Städel Museum
700 years of European art right on the Main riverbank, one of Germany's most important museums.
Frankfurt Card
Official tourist ticket for Frankfurt · free transport, up to 50% off
The Frankfurt Card is the official tourist ticket of Frankfurt, issued by Frankfurt Tourismus. Travel free on S-Bahn, U-Bahn, tram and bus across the entire city, including trips to and from the airport, and save up to 50% at museums, tours and attractions. Available as a 1- or 2-day card, individually or as a group card.
Tickets & prices
- 1 day €13
- 2 days €21
Duration, date & travellers are chosen in the next step at Headout.
- Card sent instantly by email
- Airport trips included
- Up to 50% museum discount
from €13
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All Benefits at a Glance
The Frankfurt Card is Frankfurt's official tourist ticket - free public transport, up to 50% discount on museums and attractions, and ready to use digitally right after purchase.
Free Public Transport
Unlimited use of S-Bahn, U-Bahn, tram, bus and night bus throughout the Frankfurt city area. Not valid on IC/EC/ICE.
Airport Included
All public transport trips to and from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) are included - no extra ticket needed.
Up to 50% Discount on 38 Museums
Reduced or free admission to the Städel, Goethe House, Jewish Museum, German Film Museum and many more.
Instantly Valid, No Printing Required
Immediately valid digital ticket on your smartphone after purchase. No printing, no redemption on-site - start exploring right away.
Step by Step
How the Frankfurt Card Works
The Frankfurt Card is Frankfurt's official tourist ticket. It gives you free travel on all public transport in Frankfurt (including trips to/from the airport, excluding IC/EC/ICE), plus up to 50% discount on museums, attractions, tours, theatres and more.
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Select Your Pass
Choose the Frankfurt Card as a 1- or 2-day card - for individuals or as a group card for up to 5 people. - 2
Buy Your Pass
Buy the card conveniently online via Headout, or on-site, for example at the Tourist Information Römer (Römerberg 27) or at Frankfurt Airport. - 3
Receive Your Ticket & Go
After purchase you immediately receive a valid digital ticket on your smartphone. No printing, no redemption at a tourist information office. - 4
Use Your Pass
Show your digital ticket on public transport and at museums, tours and attractions to get your discount.
Highlights
Save at Frankfurt's Top Attractions
With the Frankfurt Card you save at museums, tours and attractions. A selection:
Palmengarten
One of Germany's largest botanical gardens, with tropical greenhouses and expansive grounds.
Frankfurt Zoo
A long-established inner-city zoo with over 4,000 animals, discounted admission with the card.
Goethe-Haus
Birthplace of Goethe, with the adjoining German Romanticism Museum.
Main Tower
Frankfurt's public observation deck around 200 metres above the skyline.
Senckenberg Natural History Museum
One of the largest natural history museums in Europe, known for its dinosaur skeletons.
Up to 50% discount at 38 museums and many more partners throughout Frankfurt.
Public Transport
Travel free on S-Bahn, U-Bahn, tram, bus and night bus throughout the Frankfurt city area, including trips to and from the airport. Just show your digital ticket and go.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about the Frankfurt Card
Which variant is worthwhile, what is included, and how does booking work? The most important answers. More questions on the FAQ page.
Do I get a valid ticket immediately after purchase? +
Yes. When you book through Headout, the card arrives instantly by email. Show it on your smartphone on public transport and at partner venues, or print it out; there is no need to exchange it at a tourist information office. You enter your name and travel date when booking, and the card is then valid for that person from the chosen day.
What variants of the Frankfurt Card are available? +
The Frankfurt Card is available as a 1-day card (valid until end of service, approximately 05:00 the following morning) and a 2-day card (two consecutive days). Both variants come as an individual card or a group card for up to 5 people.
Is there a group card? +
Yes. The group card covers up to 5 people on one shared card listing all names. The group must stay together, as the card is presented at ticket offices and during public transport inspections. Children under 5 travel free on the RMV network without a card.
Where is the Frankfurt Card valid? +
The Frankfurt Card is valid as a travel ticket throughout the entire Frankfurt city area including the airport (zones 5000 and 5090): S-Bahn, U-Bahn, tram, bus, night bus and regional trains within Frankfurt. Not valid outside the city area or on long-distance trains (IC, EC, ICE).
Where can I buy the Frankfurt Card? +
Online directly here via Headout, with the card sent instantly by email, or on-site: Tourist Information Römer (Römerberg 27), Frankfurt Airport, Alte Oper and many hotels at reception.
Ready for Frankfurt?
Get your Frankfurt Card, show the ticket on your smartphone and travel through the city for free, airport included.