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7.648 Km
9 hour 30 min
Ellsworth Airport

Transportation to Frankfurt Airport from the City Center

Frankfurt Airport

Frankfurt Airport is located 12 km southwest of the city center. The airport offers guests a rich variety of services and amenities and transportation alternatives to get to and from the city center. Frankfurt Airport is accessible by train, bus, taxi and rental car.

Train

Frankfurt has an excellent public transportation system, making it quick and easy to get around the city. A convenient method of transportation to get to Frankfurt Airport from the city center is by commuter trains. The S-Bahn commuter rail line operates directly to the airport, stopping at the Frankfurt Airport Station in Terminal 1. S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 provide transportation to the airport from Frankfurt Central Station. The total trip takes about 10 minutes and trains run every 15 minutes during peak hours.  

Bus

Buses are another transportation alternative you can use to get to the airport from the city center. There are many different bus lines and routes that provide direct transportation to the airport terminals. Buses are a convenient and reliable method of transportation to get to the airport.

Taxi

Another convenient transportation alternative to get to the airport from the city center is by taxi. Taxis are easily accessible in every part of the city but taxi fares are more expensive than other transportation options. Only certain taxi companies are licensed to go to the airport. You can always ask the hotel you are staying at to help arrange a taxi for you. The trip from the city to the airport by taxi takes about 30 minutes.

Airport Information

Frankfurt Airport is a major international airport located about 12 km from the city center. It is the busiest airport in Germany and one of the busiest airports in Europe. Frankfurt Airport handled over 61 million passengers in 2015, connecting them to over 295 destinations around the world. The airport features a variety of services and amenities aimed at meeting passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs.

Frankfurt Airport operates both domestic and international flights out of 2 passenger terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The two terminals are connected by the SkyLine train, which is free. Each terminal is equipped with a variety of services that passengers might need during their wait. The airport offers free Wi-Fi services 24 hours a day and other basic services such as ATMs, currency exchange services, tax refund providers, lounges, a conference center, VIP services, spa services, postal services, health care, airport tours, a visitors’ terrace, duty free shops, stores, restaurants, and more.

Venues where you can enjoy something to eat or drink include Italissimo, Deli Bros., Caviar House, Meyer Feinkost, Burger King, Grab & Fly, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Mc Donald’s, and more. Popular brands at the airport include Dior, Ferrero, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Davidoff, Fisher Price, Chanel, Emporio Armani, Tag Heuer, Tommy Hilfiger, Hasbro, and Lego. Frankfurt Airport also features services that are a bit more unique like yoga rooms, silent chairs, an arcade where passengers can play games for free, smoking lounges, workbenches, and lounge-like relaxation zones. 

Last Updated: 10 Jun 2019

Rhein Main Afb Airport

Currently, there are no scheduled flights from Frankfurt Rhein Main Afb Airport, which is located near the Frankfurt city centre. Passengers who want to travel to other parts of Germany or the world from Frankfurt should prefer the Frankfurt am Main International Airport, which is 15 kilometers away from Frankfurt Rhein Main Afb Airport. To travel to the Frankfurt International Airport, you can always easily find taxis, shared-use vehicles, rental cars or trains at Frankfurt city centre. If you are staying at one of the hotels in Frankfurt city centre or close to the airport, you can take the free or low-cost hotel shuttles to get to the airport. In Frankfurt, bicycle is also a very populer vehicle, espicially among those who live in the city, to get to the airport. Booking a seat on an airport shuttle for traveling to airport from Frankfurt city centre is also another option.

Airport Shuttles

Airport shuttles, which are available to use by pre-booking, are an ideal way of transportation for one or several passengers. If you book your seat on the airport shuttles departing from Frankfurt city centre, they will pick you up from wherever you are in the city centre and take you directly  to the terminal entrances of the Frankfurt International Airport. By making your reservation a couple of weeks in advance, you can use these shuttles at a cheaper price.

Hotel Shuttles

Some of the hotels which are located close to the Frankfurt International Airport, such as ACHAT Hotel, Holiday Inn Express Frankfurt Airport, Best Western Amedia Frankfurt Airport, NH Hotel Frankfurt Airport West, Holiday Inn Frankfurt Airport North, InterCityHotel Frankfurt Airport, Ramada Frankfurt Messe, Mercure Hotel Frankfurt Airport Kelsterbach, NH Frankfurt Niederrad or Ramada Niedernhausen Micador, have shuttles going directly to the airport. If you are staying at one of these hotels, you can travel to Frankfurt International Airport terminals from your hotel for free or a reasonable price. Do not forget to get information in advance from the hotel you are going to stay at and, if necessarry, make a reservation in order to use the hotel shuttle services.

Rent-a-Car

Almost all of the international rent-a-car companies have an office in Frankfurt city centre, so you can easily rent a car and drive directly to the whenever you wish. As there are many rent-a-car company offices in the airport as well, just like city centre, you can leave your rented car to these offices and continue your travel. After departing from Frankfurt city centre, you can find your way to the airport easily by following the direction signs on the road to the airport, but if you need help a city map will be quite a use.

Carsharing

Carsharing services are widely used throughout the city in Frankfurt. You can pick a car by going to carsharing locations in the city centre and travel to airport cheaper than many other alternatives. You can find carsharing locations in various parts of Frankfurt and use carsharing services.

