Ettlingen ⇄ Frankfurt Airport transfer
Ettlingen sits at mid distance from the airport — 138 km from Frankfurt Airport, a drive of roughly 91 minutes (Baden-Württemberg). The transfer runs at a fixed price: pickup at your address, no changes en route, arrival right at the terminal.
- Fixed price
- from €195
- Distance
- 138 km
- Drive time
- ~91 min
- Region
- Karlsruhe
- Pickup
- Door-to-door
- Terminal
- T1 · T3
The route between Ettlingen and Frankfurt Airport
The run between Ettlingen and FRA measures 138 km; inside FRA's two-hour radius, it takes about 91 minutes in light traffic. The same driver takes the whole route, at a fixed price and without a single stop.
The route out of Ettlingen goes mainly via A 5, A 67 and A 6. The route passes Mannheim, Heidelberg and Karlsruhe. A buffer is planned for the busier Rhine-Main stretches.
Departing: Ettlingen to the terminal
Pickup is right at your address in Ettlingen — hotel, home or office, at the time you set. Cases are loaded for you; a child seat or booster is selected in advance in the form.
Arriving at the airport, the driver takes you from Ettlingen right to the departure level of the matching terminal. It skips the car-park and shuttle legs at the airport.
Arriving: from the terminal to Ettlingen
Travelling on to Ettlingen, you meet the driver with a name sign in the terminal's arrivals hall. Flight tracking drives the timing; there is no call to make and nothing to rebook.
The drive ends at your door in Ettlingen, with help unloading the luggage. After a long flight the journey ends without one more change.
About Ettlingen: location & connections
Home to roughly 38,578 people, Ettlingen lies in the Karlsruhe district (Baden-Württemberg). As far as the transfer goes, the quick connection to FRA is the key point.
Around Ettlingen we equally cover Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Waldbronn and Messe Karlsruhe — each at a fixed price and with its own transfer page.
Travel tips for both directions
Leaving Ettlingen, aim to arrive at the terminal around 4 hours ahead of departure; allow more for intercontinental flights. The exact pickup time is matched to your flight by the driver.
For the onward drive to Ettlingen there is nothing to arrange after landing — the driver waits, even if baggage reclaim or passport control run long. The onward drive to Ettlingen starts as soon as you and the luggage are in the car.
Also bookable as its own route: Messe Karlsruhe to Frankfurt Airport transfer (144 km, at a fixed price with real drive-time facts). Every route, fixed price and vehicle class at FR Transfer.
What your airport transfer looks like
From the name sign in the arrivals hall to your front door — the same standards on every route, at a fixed price.
-
Personal meet & greet at the car -
Vetted, local drivers -
Relax in the back seat -
Child seats on request
The roads this transfer takes
The drive from Ettlingen to Frankfurt Airport covers 138 km — mainly via A 5, A 67, A 6, passing Mannheim, Heidelberg, Karlsruhe.
Vehicle classes & capacity
A chauffeur and limousine service — the fixed-price alternative to an airport taxi: from the business sedan to the spacious van, every class runs at a fixed price with a suited driver and water on board. Pre-booked, with no meter and no queueing at a rank.
- Sedan
Economy from €195VW Passat, Škoda Superb or similar3 pax 2 bags - Business sedan
Business from €241Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series or similar4 pax 2 bags - Spacious van
Business Van from €248Mercedes V-Class or similar8 pax 7 bags - Luxury sedan
First Class from €441Mercedes S-Class or similar3 pax 2 bags
Per-class “from” prices estimated from the route distance (one-way, weekday) · the exact fixed price appears in the booking form · no on-board surcharges.
How the fixed price is built
- 01 Route
Kilometres and drive time of the route — calculated once, then locked.
- 02 Vehicle class
Economy, business, van or first class — you choose, the price stands.
- 03 Schedule
The fixed price applies to the booked time — no night or weekend surprises.
- 04 Extras
Child seats, extra stops or a name sign are shown transparently up front.
Transfer, taxi or train from Ettlingen?
Transfer, taxi, train or rental car from Ettlingen — the difference is not the drive time of about 91 minutes, but the changes, the luggage and the price certainty.
| Option | Duration | Changes | Luggage | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer (fixed price) recommended | ~91 min | 0 | included | fixed, known upfront |
| Taxi (meter) | ~91 min | 0 | included | variable, after the ride |
| Train / public transit | — | — | self-carry | per person |
| Rental car | — | 0 | — | + FRA parking |
Your transfer in three steps
- Pick your route
Enter pickup and destination — the fixed price appears instantly, no signup.
- Book at a fixed price
Choose a vehicle class, add your flight number — confirmation by email and WhatsApp.
- Ride relaxed
Your driver waits with a name sign in the arrivals hall; flight tracking included.
Your driver waits for you.
Never the other way round.
Flight tracking, a name sign in the arrivals hall, help with your luggage — and a price fixed before the ride.
Show fixed price →Frequently asked questions
How long does the transfer from Ettlingen to Frankfurt Airport take?
The drive from Ettlingen to Frankfurt Airport takes about 91 minutes for 138 km in normal traffic. Your driver adds roughly 20 minutes of buffer for rush hour and roadworks.
How early should I leave Ettlingen for Frankfurt Airport?
Leave Ettlingen about 3 h 51 min before departure for a Schengen flight, or about 4 h 51 min for long-haul. That is 91 minutes of driving, 20 minutes of traffic buffer and 2 or 3 hours at the terminal. The booking form proposes the pickup time for you.
