Frankfurt: S-Bahn, luggage, Frankfurt Card

[spamfree]

Where in the Frankfurt airport can I purchase a Frankfurt card?
Would the DB ticket office sell them as well as DB train tickets? The
Frankfurt website states that they can be bought at "Airport Frankfurt,
Fraport AG, Hotel Reservation (Terminal 1, Hall B)." Is that close to
the DB ticket office, the one just before the train station? And I know
that I can buy Frankfurt Cards in Frankfurt, but it's a long story.

Does Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof have coin luggage lockers or the new
electronic lockers?

At Frankfurt Südbahnhof, is the connection between regular trains
and S-Bahn trains as confusing as in Munich, i.e. must a passenger
walk down stairs, walk down an aisle, and walk down more stairs
and hope that he/she picked the right stairs? Or is it all on one level?
How long does it take to walk from a train to an S-Bahn (arriving on
platform 7 and leaving on platform 3)?


Pete

[Kristian]

Post by spamfree
Where in the Frankfurt airport can I purchase a Frankfurt card?
Would the DB ticket office sell them as well as DB train tickets? The
Frankfurt website states that they can be bought at "Airport Frankfurt,
Fraport AG, Hotel Reservation (Terminal 1, Hall B)." Is that close to
the DB ticket office, the one just before the train station? And I know
that I can buy Frankfurt Cards in Frankfurt, but it's a long story.

The DB ticket office can sell you a day-ticket for the S-bahn, but
if you want the Frankfurt Card with reduced admission to museums etc ,
you will have to go to the "Hotel Reservation" desk mentioned above.
I once got completely lost inside terminal 1 in search for that place.
Don´t know exactly what happened, but I went through passport controls
twice.
Anyway , in hall B go to where the escalators leads down to the
regional trainstation.From this point you need to go down one level.
But don´t take the escalators - use the stairs to either the left or
the right of the escalators . Its basically just a small one man
office - the sign says something about hotelreservations and
sightseeing.
By the way , I think there are also luggage storage facilities down
there.



Kristian

[Martin Bienwald]

Post by spamfree
Does Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof have coin luggage lockers or the new
electronic lockers?

IIRC the lockers there are of the old-fashioned type with a coin slot
and a keyhole for each locker.

Post by spamfree
At Frankfurt S?dbahnhof, is the connection between regular trains
and S-Bahn trains as confusing as in Munich, i.e. must a passenger
walk down stairs, walk down an aisle, and walk down more stairs
and hope that he/she picked the right stairs? Or is it all on one level?

It's all on one level.

Post by spamfree
How long does it take to walk from a train to an S-Bahn (arriving on
platform 7 and leaving on platform 3)?

2-3 minutes.

... Martin

[Ulf Kutzner]

Post by Martin Bienwald

Post by spamfree
At Frankfurt S?dbahnhof, is the connection between regular trains
and S-Bahn trains as confusing as in Munich, i.e. must a passenger
walk down stairs, walk down an aisle, and walk down more stairs
and hope that he/she picked the right stairs? Or is it all on one level?

It's all on one level.

But you have to leave this level if you wish to change between S-Bahn
and other trains.

Post by Martin Bienwald

Post by spamfree
How long does it take to walk from a train to an S-Bahn (arriving on
platform 7 and leaving on platform 3)?

2-3 minutes.

Regards, ULF

[spamfree]

Post by Ulf Kutzner

Post by Martin Bienwald

At Frankfurt Sudbahnhof, is the connection between regular trains
and S-Bahn trains as confusing as in Munich, i.e. must a passenger
walk down stairs, walk down an aisle, and walk down more stairs
and hope that he/she picked the right stairs? Or is it all on one level?

It's all on one level.

But you have to leave this level if you wish to change between S-Bahn
and other trains.

What do you mean by "other trains"?


