Can we catch a train to MUC in FRA?
 

As I understand it the train runs right out of FRA. Is that correct?

I would appreciate any tips that anyone has regarding catching a train at FRA airport--destination MUC.

yes, easy, frequently

anything (timetables, bookings, print-outs of your tickets) can be done on http://www.bahn.de/

if you need any help/assistance please email me and I will be more than happy to help all my Seattle friends.

The best option would be a combination of ICE trains via Mannheim, you're looking at ~ 3:30 travel time. The rail connections are FRA are very convenient. To reach the long-distance trains (Fernbahnhof) you have a ~ 10 minute walk to the AIRail Terminal. You can purchase tickets and make reservations at http://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en

The following link has some details re: train connections at FRA:
http://www.frankfurt-airport.de/en/s...irail_ani.html

I just did that exact same routing in February, though I continued from Munich over to Salzburg.

It's a little confusing finding where the long distance trains depart from, as there are also local trains in a different part of the terminal. I went into the ticket office, they validated my rail pass, and pointed me in the right direction.

I would recommend, as others have, that you preprint out the rail timetables. The Bahn english site will give you all sorts of options to choose from. If you have a rail pass, the ICE trains are included at no extra charge.

We did this once, having missed the flight out of Munich.

The train was very smart, with a nice bar and even a conference room so businessmen could have meetings en-route.

The eight or so stops were printed on a "menu" in each compartment, and you could literally set your watch by the actual arrival and departure times as printed. It takes around four hours to do the 250 miles.

Your seats will be reserved. Take care to sit in them only, otherwise the ticket collector will get very upset. We occupied a comfortable looking empty compartment (just second class, the same as our tickets), but because these were not our allocated seats the guard went mad! Anyway, we refused to move, and no-one else came to claim those seats.

In Germany, "Everything is forbidden unless it is permitted"!

If you are arriving at FRA T2, it'll be easier to take the free shuttle bus than the people mover to get to T1 and the l-d rail station. When you get to T1, go up the elevator and it's a 5 minute walk to the l-d ticket counter and platforms.

As for trains, I find the l-d (Eurocity/ InterCity) DB train carriages to be more spacious and comfortable that the ICEs. I find those a bit cramped.

I am flying into FRA in a couple of weeks and plan to take a train to Heidelberg for a couple of days then on to Rothenburg ob der Tauber then back to FRA. Am arriving 9:30 am in FRA. How much time should I allow for clearing customs to make the train. There is frequent service. What if I miss the train I have a ticket for? Can I use it on the next train? Any tips? Thanks.

I think you'd arrive in FRA2. Figure about 1/2 hr from the time you get off the plane to getting out of customs hall (most of it would be waiting for immigration clearance). 15-20 minutes to get to the l-d rail station.

Any reason for getting the FRA-Heidelberg tickets ahead of time? Might be better to just buy them when you get there.

I think all you'd risk is losing your reserved seat if you miss the train.

In Europe train (seat) reservations (in advance) are the exception.

We do it only for night (sleeper) trains, TGV and some fast international trains (or occassionally when leaving by train from a major event).

Terenz and Rudi,
Thanks for the replies. I won't worry about getting tix til I get there. That gives me some flexibility too. To be truthful, I wanted to have the itinerary in front of me with train numbers, platforms, and times on it so I could always make it to the proper station at the right time and not end up in Belgium by mistake. Last time in Germany, I had somewone with the ability to speak German. This time I am on my own. Danke.

If you are on the latest generation ICE3 second class is excellent and better than many other rail companies f/c. Pleanty of legroom,seat recline with seat bottom moving forward (like BA's WTP seat) foot-rest, up to eight channels of crystal clear audio entertainment and generally very sylish, soothing interiors. But then I don't know how you'd find out what sort of ICE was running between MUC and FRA.