Frankfurt is easily accessible
Frankfurt is an international hub with the largest airport and the second largest train station in Germany. As such, Frankfurt is easily accessible using either method. Given our commitment to sustainability, the Local Organizing Committee strongly encourages those that can reach Frankfurt by train, bus, or even car to opt for these methods over air travel; see the sustainability page for more details.
Travel within Frankfurt is also quite accessible. Options include transit by foot, bike, electric scooter, bus, tram, subway (U-Bahn), and commuter train (S-Bahn). Car-hailing services, including traditional taxis, are available but are more expensive and less sustainable than public transit options.
Travel To/From Frankfurt
High-speed trains (ICE)
ICE trains arrive in Frankfurt at either the main station (Hauptbahnhof) or the airport (Flughafen). Tickets can be purchased via Deutsche Bahn.
Regional trains (RE/RB)
Regional trains arrive in Frankfurt at a variety of the larger stations, including Hauptbahnhof, Flughafen, Frankfurt Süd, and Frankfurt West. Tickets can be purchased via Deutsche Bahn.
Long-distance buses
Most long-distance buses arrive in Frankfurt near the main station (Hauptbahnhof). The main providers are BlaBlaCar Bus, Flibco, FlixBus, MarinoBus, RegioJet, and Sindbad.
Airplane
The closest airport to Frankfurt is Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA). We do not recommend using Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) as it is actually about two hours west of Frankfurt am Main.
Travel Within Frankfurt
Frankfurt’s local transit system is provided by RMV, which includes buses, trams, subway (U-Bahn), and commuter trains (S-Bahn). See here for a system map showing tram, U-Bahn, and S-Bahn stops. For a geographically accurate map, see here. The RMV website or app allows you to plan travel, purchase tickets, and check for alerts. It is more reliable and up-to-date than third party services (e.g., Google Maps). You can also purchase tickets at automated machines located at all tram, subway (U-Bahn), and commuter train (S-Bahn) stations. Bus stations do not have machines.
RMV uses the honor system for its trains meaning there are no entry barriers to the stations and you do not need to validate your ticket. However, RMV employees frequent the trains checking for tickets. If you are caught riding without a ticket, you will be fined €60. Being a visitor/tourist is not an excuse.
Note that your registration fees include a multi-day ticket, which will be delivered digitally prior to the conference. This is valid from Sunday, 9. August through Friday, 14. August and includes access to Frankfurt Airport. The ticket can be used for all local public transit options (e.g., S-Bahn, U-Bahn, trams, and buses); however, it cannot be use for ICE trains. If you are traveling to/from the airport, ensure that you do not accidentally take an ICE train.
If you plan to have a car while in Frankfurt, be aware that parking can be difficult to find and expensive.