Lounge Review: DB Lounge Frankfurt Airport Train Station (FRA)

Written by Matthew Justice on Aug 28, 2026

Key Takeaways

• The DB Lounge is located on Level 2 of Frankfurt Airport’s long-distance train station and is open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• The lounge lacks a Premium area and therefore does not provide the broader food and beverage services.
• Comfortable seating, plentiful power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and a quiet atmosphere make this spot useful before or after a train journey.

On a recent trip my family and I visited the DB (Deutsche Bahn) Lounge at the Frankfurt Flughafen (long-distance) train station, which is attached to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) via Terminal 1.

We arrived around 14:00 (2 pm) on a Wednesday and stayed for about 1 hour. When we arrived, the lounge was about 90% empty, so it was a great time to unwind before checking into our hotel at the airport. The DB Lounge (FRA) is open from 06:00 to 22:00 (10 pm) daily. There are currently 13 DB Lounges in Germany, but this is the only DB Lounge located at an airport.

Location and Access

The DB lounge is located on Level 2 (Ebene 2) between the long-distance train (Fernbahnhof) platforms and the airport terminal level (under The Squaire). So if you are arriving by long-distance train, you will want to take the elevator up to the lounge, but if you are entering the long-distance station from the airport, you will want to take the escalator down one level. The elevator is located between track 6/7 (seating section CD). Alternatively, you can take the elevator from either level to the lounge, and for convenience, the elevator opens directly into the lounge.

Upon entering the lounge, I was greeted and asked to scan my train tickets (barcode), and we were all welcomed into the lounge with no wait.

To access a DB Lounge, you need at least one of these:

• BahnCard 100 (this is an unlimited ride card purchased for a year)
• BahnComfort Gold status (or Silver status with 8 annual passes)
• A 1st class flexible ticket (Flexpreis) for that day (some first-class tickets may not be eligible)
• Certain airline/hotel partner status (e.g., Lufthansa HON Circle/Senator with a Lufthansa Express Rail ticket)

Unlike most airport lounges, there are no time limits for lounge access, and arriving passengers are also able to use the lounge. Additionally, unlike some airport lounges, there is no option to purchase a day pass to the DB Lounge.

We upgraded! The night before we departed from central Germany. I received an email offering an €8 (per person) upgrade to first class. Knowing an upgrade would get us a private cabin on the train (with assigned seats) and access to the DB lounge on arrival, I decided to take the offer.

Also worth mentioning that some DB Lounges have a Premium area in addition to the Comfort area, which is reserved for select customers. This premium area is typically much quieter, has additional seating, and offers snacks and limited alcohol. Currently there are 7 stations with Premium areas, they include Berlin, Cologne, Hamburg, Hannover, Mannheim, Munich, and Frankfurt Hbf—but the Frankfurt Flughafen station does not have a Premium area.

Lounge Amenities

The lounge was spotless and had modern decor, with large windows viewing the train platform and outside (but no airplane views). The staff was very nice and worked to keep the lounge clean. As I walked around, I noticed how roomy it felt; there was free space between chairs and tables, which was a pleasant change from some packed airport lounges. There were different rooms or areas, including the bistro area (dining room), a work area, and a quiet relaxation area. Each of these areas had coat racks, recycling and trash bins, clocks, and train departure boards with the status of departing trains. The lounge also provided complimentary luggage storage, magazines, and newspapers. There was a TV in the work area that was showing the weather forecast around Germany on a map with temperatures, which also rotated to the train departures screen.

Seating and Work Areas

The lounge is broken up into three main zones. The dining bistro area features tables and chairs for those wanting to eat, drink, or work. The work zone consists of high-top tables and work booths, a sofa area great for small conferences, and each of the spots were packed with charging ports.

In the back of the lounge there is a quiet zone with super comfortable chairs with small tables, making it a great place to read, take a nap, or just relax. The lounge was not crowded, so I could not see it in action, but I imagine the dining area as being the loudest room, the work area as being semi-quiet, and the back room as being the quietest.

Food and Beverage

Since the DB Lounge (FRA) does not have a Premium area, food is not offered (with a minor exception of a veggie and beef broth from the hot beverage machines). The beverages are located in the bistro area, all available for self-serve. I tried the veggie soup (broth), and I give it a thumbs up. With the lack of food, I think it would have been nice if there was a vending machine in the lounge to purchase snacks.

They have a fountain soda machine that offers Coke, Coke (zero sugar), Fanta, and apple juice, as well as still or sparkling water. They also offer a variety of tea choices, including peppermint, lemon, and English breakfast tea. The (2) hot beverage machines offer various espresso-style drinks (including latte macchiato, espresso macchiato, café au lait, cappuccino, hot chocolate, standard coffee, and hot water for tea). My family enjoyed hot tea and sodas; I had a latte macchiato and some (still) water, which were both great.

As mentioned above, you can get broth from the hot beverage machines. But you have to confirm which flavor before you order since one machine offers GEMÜSESUPPE, which is German for “vegetable soup,” and the other machine serves “RINDFLEISCHSUPPE,” which is “beef soup.”

Restrooms and Showers

There are two restrooms (WC) located near the reception desk for customers to use while in the lounge. One is for men (Herren) and the other for women (Damen). I used the restroom, and it was very clean and well-maintained.

In the men's restroom there was a sink with soap, paper towels, and a large mirror. There were two urinals and one enclosed toilet. The lounge does not offer showers or a gender-neutral restroom.

Internet, Noise, and Charging

Getting connected to the complimentary (Wi-Fi) internet was easy, and once connected, I ran a few speed tests. The speed of the internet was on the slowish side but still good enough for most tasks. The speed was 19.9 Mbps down, 17 Mbps up, with a ping time of 5 ms. The lounge was super quiet when I visited; the recorded sound average was 38.5 dB (like a quiet library).

There were standard (AC) Type F (Schuko) wall plugs (230 volts) throughout the lounge as well as slow-charging USB-A plugs. Almost all the seating areas had charging plugs, which was very convenient for customers to use while relaxing.

While in the lounge, I used my Anker Nano Travel Adapter which I recommend to anyone traveling internationally; it really is the best adapter I have ever used and has 2 USB-A plugs and 2 USB-C (fast charging) plugs.

Learn more about DB Lounges including other locations and access rules.

Closing Thoughts

This was my first time visiting a train lounge, and I was very impressed and think I would visit regularly if I lived in a place with such a service. I spent most of my time in the quiet zone and was very comfortable.