Getting to Frankfurt for the football

Fly straight into Frankfurt Airport (FRA), which has direct flights from Manchester and London, then take the S8 or S9 into the city and change onto the S7, S8 or S9 to the 'Stadion' stop, about 800 m from Deutsche Bank Park (Eintracht). Away fans sit in the Ostkurve at the east end, blocks 18-21, allocation around 2,500 (Football Ground Guide).

Fast facts

Getting there from the UK

Frankfurt is one of the easier German away days, because FRA takes direct flights from both Manchester and London, so the quickest route is a short hop and a train in (FlightsFrom, Skyscanner). The alternatives worth weighing are the budget flight into Hahn, which despite the 'Frankfurt-Hahn' branding is 120 km out and needs a two-hour coach, and, from London, the no-flying rail route via Brussels (Wikipedia, Omio, seat61).

Costs are estimates and swing hard with how far ahead you book and whether it is a matchday weekend (Trainline). Add roughly €12-15 return on RMV if you are travelling before the match ticket kicks in (RMV).

Getting into Frankfurt: airports and the main station

Most fans arrive through Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Germany's busiest, which handled about 63.2 million passengers in 2025. It has three passenger terminals and sits roughly 12 km southwest of the city centre. S-Bahn and regional trains to the city leave from the regional station in the basement of Terminal 1 (Wikipedia).

If you fly a budget carrier, check which airport you are booked into. Ryanair and Wizz Air sometimes use Hahn Airport (HHN), branded 'Frankfurt-Hahn' from 2001 to 2023, which is not near the city. It is about 120 km from Frankfurt by road, so factor in a long coach transfer (Wikipedia).

By rail you arrive at Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof, the busiest station in Hesse and one of the busiest in Germany, handling close to half a million passengers a day. It is the natural base for an away day, because the away end is reachable directly from here (Wikipedia).

From the airport and station out to the ground

The stadium is on Frankfurt's southern edge in the city forest at Moerfelder Landstrasse 362, 60528 Frankfurt (Eintracht).

From Hauptbahnhof, take S-Bahn S7, S8 or S9 towards Frankfurt Flughafen/Airport (or Wiesbaden) and get off at the 'Stadion' stop, roughly a 6-minute ride, then walk 10-15 minutes to the ground (Eintracht). On matchdays, tram line 21 runs from in front of the main station to the 'Stadion' stop with extra trams every three minutes, which suits fans in the main and east stands. Buses 61 and special line 80 also serve the area; alight at Stadionbad or Osttribuene (Football Ground Guide).

Coming straight from the airport, the S8 or S9 run into the city roughly every 10 minutes, about 15 minutes to Hauptbahnhof, where you change onto the stadium services. The S-lines to the ground run towards the airport, so you can also catch them mid-route rather than doubling back into the centre (Wikipedia).

Your Eintracht Frankfurt match ticket doubles as a local transport ticket, valid on RMV buses and trains, so you can ride to and from the stadium at no extra cost on matchday. The stadium's own S-Bahn stop is about 800 m from the ground (Eintracht club).

Getting around the city

The city runs on the RMV transport network, covering S-Bahn, U-Bahn, trams and buses. Tickets are bought from turquoise touch-screen machines that switch to English and take cards and cash, or via the RMVGo app (Frankfurt on Foot).

RMV offers an Airport-to-City ticket for the airport-into-town leg. Single fares and day tickets are sold from the same machines, so an all-day ticket can be worth it if you are hopping around before the game (RMV). If you are driving, note the Environmental Zone: any car driven into the city centre or to stadium parking needs a green environmental sticker (Eintracht club).

Where visiting fans stay

Base yourself around Hauptbahnhof. It has the biggest cluster of hotels and gives direct S-Bahn and tram access to the ground. It is convenient, though the immediate station district carries a safety note covered below (The Local).

Sachsenhausen, across the river, is a calmer alternative with the best cluster of traditional pubs on your doorstep and an easy tram or S-Bahn hop to the ground. The stadium itself is in the forest with few amenities nearby, so there is little reason to stay out by the ground: the city centre, station area and Sachsenhausen are where pre-match life happens, and transport out is quick (Football Ground Guide).

Where to drink

Because the stadium is isolated in the woods, fans drink in the city first and travel out. Reckon on €4-5 for a 500ml beer in a normal bar, and €2.50-4 for a 0.3L glass of Apfelwein, the local apple wine (Expatistan).

• Four Corners (Zeil 10): central sports bar flagged for visiting fans, shows the football, city-centre prices (Football Ground Guide).
• Fox and Hound (Niedenau 2): English-style pub near the Westend, another named away-fan option, relaxed (Football Ground Guide).
• O'Dwyer's Irish Bar (Klappergasse 19): Irish bar in the Sachsenhausen pub run, busy and away-friendly (Football Ground Guide).
• Apfelwein Wagner (Schweizer Strasse 50): the classic Sachsenhausen cider house, long benches, cheap Apfelwein by the Bembel jug, touristy but genuine (WALK Frankfurt).
• Fichtekraenzi (Wallstrasse 5): well-liked Apfelwein tavern with a late kitchen, good for a longer sit (WALK Frankfurt).

Klappergasse and Wallstrasse in Sachsenhausen are the heart of the apple-wine quarter and the safest bet for a relaxed pre-match session. The one area to keep your wits about is the Bahnhofsviertel right around Hauptbahnhof, covered under safety below.

Where to eat

Frankfurt's own dishes are cheap and hearty: Grüne Soße (a cold green herb sauce over eggs and potatoes), Handkäse mit Musik (a sour milk cheese in an onion-and-vinegar marinade), and the Frankfurter sausage. Wash it down with Apfelwein.

• Zum Klaane Sachsenhäuser (Neuer Wall 11): very traditional Apfelweinwirtschaft, strong Grüne Soße, open at lunch (WALK Frankfurt).
• Atschel (Wallstrasse 7): founded 1849, communal benches, pork knuckle and Grüne Soße, cash only (Time Out).
• Apfelwein Wagner (Schweizer Strasse 50): reliable hearty local food alongside the cider, a local favourite despite the crowds (WALK Frankfurt).
• Kleinmarkthalle (Hasengasse 5-7): covered market, best cheap-and-fast option, grab a Frankfurter or a hot sandwich from the stalls (Visit Frankfurt).
• Fichtekraenzi (Wallstrasse 5): Handkäse, schnitzel and a late kitchen if the game runs on (WALK Frankfurt).

What to do

If you are making a day or two of it:

• Römerberg and the Römer: the rebuilt medieval old-town square and city hall, Frankfurt's postcard shot (Visit Frankfurt).
• Main Tower: the only skyscraper with a public observation deck, 200 m up over the skyline (Visit Frankfurt).
• Städel Museum: 700 years of European art, Rembrandt to Picasso, on the south bank (Visit Frankfurt).
• Museumsufer: the museum embankment along the Main, a string of galleries within a short walk of each other (Visit Frankfurt).
• Palmengarten: one of Germany's largest botanical gardens, greenhouses and open lawns near the Westend (Visit Frankfurt).
• Goethe House: the writer's restored birthplace, a short walk from Römerberg (Visit Frankfurt).
• Kleinmarkthalle: the covered market doubles as a sight in its own right, good for lunch and a wander (Visit Frankfurt).

Common questions

How do you get to the stadium from Frankfurt Airport?

Take the S8 or S9 from the airport into the city, roughly every 10 minutes and about 15 minutes to Hauptbahnhof, then change onto S7, S8 or S9 to the 'Stadion' stop. The S-lines to the ground run back towards the airport, so you can also catch them mid-route rather than doubling into the centre (Wikipedia, Eintracht).

Which airport do I fly into for Eintracht Frankfurt?

Frankfurt Airport (FRA), which has direct flights from Manchester with Lufthansa and from London Heathrow and London City, so no hub or long transfer is needed (FlightsFrom). The exception is budget carriers: some Ryanair and Wizz Air flights use Hahn (HHN), branded 'Frankfurt-Hahn' but about 120 km away by road, so check the airport code (Wikipedia).

Where do away fans sit at Deutsche Bank Park?

In the Ostkurve at the east end, blocks 18-21, with an allocation of around 2,500 (Football Ground Guide). Do not wear away colours in the West Stand, blocks 35-51, which is the home area (Eintracht club).

What is the away allocation?

Around 2,500 in the Ostkurve, blocks 18-21 (Football Ground Guide). The stadium holds about 51,500, more with standing terraces added for Bundesliga matches, so the away section is a small corner of a big ground (Eintracht).

What time should I get to the ground?

The stadium sits in the forest with almost nothing around it, so most fans drink and eat in the city or Sachsenhausen first and head out about an hour to 90 minutes before kick-off. Trams and S-Bahns to the 'Stadion' stop run every few minutes on matchday, and the walk in is 10-15 minutes, so allow time for the away-end queue (Eintracht, Football Ground Guide).

Can you drink in the ground?

Yes, beer is sold on the concourses like most Bundesliga grounds. It is usually served as a low-alcohol or weaker matchday pour, and stadium prices are a little above the bars in town, so many fans have their proper drink in the city first (Football Ground Guide).

How much is a beer in Frankfurt?

Reckon on about €4-5 for a 500ml beer in a normal bar, and less for the local Apfelwein, around €2.50-4 for a 0.3L glass (Expatistan). Sachsenhausen's apple-wine houses are the cheapest and most characterful spots for a round.

Is Frankfurt safe for away fans?

Broadly yes. Thousands pass through daily without trouble, and most crime affecting visitors is pickpocketing in crowds rather than violence. The one area to stay switched on in is the Bahnhofsviertel right around Hauptbahnhof, known for open drug use, so keep valuables secure and stick to busy routes at night (The Local).

Which areas are away-friendly for a drink?

Sachsenhausen, across the river, is the traditional Apfelwein quarter and the most relaxed spot, with Klappergasse and Wallstrasse at its heart. Named bars flagged for visiting fans include Four Corners (Zeil 10), Fox and Hound (Niedenau 2) and O'Dwyer's (Klappergasse 19) (Football Ground Guide).

Does my match ticket cover local transport?

Yes. Your Eintracht Frankfurt match ticket doubles as an RMV transport ticket on matchday, valid on buses and trains to and from the stadium at no extra cost (Eintracht club). Before the game, if you are moving around earlier, a single or day ticket from the turquoise RMV machines covers you (RMV).

How far is the stadium from the city centre?

It is on the southern edge of the city inside the forest, roughly 6 minutes by S-Bahn from Hauptbahnhof plus a 10-15 minute walk, so around 20-25 minutes door to door from the centre (Eintracht). There is little around the ground itself, which is why fans base themselves in town.

Where should I stay?

Around Hauptbahnhof for the biggest hotel cluster and direct trams and trains to the ground, keeping in mind the station-district safety note (The Local). Sachsenhausen is the calmer alternative with the best pubs on your doorstep and an easy hop to the stadium (Football Ground Guide).

What is the local dish to try?

Grüne Soße, a cold green herb sauce served over boiled eggs and potatoes, and Handkäse mit Musik, a sour milk cheese in an onion-and-vinegar marinade, both washed down with Apfelwein. The Sachsenhausen cider houses like Zum Klaane Sachsenhäuser and Atschel are the places to try them (WALK Frankfurt, Time Out).