Pete

[Ulf Kutzner]

Post by spamfree

Post by Ulf Kutzner

Post by Martin Bienwald

At Frankfurt Sudbahnhof, is the connection between regular trains
and S-Bahn trains as confusing as in Munich, i.e. must a passenger
walk down stairs, walk down an aisle, and walk down more stairs
and hope that he/she picked the right stairs? Or is it all on one level?

It's all on one level.

But you have to leave this level if you wish to change between S-Bahn
and other trains.

What do you mean by "other trains"?

RE/RB/ICE.

Regards, ULF

[spamfree]

Post by Ulf Kutzner

Post by spamfree

Post by Ulf Kutzner

Post by Martin Bienwald

At Frankfurt Sudbahnhof, is the connection between regular trains
and S-Bahn trains as confusing as in Munich, i.e. must a passenger
walk down stairs, walk down an aisle, and walk down more stairs
and hope that he/she picked the right stairs? Or is it all on one level?

It's all on one level.

But you have to leave this level if you wish to change between S-Bahn
and other trains.

What do you mean by "other trains"?

RE/RB/ICE.

Are you talking about Frankfurt Flughafen or Sudbahnhof? I realize
that there are two different boarding areas at the airport.

Also, what other trains exist besides RE, RB, and ICE? Are you saying
that IC and S-Bahn trains are on the same level, and RE/RB/ICE are
on a different level at Frankfurt Sudbahnhof?


Pete

[Martin Bienwald]

Post by spamfree
Also, what other trains exist besides RE, RB, and ICE? Are you saying
that IC and S-Bahn trains are on the same level, and RE/RB/ICE are
on a different level at Frankfurt Sudbahnhof?

All trains depart on the same level at Südbahnhof; S-Bahn trains
just use different platforms. So to change from a S-Bahn to another train,
you have to go down from the S-Bahn platform, walk a few yards, and go
up again to another platform.

... Martin

[Greg M]

If I have an 8-hour layover at the Frankfurt airport and want to spend
some time in Mainz, from which of the two stations will I want to
depart? And does anyone know how often trains travel between FRA and
Mainz? Would it be cheaper for my daughter and I (she's 15) to get two
simple round-trip tickets, or is there some special deal I should seek?
MANY thanks in advance! (Having been to Frankfurt--not, I fear, the
most interesting of cities--I thought I'd try Mainz, unless someone on
the list has a better suggestion!)

Greg M.

[spamfree]

Post by Greg M
If I have an 8-hour layover at the Frankfurt airport and want to spend
some time in Mainz, from which of the two stations will I want to
depart? And does anyone know how often trains travel between FRA and
Mainz?

Some useful links:
http://bahn.hafas.de/bin/query.exe/en
http://www.frankfurt-airport.com/cms/default/rubrik/3/3971.way_tofrom_the_terminal.htm
http://www.vgf-ffm.de/english/c_frankfurt_flughafen.html


Pete

[tim (moved to sweden)]

Post by Greg M
If I have an 8-hour layover at the Frankfurt airport and want to spend
some time in Mainz, from which of the two stations will I want to
depart?

You need the S8 from the Regionalbahnhof (the one nearest to
the terminals). There are also some regional trains that you can
catch

Post by Greg M
And does anyone know how often trains travel between FRA and
Mainz?

They are every 30 minutes.

Post by Greg M
Would it be cheaper for my daughter and I (she's 15) to get two
simple round-trip tickets, or is there some special deal I should seek?

It seems from:

http://www.vgf-ffm.de/pdf/A_Tarifplan_F_12_04_e.pdf

that you need a level 5 ticket.

And from:
http://www.vgf-ffm.de/pdf/3.%20Fahrpreise_E.pdf

4 single tickets at 6.15 each =24.60.
but you can get a group day ticket for 20.50, so this is what you should
buy.

You should be able to buy whatever ticket you need from the machine.


tim

Post by Greg M
MANY thanks in advance! (Having been to Frankfurt--not, I fear, the
most interesting of cities--I thought I'd try Mainz, unless someone on
the list has a better suggestion!)
Greg M.

