Route · Krefeld ↔ FRA

Krefeld to Frankfurt Airport transfer

Fixed price 24/7 Meet & greet

Krefeld sits in FRA's long-distance range — 242 km from Frankfurt Airport, a drive of roughly 165 minutes (North Rhine-Westphalia). The transfer runs at a fixed price: pickup at your address, no changes en route, arrival right at the terminal.

Krefeld FRA Route profile
Krefeld FRA
Fixed price
from €343
Distance
242 km
Drive time
~165 min
Region
Krefeld
Pickup
Door-to-door
Terminal
T1 · T3
Route facts

The route to Frankfurt Airport

Krefeld to Frankfurt Airport is around 242 kilometres, a drive of roughly two and three-quarter hours when the roads are clear. From this Lower Rhine silk city your driver takes the A 524, joins the A 3 and follows it past Cologne, Bonn and Limburg straight to the Frankfurter Kreuz at the terminals.

No border is crossed – although Krefeld sits close to the Dutch frontier, the route stays entirely in Germany.

Pickup in Krefeld

Your driver collects you at your address in Krefeld, whether in the city centre, in riverside Uerdingen or in Bockum. He handles your luggage and leaves early enough to absorb the heavy traffic on the A 3 around Cologne.

Arriving at your departure terminal

At Frankfurt Airport your driver stops right at your departure terminal – Terminal 1 or Terminal 3, matching your airline. With no car park to navigate and no connections, it is only a short walk to check-in, and the fixed price was agreed when you booked.

About Krefeld

Krefeld has been known as the velvet and silk city since the 18th century, when textile weaving made it wealthy and shaped the town it remains today. That legacy is visible in the two Mies van der Rohe villas, Haus Lange and Haus Esters – now modern-art museums – and in the medieval Burg Linn.

Set on the Lower Rhine with some 230,000 residents, Krefeld is an important centre for the chemical and steel industries.

Travel tips for this route

The clear pinch point on this route is the A 3 around Cologne, so an early pickup pays off for morning flights. Your driver sets the start time from your departure time, keeping a buffer for bag drop and security even in rush-hour traffic.

Also bookable as its own route: Frankfurt Airport to Willich (239 km, at a fixed price with real drive-time facts). Every route, fixed price and vehicle class at FR Transfer.

The route

The roads this transfer takes

The drive from Krefeld to Frankfurt Airport covers 242 km — mainly via A 3, A 524, passing Limburg an der Lahn, Bonn, Köln, Duisburg.

A 3 217 km A 524 8 km B 288 8 km Uerdinger Straße 4 km
Chauffeur service · Fleet

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 — VW Passat, Škoda Superb or similar
    Economy from €343
    VW Passat, Škoda Superb or similar
    3 pax 2 bags
  • Business sedan Business — Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series or similar
    Business from €423
    Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series or similar
    4 pax 2 bags
  • Spacious van Business Van — Mercedes V-Class or similar
    Business Van from €435
    Mercedes V-Class or similar
    8 pax 7 bags
  • Luxury sedan First Class — Mercedes S-Class or similar
    First Class from €774
    Mercedes S-Class or similar
    3 pax 2 bags
Choose a class & see the fixed price

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.

Price transparency

How the fixed price is built

  1. 01
    Route

    Kilometres and drive time of the route — calculated once, then locked.

  2. 02
    Vehicle class

    Economy, business, van or first class — you choose, the price stands.

  3. 03
    Schedule

    The fixed price applies to the booked time — no night or weekend surprises.

  4. 04
    Extras

    Child seats, extra stops or a name sign are shown transparently up front.

Comparison

Transfer, taxi or train from Krefeld?

Against a taxi, the train or a rental car, the fixed-price transfer from Krefeld is the most predictable choice: the fare is set in advance and does not move even in a Cologne jam, while a meter stays open across 242 kilometres. The train from Krefeld needs at least one change with your cases, and a rental car adds airport parking plus a return trip – the transfer takes you door to terminal without a single stop.

Option Duration Changes Luggage Price
Transfer (fixed price) recommended ~165 min 0 included fixed, known upfront
Taxi (meter) ~165 min 0 included variable, after the ride
Train / public transit self-carry per person
Rental car 0 + FRA parking
How it works

Your transfer in three steps

  1. Pick your route

    Enter pickup and destination — the fixed price appears instantly, no signup.

  2. Book at a fixed price

    Choose a vehicle class, add your flight number — confirmation by email and WhatsApp.

  3. Ride relaxed

    Your driver waits with a name sign in the arrivals hall; flight tracking included.

Chauffeur service

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.

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Free cancellation

up to 24 hrs before the pickup time

No surcharges

nights, weekends, holidays: the fixed price stands

Waiting time included

60 min at the airport — automatic with flight tracking

Payment: CashDebit/credit cardPayPalInvoice (business)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How long does the transfer from Krefeld to Frankfurt Airport take?

The drive from Krefeld to Frankfurt Airport takes about 165 minutes for 242 km in normal traffic. Your driver adds roughly 35 minutes of buffer for rush hour and roadworks.

How early should I leave Krefeld for Frankfurt Airport?

Leave Krefeld about 5 h 20 min before departure for a Schengen flight, or about 6 h 20 min for long-haul. That is 165 minutes of driving, 35 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 Krefeld to Frankfurt Airport?

The fixed price for the 242 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 Krefeld. That makes the transfer the fixed-price alternative to a Frankfurt Airport taxi for Krefeld.

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 Krefeld 15 minutes of waiting are included, and each further quarter hour is charged at the rate stated in the terms.


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