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Public Transportation
Public Transportation in the Frankfurt Area
The public transport network in Frankfurt is excellent and an efficient alternative to avoid the
time-consuming annoyance of driving in crowded streets and finding parking spaces. The U-
and S-Bahn (both Inner-city underground and commuter trains), trams and busses are co-
ordinated by the RMV (Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund), website (also English
version available) Services operate from approximately 5:00 a.m. to 1:15 a.m. on weekdays
and on most routes until 2:15 a.m. at the weekend.
Tickets
Tickets can be bought at the green automatic vending machines, located at each station, at
any RMV-Counter, kiosks (no single tickets) or from bus drivers. The fares are based on
numbered zones, Frankfurt is Zone 50. A single ticket is valid for one hour and includes
transfers but not breaks or return journeys.
Children aged 6-14 years pay less and children under 6 years travel for free.
For destinations only a few stops away a short trip ticket (Kurzstrecke) might be the less
expensive option. Short trip destinations cover only a few kilometres and are listed on every
automatic vending machine.
Passes
Weekly (Wochenkarte), monthly (Monatskarte) and annual (Jahreskarte) passes are
available. 24-hour day passes are also available. Some passes are transferable to
somebody else.
A subscription for the annual season pass is a worthwile option as the pass is valid for 12
months, but costs the price of 10 months. Tickets must be purchased before starting the
journey. It is not possible to purchase tickets in the U- or S-Bahn or tram. If caught without a
valid ticket, a fine of € 40.- is payable on spot. Most inspectors speak English.
More information can be obtained at one of the RMV ticket counters throughout the region or
at the RMV travel information center (Verkehrsinsel) located at the Hauptwache, near the
department store Kaufhof in Frankfurt.
Mobilitätszentrale Frankfurt Hauptwache
Verkehrsinsel, An der Hauptwache
60313 Frankfurt
Monday- Friday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 9.30 a.m.-6. p.m.
E-Mail:
German Rail
The railway system (DB - Bahn AG) in Germany is very efficient and practical. The major
cities are connected by Intercity Express (ICE) and Intercity (IC) trains. Regional trains
operate in the smaller cities and towns. A number of different types of train tickets and
passes are available.
Contact for information:
24-hour information hotline: Tel: 11 86 1
Timetable information hotline (free of charge): Tel: 0800-1 50 70 90
Questions about transport in general: 01805-19 41 95
(English version available)