[spamfree]

(Having been to Frankfurt--not, I fear, the most interesting of cities
--I thought I'd try Mainz, unless someone on the list has a better
suggestion!)

Another possibility is Köln, about one hour by train (make sure you
ride the ICE fast train, though). The Dom (cathedral) is worth a look.
http://www.stadt-koeln.de/


Pete

[Graeme Wall]

Post by spamfree

(Having been to Frankfurt--not, I fear, the most interesting of cities
--I thought I'd try Mainz, unless someone on the list has a better
suggestion!)

Another possibility is Köln, about one hour by train (make sure you
ride the ICE fast train, though). The Dom (cathedral) is worth a look.
http://www.stadt-koeln.de/

If you are into things Roman there is a very nice museum next to the Dom
displaying objects discovered when an air-raid shelter was excavated in the
early 1940s. Main exhibit is a superb mosaic floor.

[Ross]

On Wed, 04 May 2005 08:14:47 +0100, Graeme Wall wrote in
[..]

Post by Graeme Wall

Post by spamfree
Another possibility is Köln, about one hour by train (make sure you
ride the ICE fast train, though). The Dom (cathedral) is worth a look.
http://www.stadt-koeln.de/

If you are into things Roman there is a very nice museum next to the Dom
displaying objects discovered when an air-raid shelter was excavated in the
early 1940s. Main exhibit is a superb mosaic floor.

The chocolate museum in Köln is also recommended, especially if you
have chocolate-loving members of the family with you.

It's on the banks of the Rhein (same side as the Dom), and there's a
"tourist train" from the Dom.

[Lennart Petersen]

Post by spamfree

(Having been to Frankfurt--not, I fear, the most interesting of cities
--I thought I'd try Mainz, unless someone on the list has a better
suggestion!)

Another possibility is Köln, about one hour by train (make sure you
ride the ICE fast train, though). The Dom (cathedral) is worth a look.
http://www.stadt-koeln.de/

---------------------------------------------
But the new line is real boring.
Add on some time and you can travel the old lines either left or right side
alongside the Rhine being real scenic.

[tobias b köhler]

Post by Lennart Petersen

Post by spamfree
Another possibility is Köln, about one hour by train (make sure you
ride the ICE fast train, though). The Dom (cathedral) is worth a look.
http://www.stadt-koeln.de/

But the new line is real boring.

It's a welcome change after having travelled the old one a hundred times
.... But you should try to get a seat where you can look out in front
(2nd class is pointed north usually).

Post by Lennart Petersen
Add on some time and you can travel the old lines either left or right side
alongside the Rhine being real scenic.

Best is to travel one way up, the other way down, that way you get to
know both. Try sitting on the left side of the train when travelling
Köln - Frankfurt on the old line.

[Lennart Petersen]

Post by tobias b köhler

Post by Lennart Petersen

Post by spamfree
Another possibility is Köln, about one hour by train (make sure you
ride the ICE fast train, though). The Dom (cathedral) is worth a look.
http://www.stadt-koeln.de/

But the new line is real boring.

It's a welcome change after having travelled the old one a hundred times
.... But you should try to get a seat where you can look out in front (2nd
class is pointed north usually).

Post by Lennart Petersen
Add on some time and you can travel the old lines either left or right
side alongside the Rhine being real scenic.

Best is to travel one way up, the other way down, that way you get to know
both. Try sitting on the left side of the train when travelling Köln -
Frankfurt on the old line.

But there are two old lines, one on each side of the river.
Personally I prefer the easternmost line over Rüdesheim

[tobias b köhler]

Post by Lennart Petersen
But there are two old lines, one on each side of the river.
Personally I prefer the easternmost line over Rüdesheim

Intercity trains normally take the left (western) side, I never had the
patience to take a local train on the right side ....

