-Bahn and regional traffic. The regional train station, Frankfurt am Main Flughafen Regionalbahnhof, offers quick and convenient connections to the center of Frankfurt on S-Bahn and Regionalbahn services. It is located beneath Terminal 1, with ticket machines and platforms available on Floor 0.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, Frankfurt Airport has its own long-distance train station, which opened in 1999.
The train station is connected to the airport by a skyway that crosses the Autobahn 3. The airport's train station for short distances is located on the ground floor of the airport, below Terminal 1.
The station is served by 210 long-distance trains daily, of which 185 are Intercity-Expresses. It is served by RMV with direct connections to Frankfurt, Hanau, Aschaffenburg, Mainz, and Wiesbaden.
With about 23,000 passengers each day, it is the largest railway station serving an airport in Germany.
