Discover the Majestic Stiftsbasilika St. Peter und Alexander

Getting There

• Public Transport - Train (S-Bahn)

  If you are in central Frankfurt, head to the Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main train station). There, take the S-Bahn line S3, S4, S5, or S6 heading towards Aschaffenburg. The journey takes around 30 minutes. Once you arrive at Aschaffenburg station, exit the station and follow the signs to the city center. Turn left out of the station onto Ludwigstraße, and continue straight until you reach the pedestrian zone. Then, follow the signs to Stiftsgasse. The Stiftsbasilika St. Peter und Alexander is located at Stiftsgasse 5, just a short walk from the pedestrian area.

• Bus

  From central Frankfurt, you can also take the bus. Head to the nearest bus stop and catch the bus number 62 towards Aschaffenburg. The bus ride will take approximately 45 minutes. Get off at the stop 'Aschaffenburg Stiftsgasse.' From there, walk straight down Stiftsgasse, and you will see the Stiftsbasilika St. Peter und Alexander at number 5.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer cycling, you can rent a bike in Frankfurt. Head towards the south along the Main river until you reach the bridge at Eiserner Steg. Cross the bridge and continue on the bike path towards Aschaffenburg. It’s about a 30 km ride, which will take roughly 1.5 hours. Follow the signs to Aschaffenburg, and once you enter the city, navigate towards the city center and look for Stiftsgasse, where the basilica is located.

• Walking Tour

  For adventurous tourists, walking from central Frankfurt to Aschaffenburg is possible but would be quite a trek, covering around 30 km. From the Römer, head south towards the river Main and follow it until you reach the outskirts of Aschaffenburg. The journey will take several hours. Once you reach Aschaffenburg, head to the city center and follow the signs to Stiftsgasse to find Stiftsbasilika St. Peter und Alexander.