How much is a transfer from Ettlingen to Frankfurt Airport?
The fixed price for the 138 km route is shown in the booking form before you book and never changes afterwards — regardless of traffic, time of day, weekday or how long the drive actually takes. It depends on the vehicle class and the distance, not on a meter.
How much luggage fits in each vehicle?
The sedan classes take 2 large suitcases plus 2 cabin bags; the Business Van takes 7 suitcases plus 5 cabin bags for up to 8 passengers. Declare oversized items such as skis, a golf bag or a pushchair when booking so the right class is dispatched.
Is this a taxi or a chauffeur service?
This is a chauffeur service: the journey is booked in advance, the price is fixed before you book and no meter runs. Your driver wears a suit, greets you by name and helps with the luggage — in the Business and First Class categories it is a limousine service with a Mercedes E- or S-Class. You hail a taxi at a rank; a chauffeur is booked to the minute in Ettlingen. That makes the transfer the fixed-price alternative to a Frankfurt Airport taxi for Ettlingen.
Can I pay the driver by card?
Card payment is accepted directly in the vehicle — as is cash or paying online in advance, and business customers can be invoiced. You receive a receipt with VAT shown either way.
Can I travel with an infant or child seat?
A child seat, booster or infant carrier is selected during booking and fitted by the driver before pickup. State the child's age so the correct size group is installed.
How does free cancellation work?
Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the agreed pickup time. After that a cancellation fee may apply; at the pickup address in Ettlingen 15 minutes of waiting are included, and each further quarter hour is charged at the rate stated in the terms.
How long does the transfer from Frankfurt Airport to Ettlingen take?
The drive from Frankfurt Airport to Ettlingen takes about 91 minutes for 138 km in normal traffic. That is measured from the meeting point inside the terminal, not from touchdown.
Where does my driver meet me at Terminal 1 or 3?
The meeting point is the arrivals hall of your terminal — your driver stands just beyond the customs exit holding a name sign and walks you to the vehicle. The terminal follows from the flight number you give when booking, and a diversion to 1 or 3 still gets you found.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
Pickup is linked to your flight number and shifts automatically with the actual landing time — at no extra charge. 60 minutes of waiting are included after touchdown so baggage reclaim and passport control are covered.
How much is a transfer from Frankfurt Airport to Ettlingen?
The fixed price for the 138 km route is shown in the booking form before you book and never changes afterwards — regardless of traffic, time of day, weekday or how long the drive actually takes. It depends on the vehicle class and the distance, not on a meter.
Airport transfers around Ettlingen
We also serve the towns around Ettlingen at fixed prices — every route has its own page with real drive-time facts.
More airport transfers · Baden-Württemberg
- Bretten to Frankfurt Airport transfer
- Stutensee to Frankfurt Airport transfer
- Waghäusel to Frankfurt Airport transfer
- Rheinstetten to Frankfurt Airport transfer
- Pfinztal to Frankfurt Airport transfer
- Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen to Frankfurt Airport transfer
- Karlsbad to Frankfurt Airport transfer
- Malsch to Frankfurt Airport transfer
- Kraichtal to Frankfurt Airport transfer
- Philippsburg to Frankfurt Airport transfer
- Bad Schönborn to Frankfurt Airport transfer
- Östringen to Frankfurt Airport transfer
- Ubstadt-Weiher to Frankfurt Airport transfer
- Linkenheim-Hochstetten to Frankfurt Airport transfer
- Graben-Neudorf to Frankfurt Airport transfer
- Oberderdingen to Frankfurt Airport transfer
- Karlsdorf-Neuthard to Frankfurt Airport transfer
- Weingarten (Baden) to Frankfurt Airport transfer
- Walzbachtal to Frankfurt Airport transfer
- Oberhausen-Rheinhausen to Frankfurt Airport transfer
- Forst to Frankfurt Airport transfer
- Dettenheim to Frankfurt Airport transfer
- Kronau to Frankfurt Airport transfer
- Frankfurt Airport to Bretten
- Frankfurt Airport to Stutensee
- Frankfurt Airport to Waghäusel
- Frankfurt Airport to Rheinstetten
- Frankfurt Airport to Pfinztal
- Frankfurt Airport to Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen
- Frankfurt Airport to Karlsbad
- Frankfurt Airport to Malsch
- Frankfurt Airport to Kraichtal
- Frankfurt Airport to Philippsburg
- Frankfurt Airport to Bad Schönborn
- Frankfurt Airport to Östringen
- Frankfurt Airport to Ubstadt-Weiher
- Frankfurt Airport to Linkenheim-Hochstetten
- Frankfurt Airport to Graben-Neudorf
- Frankfurt Airport to Oberderdingen
- Frankfurt Airport to Karlsdorf-Neuthard
- Frankfurt Airport to Weingarten (Baden)
- Frankfurt Airport to Walzbachtal
- Frankfurt Airport to Oberhausen-Rheinhausen
- Frankfurt Airport to Forst
- Frankfurt Airport to Dettenheim
- Frankfurt Airport to Kronau
Worth reading for this route
- Cities & regions Heilbronn to Frankfurt Airport from the Neckar valley 2026-07-02
- Cities & regions Heidelberg to Frankfurt Airport for visitors and locals alike 2026-06-23
- Cities & regions Mannheim to Frankfurt Airport along the Rhine-Neckar corridor 2026-06-20
Lock in your fixed-price transfer
24/7 · arrivals-hall meeting point · free cancellation