[Ulf Kutzner]

Post by Greg M
If I have an 8-hour layover at the Frankfurt airport and want to spend
some time in Mainz, from which of the two stations will I want to
depart? And does anyone know how often trains travel between FRA and
Mainz? Would it be cheaper for my daughter and I (she's 15) to get two
simple round-trip tickets, or is there some special deal I should seek?

Get a Gruppentageskarte (group day ticket) to zone 65 at 12,80 EUR.

<http://www.rmv.de/coremedia/generator/PDF/Tarife/PreislisteRegionalmatrix/RMV-Preisliste_20g_C3_BCltig_20seit_2012._20Dezember_202004_20_28PDF_2C_2035_20KB_29,property=data.pdf>

Maybe I have free time for a meeting in my home town.

Regards, ULF

[Martin Bienwald]

Post by spamfree
Also, what other trains exist besides RE, RB, and ICE? Are you saying
that IC and S-Bahn trains are on the same level, and RE/RB/ICE are
on a different level at Frankfurt Sudbahnhof?

All trains depart on the same level at Südbahnhof; S-Bahn trains
just use different platforms. So to change from an S-Bahn to another train,
you have to go down from the S-Bahn platform, walk a few yards, and go
up again to another platform.

... Martin

[spamfree]

Post by Martin Bienwald
All trains depart on the same level at Südbahnhof; S-Bahn trains
just use different platforms. So to change from an S-Bahn to another
train, you have to go down from the S-Bahn platform, walk a few
yards, and go up again to another platform.

Thanks a lot for the answer. Others somehow thought I was asking
about trains at the airport. You understood perfectly.


Pete

[Stephen Cox]

It really doesn't take much to do a Google on "Frankfurt Airport train" to
come up with all this information including diagrams of the terminal layout
and train stations.

Try http://www1.frankfurt-airport.com/cms/default/dok/14/14490.rail.htm
which has links to just about everything that has been asked.

Stephen

Post by Ulf Kutzner

Post by spamfree

Post by Ulf Kutzner

Post by Martin Bienwald

At Frankfurt Sudbahnhof, is the connection between regular trains
and S-Bahn trains as confusing as in Munich, i.e. must a passenger
walk down stairs, walk down an aisle, and walk down more stairs
and hope that he/she picked the right stairs? Or is it all on one level?

It's all on one level.

But you have to leave this level if you wish to change between S-Bahn
and other trains.

What do you mean by "other trains"?

RE/RB/ICE.
Regards, ULF

[spamfree]

Post by Stephen Cox
It really doesn't take much to do a Google on "Frankfurt Airport train"
to come up with all this information including diagrams of the terminal
layout and train stations.

It really doesn't take much to actually read my post to discover that
I was asking about the railway platforms at Sudbahnhof, not the
airport. Martin understood perfectly and answered my question
completely. All you brought to this forum was an attitude and the
wrong answer.


Pete

[Ulf Kutzner]

Post by spamfree

Post by Stephen Cox
It really doesn't take much to do a Google on "Frankfurt Airport train"
to come up with all this information including diagrams of the terminal
layout and train stations.

It really doesn't take much to actually read my post to discover that
I was asking about the railway platforms at Sudbahnhof

I could add a map with details:
<http://www.rmv.de/coremedia/generator/PDF/Stationspl_C3_A4ne/Frankfurt-Suedbahnhof,property=data.pdf>

Regards, ULF

[spamfree]

http://www.rmv.de/coremedia/generator/PDF/Stationspl_C3_A4ne/Frankfurt-Suedbahnhof,property=data.pdf>

Thanks for the useful map. Also, I can improve my German by
learning more important words. (that is not sarcasm)


Pete

[Greg M]

Many thanks for all the helpful replies, especially about rail tickets.
I had thought of Koln, which I visited very briefly years ago, but I
think I'd rather spend less time on the train and more time wandering
around a German city. Thanks again!

Greg M.