How to travel from Frankfurt to Baden-Baden, Germany

The distance between Frankfurt and Baden-Baden is around 166km (103 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Frankfurt to Baden-Baden 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 Baden-Baden.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Baden-Baden.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance179km (111 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Frankfurt and Baden-Baden

There are several options for getting from Frankfurt to Baden-Baden by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 1h 25m.

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

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Frankfurt and Baden-Baden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Frankfurt to Baden-Baden is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Frankfurt and Baden-Baden, 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 Frankfurt and Baden-Baden. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Frankfurt and Baden-Baden with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn, TGV inOui and Deutsche Bahn Intercity run train services between Frankfurt and Baden-Baden. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 25m, 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 Frankfurt and Baden-Baden. We recommend that you take the train to Baden-Baden. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Frankfurt to Baden-Baden. We recommend that you take the train to Baden-Baden. instead which will take 1h 25m.

The closest major airport to Baden-Baden is Baden-Airpark (FKB) (FKB) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Baden-Baden. Stuttgart Airport (STR) (STR) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) 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 Frankfurt and Baden-Baden. The distance is around 179km (111 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 Frankfurt to Baden-Baden is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Frankfurt and Baden-Baden

Transport options from Frankfurt to Baden-Baden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 25m
€50($50)
hourly166km (103 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
€24($24)
on demand179km (111 miles)

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Airports near Baden-Baden

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

FKB
Baden-Airpark (FKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Baden-Baden
STR
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (44 miles) from Baden-Baden
FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
146km (90 miles) from Baden-Baden