What's the most favorable to get to the airport?
Compare Car + Parking, Cab / Uber, Train + Public transport and Drop-off — with real, current prices. In 30 seconds you'll know what's really worth it.
We are adding more languages to the cost calculator
The full calculation is currently available in German. You can still compare available airport parking and transparent total prices in your language.
How it works
Enter start location
Enter your city or zip code and select your departure airport from 13 German airports.
Select travel dates
Select outward and return journey dates. Optional: Adjust fuel type and consumption.
Get comparison
See all the options in detail - with real costs, travel time, comfort and carbon footprint.
Which options are we comparing?
Our calculator compares four real travel options - honestly, transparently and with current prices.
Car + Parking
Fuel + wear + real parking prices from our comparison portal
Cab / Uber
German cab fares (basic fee + km) or cheaper Uber prices
Rail + public transport
DB prices incl. transfer time surcharge and comfort rating
Have it brought
Hidden costs: 4× the route for the driver's outward/return journey
Car, cab or train - which is best for getting to the airport?
Getting to the airport is often more expensive than expected. If you spontaneously call a cab, you can easily pay €100 or more for longer distances - just for the outward journey. The train is cheaper, but not always comfortable with heavy luggage and transfers. And driving yourself? It's often more worthwhile than you think - especially with cheap off-airport parking.
Our journey & cost comparison calculator takes into account current fuel prices, real parking costs from our comparison portal, German cab fares and train prices. This allows you to see at a glance which option is the cheapest for your route and journey duration.
Many travelers also underestimate the hidden costs of "drop-off". This is because the driver has to drive the route a total of four times: Take you there, drive you back, pick you up, drive you back again. At 80 km to the airport, that's 320 km of fuel and wear and tear - often more expensive than a cheap shuttle parking space.
Tip: For trips of one week or more, self-drive + low-cost shuttle parking is almost always the best choice. You save up to 60% compared to a cab and have maximum flexibility.