Frankfurt Airport has Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Trains and buses link both terminals and the city. The Regional Train Station sits under Terminal 1, and the Long-Distance Station handles IC and ICE trains. The SkyLine train connects terminals. Get your eSIM data ready before landing so you are connected on arrival.
Frankfurt Airport arrivals and departures today
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MunichMUC| How | Time | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | about 5 minutes | From the Long-Distance Station to Terminal 1 on foot | |
| train | approximately 10 to 15 minutes | SkyLine train from the Regional Train Station to Terminal 3 | |
| train | approx. 10 to 15 minutes | SkyLine train from the Long-Distance Station to Terminal 3 | |
| bus | Bus line 61 towards Frankfurt Südbahnhof; stops in front of Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 / arrival level | ||
| bus | Bus line 62 towards Schwanheim; stops in front of Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 / arrival level | ||
| bus | AirLiner direct bus between Frankfurt Airport and Darmstadt |
| Taxi | — |
| Free wifi | — |
| Terminals | Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 |
| SIM cards at the airport | — |
Terminals at a glance
Frankfurt Airport has Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Terminal 1 contains areas A, B and C, and the Regional Train Station is on its underground level (Level 0), reachable from all terminal areas. The Long-Distance Station serves IC and ICE trains. The SkyLine train links the terminals, taking approximately 10 to 15 minutes from the Regional Train Station to Terminal 3 and about the same from the Long-Distance Station to Terminal 3.
Trains into the city and region
Regional trains (S-Bahn, RE and RB) arrive at tracks 1 to 3 at the Regional Train Station. S-Bahn lines S8 and S9, plus regional trains RB58, RE59, RE2 and RE3, connect across the RMV area. From the Long-Distance Station you can walk to Terminal 1 in about 5 minutes. For travel across Germany and other European countries, IC and ICE trains run directly from the Long-Distance Station. Rail & Fly is worth considering and can be booked through travel agencies, airlines or Deutsche Bahn.
Buses and onward travel
Bus line 61 runs towards Frankfurt Südbahnhof and stops in front of Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 on the arrival level. Bus line 62 towards Schwanheim uses the same stops. The AirLiner is a direct bus between Frankfurt Airport and Darmstadt. Before you set off, sort your mobile data with an eSIM so maps and tickets work as soon as you land.
Skip the airport Wi-Fi
Airport Wi-Fi usually means a sign-up page, an email address and a connection that stops at the terminal doors. A data eSIM keeps you online at the gate, in the taxi and at the hotel, and your own number stays on for calls and bank codes.
Land in Frankfurt with data already working
Questions
Which terminals does Frankfurt Airport have?
Frankfurt Airport has Terminal 1 and Terminal 3.
How do I get from Terminal 1 to Terminal 3?
Take the SkyLine train. It takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes from the Regional Train Station to Terminal 3, and about the same from the Long-Distance Station to Terminal 3.
Where is the Regional Train Station?
It is on the underground level of Terminal 1 (Level 0) and is accessible from all terminal areas, A, B and C. Regional trains arrive at tracks 1 to 3.
Which buses stop at the terminals?
Bus line 61 towards Frankfurt Südbahnhof and bus line 62 towards Schwanheim stop in front of Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 on the arrival level. The AirLiner runs directly between the airport and Darmstadt.
Can I get a train across Germany from the airport?
Yes. The Long-Distance Station offers direct IC and ICE connections from all over Germany and other European countries. Rail & Fly is bookable through travel agencies, airlines or Deutsche Bahn.