Visitors planning to travel by train will have to go to the Hauptbahnhof, or main train station. The most common railroad tickets for European travelers are the Eurail pass and the Europass. Prices have inflated dramatically for almost every kind of train ticket, but it is fairly easy to get one's money's worth from just about any pass. Even with the two major railroad ticketers, several variety of passes exist. Travelers must decide which countries they plan to visit and how many days they will need for the trip.
Travel agents are helpful in figuring out which pass is best for each voyager.
Frankfurt is a nice city to see, but even greener pastures await. While major cities lay to the south of Frankfurt, less crowded and, perhaps, more beautiful places are to the east. Take the train toward Nurnberg, then north to Bamberg. European train schedules take some getting used to, but are easier to decipher with the help of maps. It is also helpful to keep in mind that schedules may not include every stop for every train, a fact that can be quite annoying.