Route · Rüsselsheim ↔ FRA

Rüsselsheim to Frankfurt Airport transfer

Fixed price 24/7 Meet & greet

Rüsselsheim sits in the airport's immediate catchment — 15 km from Frankfurt Airport, a drive of roughly 19 minutes (Hesse). The transfer runs at a fixed price: pickup at your address, no changes en route, arrival right at the terminal.

Rüsselsheim → FRA Route profile

Fixed price: from €45
Distance: 15 km
Drive time: ~19 min
Region: Groß-Gerau
Pickup: Door-to-door
Terminal: T1 · T3

Route facts

The route: Rüsselsheim to Frankfurt Airport

Only about 15 kilometres separate Rüsselsheim from Frankfurt Airport, and we allow roughly 19 minutes for the drive. The natural line is the B43, which runs west to east along the river Main through Raunheim and Kelsterbach and delivers you straight to the terminals without touching a motorway.

If roadworks block the B43, we switch to the A60 and join the A3 at the Mönchhof interchange; the difference is a couple of minutes at most. Rüsselsheim sits in the Groß-Gerau district and is genuinely closer to the terminal than central Frankfurt is.

Pickup in Rüsselsheim

Your driver comes to the address you give us – the town centre around Marktstraße, Königstädten, Bauschheim, Haßloch or Dicker Busch. Pickups at the railway station, at a plant gate or outside a city-centre hotel are equally routine.

He arrives a few minutes early, loads the luggage and only sets off once everyone is seated. For an early departure that means closing your front door and stepping into the car, rather than wheeling suitcases to the S-Bahn in the dark.

Arriving at the terminal

We drop you on the departures level at Terminal 1 or Terminal 3, depending on your airline. On a hop this short, your bags travel from your hallway to the check-in desk with barely an interruption.

A short drive is no reason to shave the buffer. Security and the walk inside Frankfurt's Terminal 1 usually take longer than the journey from Rüsselsheim itself, so work your pickup time back from the check-in deadline rather than from the driving time.

Rüsselsheim: Opel, a Renaissance fortress and the Main

Rüsselsheim has been an Opel town since 1862, when Adam Opel started out with sewing machines before moving on to bicycles and then cars. The plant still shapes the skyline and the local job market, which is why so many business travellers leave from here for supplier and group meetings across Europe.

On the riverbank stands the Festung Rüsselsheim, a broad Renaissance fortress with moats and casemates that now houses the town and industrial museum. A short walk away, the Opelvillen show changing art exhibitions; Bischofsheim and Ginsheim-Gustavsburg lie to the west, Raunheim to the east.

Tips for this short run

The B43 between Raunheim and Kelsterbach clogs up at shift-change times and during the morning rush, and we build that into flights before nine. At night the road is empty, and a three-in-the-morning pickup is ordinary business for us.

Flag child seats, golf bags or a second pickup address in town when you book. With under 20 minutes of driving there is no chance to fix any of it en route.

Also bookable as its own route: Frankfurt Airport to Raunheim (11 km, at a fixed price with real drive-time facts). Every route, fixed price and vehicle class at FR Transfer.

Service

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

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 from €45
VW Passat, Škoda Superb or similar
3 pax 2 bags
Business sedan

Business from €55
Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series or similar
4 pax 2 bags
Spacious van

Business Van from €60
Mercedes V-Class or similar
8 pax 7 bags
Luxury sedan

First Class from €130
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

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.

Comparison

Transfer, taxi or train from Rüsselsheim?

A metered taxi covers the same road but charges you for every red light on the B43 during rush hour, so the total is only known once you arrive. The S8 stops at Rüsselsheim station and reaches the airport's regional station in minutes, though you still have to get to the station, haul cases across platforms and walk a fair stretch inside the terminal. Hiring a car for 15 kilometres rarely pays off, because the return and parking eat up whatever time you save. A fixed-price transfer waits at your door, the amount is agreed before departure, and the luggage comes out at the departures kerb.

Option	Duration	Changes	Luggage	Price
Transfer (fixed price) recommended	~19 min	0	included	fixed, known upfront
Taxi (meter)	~19 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

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.

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 Rüsselsheim to Frankfurt Airport take?

The drive from Rüsselsheim to Frankfurt Airport takes about 19 minutes for 15 km in normal traffic. Your driver adds roughly 15 minutes of buffer for rush hour and roadworks.

How early should I leave Rüsselsheim for Frankfurt Airport?

Leave Rüsselsheim about 2 h 34 min before departure for a Schengen flight, or about 3 h 34 min for long-haul. That is 19 minutes of driving, 15 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 Rüsselsheim to Frankfurt Airport?

The fixed price for the 15 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 Rüsselsheim. That makes the transfer the fixed-price alternative to a Frankfurt Airport taxi for Rüsselsheim.

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

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