Frankfurt Central Railway Station, also known as Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof, is Frankfurt’s busiest railway station best known for its striking architecture and for being one of the five busiest railway stations in Europe. Serving around 350,000 passengers every day, the railway station has routes across Germany as well as long-distance trains to leading European capitals including Paris, Rome and Amsterdam.
The railway station is built in a blend of neo-renaissance and neoclassical styles, making it a fascinating building in the city of Frankfurt. Many choose to visit Frankfurt Central Railway Station simply to admire the grandeur of its architecture as it makes for an excellent photo opportunity. With a combination of regular and high-speed services in addition to night-trains, visitors can reach almost all corners of Europe from the station.
Frankfurt Central Railway Station is located centrally in Frankfurt and is easily accessible by the city’s public transportation networks. Frankfurt benefits from an extensive underground and overground train network, the U-Bahn, in addition to public buses and trams for visitors who want to get around and explore the city. For those flying into the city, Frankfurt Airport is one of Europe’s busiest airports with routes to and from destinations all over the globe. Getting from the airport into central Frankfurt is quickest on the S-Bahn train line, although visitors can also opt for public buses and taxis.
Construction first started on Frankfurt Central Railway Station in 1883 before the station was inaugurated in 1888. With additional halls added in 1924 to increase the number of platforms to 24, the railway station became one of the largest in the world. The station is renowned for the intricate detail put into its architecture which has made it a popular tourist attraction in its own right.