Taxi

It takes about 20 to 30 minutes to get to the airport from Frankfurt city centre by taxi. Taxis in Frankfurt are usually quite cosy and comfortable. You can also find larger vehicles with higher passenger capacity specially designed for crowded groups or families in the city. Make sure you get off the taxi at the right terminal when you arrive at the airport, this will save you from walking long distances between the terminals and missing your flight. But if you get off at a wrong terminal, you can take the shuttles that transport passengers between the airport terminals to get to the right terminal.

Train

Those who come from Frankurt city centre or cities such as Hanau, Aschaffenburg, Mainz and Wiesbaden may consider travelling by trains running in direction to the airport. This trains are enumarated differently according to their routes, and enable traveling both inexpensive and without traffic problems. Germany has one of the most advanced railway networks of the world; if you need to travel to Frankfurt International Airport from other cities of Germany, you can travel to Frankfurt with direct or connected trains and be at the airport without needing to transfer to any other vehicle. If you are considering traveling by train, you can go to the train stations by taxi, bus or other alternative vehicles and then take the train running in direction to your destination.

Bus

In Frankfurt International Airport buses are used for traveling between the terminals rather than traveling to city centre. If you want to head to a terminal from another, you can take the buses which are free of charge for airport passengers and be at the terminal you wanted to go in minutes.. You can contact the info desks at Frankfurt International Airport if you need to get detailed information about the bus services or departure points.

Airport Information

You can find free of charge and private passenger lounges, wireless internet access, ATMs which you can use for your money transfers and other banking transactions, exchange offices and many other services together in Frankfurt International Airport. There are many alternatives  in airport’s eatary area such as Kaffe Kimbo, Ciao Italia, Ditsch, Erster Wiener, Goethe Bar, Hausmann's, Burger King, Asia, Mc Donald’s, Tasty Donuts, The Bar, Reingold Bar or Starbucks. When you want to shop at the airport, you have the opportunity to choose between a wide range of alternatives such as big duty- free areas, toys, cosmetics, souvenirs, books, magazines and health products. If you need to buy electronic devices without leaving the airport, you can spend time at the terminal by browsing a large selection of electronics. There are conducted tours at certain times for passengers who want to know the airport better.  You can join one of these tours and learn more about the Frankfurt International Airport if you still have time for your flight. You can enjoy the scenery by going up to the terrace specially reserved for this.

Last Updated: 11 May 2017

Transportation to Rapid City City Center from Airport

The distance between Rapid City Regional Airport and the city center is only 6 miles or 9 kilometers. Shuttles that are regularly departing from Rapid City Airport are considered to be one of the ideal means of transportation for passengers traveling to the center time. Unlike many other airports, you cannot always find a taxi in front of the terminal in Rapid City. If you prefer to reach the center of Rapid City by taxi, you should call the taxi by phone after you arrive at the airport and wait for a while in front of the terminal. On the other hand, airport shuttles can be easily preferred with their reasonable prices and continuous departures throughout the day.

Hotel shuttles might be another convenient alternative that you can use after landing at Rapid City Airport. The shuttles of the hotels located in the city center take their passengers from the front of the terminal to the hotel directly. Moreover, these vehicles are usually free. You can contact your hotel in Rapid City Before your journey for more detailed information, and ask for a shuttle to the airport terminal informing the hotel about your landing time.

Airport Shuttle

If you would like to travel to the city center from Rapid City Airport with one of the vehicles of Airport Express Shuttle services, serving in and around the airport, you need to call (605) 399-9999 or (800) 357-9998 beforehand and make a reservation. If you prefer to use RapidShuttle, another company that serves this area, you can contact 605 399 9999 and you can get to one of the shuttles that will help you get to the center quickly from Rapid City Airport. The fares for these services are 25 Dollars for a single passenger, 35 Dollars in total for 2 passengers, 15 Dollars for each passenger if the number of passengers is 3 or more. If you want to take advantage of the airport shuttles with your children, you have to pay 10 Dollars for children under 12. You can get detailed information about the travel fares that change from time to time by contacting the call centers of companies and reserve a seat to reach Rapid City. If you need to travel to places like Elsworth AFB, Hart Ranch or Box Elder, you will have to pay 30 Dollars for an adult single passenger, 40 Dollars for two and 20 Dollars for each passenger if the number of passengers is 3 or more. You must pay 10 Dollars for the children travelling with you in this route.  

Taxi

Although not a preferred alternative, you can travel by taxi from Rapid City Airport to the city center. Unlike many other major airports, you might not find a taxi waiting for you at the airport exit. For this reason, if you want to come to the center by taxi, you may need to call one first and wait for a while. The fact that the airport is located just 9 kilometers from the center makes it affordable to travel to the city from Rapid City Airport by taxi. If you need to get a taxi at night, remember that different rates can be applied and you have to bargain with the drivers over the average fare if you need.

Hotel Shuttle 

As in many parts of the United States, hotel shuttles are a priority choice for airport transfers in Rapid City. Although there are some exceptions, the hotel shuttles usually bring the guests to their hotel. Moreover, the duration of this journey is limited to only a few minutes, except under extraordinary circumstances.

Last Updated: 27 Aug 2017

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Which airports can I use for Frankfurt-Rapid City flights?

For Frankfurt-Rapid City flights, you can use Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt Hahn Airport, Neu-Isenburg Airport, Rhein Main Afb Airport, Frankfurt (Main) Railway Station as departure airport, and Ellsworth Airport, Rapid City Regional Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Frankfurt-Rapid City and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Frankfurt-Rapid City is 7648 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 9 hour 30 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Frankfurt-Rapid City flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Frankfurt-Rapid City flights is Monday.

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