Getting Around Frankfurt · September 24, 2026
Getting Around Frankfurt: A Newcomer Guide to RMV and Everyday Routes
Frankfurt feels smaller and more manageable once you understand the few routes that shape your normal week.
Start with RMV, the regional transport authority
RMV provides English-language journey planning and ticket information for Frankfurt and the Rhine-Main region. The RMVgo app can plan trips and sell common ticket products, which makes it a practical starting point for new residents.
Use the official journey planner for current departures and disruptions. A route that looks simple on a static map may have temporary changes that only current transport data will show.
Learn the routes you repeat
Do not try to memorize the whole network. Save the route from home to work, school, the city center and one community destination. Repeating those journeys builds confidence faster than studying every line.
- Check the destination name as well as the line number before boarding.
- Allow extra time the first time you use a new interchange.
- Confirm whether your ticket covers the complete route shown in the planner.
- Save your return journey before leaving home when travelling late.
Plan your Sunday route too
A healthy week needs more than commuting. Save the route to the places where you worship, meet friends and build community. River Church Frankfurt meets at Alexanderstraße 37 in Rödelheim every Sunday at 11:00, with a direct RMV journey link on the visitor page.
River Church Frankfurt
Make River part of your Frankfurt map.
Find current directions, parking information and public transport planning for Sunday.
Plan your visit