QEF Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport
Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport (QEF) serves Frankfurt, about 18 km south of Frankfurt. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.
Getting from Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport to Frankfurt
The airport is about 18 km south of Frankfurt, about 37 minutes by road in normal traffic.
Train & bus: Almost every German airport (FRA, MUC, BER, DUS, HAM, CGN, STR) has an S-Bahn or mainline train directly beneath the terminal.
Taxi & apps: Metered taxis, regulated tariff. Uber operates only through licensed taxi firms; Bolt and FreeNow are active in big cities. Estimated fare to the centre: €35–€55.
Tipping: 5–10% or round to the nearest euro.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~26 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~37 min | €35–€55 | |
| Private transfer | ~37 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~37 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From QEF to nearby cities
Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Taxi (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heidelberg | 62 km | 65 min | €114–€181 |
| Beilstein | 101 km | 106 min | €184–€292 |
| Stuttgart | 136 km | 143 min | €246–€391 |
Which way suits you from Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€35–€55 to the centre.
Private transfer
Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.
Car rental
If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.
Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.
Book your airport transfer in Egelsbach ahead, no terminal surprises.
Left luggage & lost and found at Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport
Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.
Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.
Hotels near Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport
For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.
Rates in Egelsbach shift daily. See what your night costs now.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026