Black Forest · Baden-Württemberg
Baden-Baden and the Black Forest: from Frankfurt Airport and a day with a driver
Baden-Baden is about 175 km from Frankfurt Airport, roughly 2 hours by car. The Black Forest High Road, mountain villages and waterfalls are spread out and served by few buses, so a car for the day is the simple way. A private transfer FRA → Baden-Baden costs $440; a Black Forest day from Baden-Baden with your own driver $855 per car. Prices checked .
- FRA → Baden-Baden≈ 175 km, ≈ 2 h
- Transfer$440
- Black Forest day$855
- Strasbourgcross-border by car
How far is Baden-Baden from Frankfurt Airport?
About 175 km on the A5 — roughly 2 hours without traffic, door to door with luggage.
Why is a car useful in the Black Forest?
The sights are spread across mountain roads; villages, viewpoints and waterfalls are far apart, and a car lets you combine several in one day and stop where you want.
What does a Black Forest day with a driver include?
About 9 hours with your own car and driver from your Baden-Baden hotel: route you choose, waiting at each stop, fuel and parking. Entrance tickets and meals are not included.
Can we visit Strasbourg from Baden-Baden?
Yes — Strasbourg in France is close to Baden-Baden; from Frankfurt it is a fixed route at $540 per car, and from Baden-Baden we price it on request.
Which option fits which trip?
| Trip | Option | Price per car |
|---|---|---|
| Arrival at FRA, stay in Baden-Baden | Transfer | $440 |
| One day in the Black Forest | Day with driver | $855 |
| Frankfurt → Strasbourg | Transfer | $540 |
Prices for these trips (USD per car)
| Route | Sedan | Minivan (7) | Minibus (Sprinter) | Premium (Mercedes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt Airport to Baden-Baden 175 km · one way | $440 | $595 | $1,055 | $955 |
| Black Forest day trip from Baden-Baden 220 km · driver waits, back the same day | $855 | $1,155 | $2,050 | $1,850 |
| Frankfurt to Strasbourg (France) 220 km · one way | $540 | $730 | $1,295 | $1,170 |
per car, not per person. 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online; full refund if cancelled 24 h+ before pickup. Trips under $100 are paid in full online.
Questions
How much is Frankfurt Airport to Baden-Baden?
$440 sedan, $595 minivan (7), $955 Mercedes — per car.
How much is a Black Forest day trip?
$855 sedan, $1,155 minivan (7), $1,850 Mercedes — per car.
Can the driver pick us up at Baden-Baden station?
Yes, from the station, a hotel or a private address.
Which language does the driver speak?
The standard driver speaks German and English; a Russian-speaking driver is free on request when available.
Can I cancel?
Yes — free of charge up to 24 hours before pickup (multi-day trips: 7 days before the start).
Is winter a problem?
Cars use winter tyres from October to Easter; in heavy snow we may adjust the route and call you before.
Sources and checks
Numbers and dates on this page come from the sources below, checked on 27 October 2026. Rules, timetables and fair dates can change — check the official page before you travel.
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Checked by the RideDEU team on 27 October 2026. RideDEU is a booking service operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong).