How to travel from Baden-Baden to Frankfurt, Germany

The distance between Baden-Baden and Frankfurt is around 166km (103 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Baden-Baden to Frankfurt by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Frankfurt am Main.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance180km (112 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Baden-Baden and Frankfurt

There are several options for getting from Baden-Baden to Frankfurt by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 1h 20m.

The distance between Baden-Baden and Frankfurt is around 166km (103 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 154km (96 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Baden-Baden and Frankfurt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Baden-Baden to Frankfurt is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Baden-Baden and Frankfurt, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Baden-Baden and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Baden-Baden and Frankfurt with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 20m.

Deutsche Bahn and TGV inOui run train services between Baden-Baden and Frankfurt. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Baden-Baden and Frankfurt. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. instead which will take 1h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Baden-Baden to Frankfurt. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. instead which will take 1h 20m.

The closest major airport to Frankfurt is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Baden-Baden and Frankfurt. The distance is around 180km (112 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Baden-Baden to Frankfurt is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Baden-Baden and Frankfurt

Transport options from Baden-Baden to Frankfurt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 20m
€50($50)
hourly166km (103 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
€24($24)
on demand180km (112 miles)

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Airports near Frankfurt

The following major airports near Frankfurt offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Frankfurt
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Frankfurt