- Must visit
Deutsches Museum
One of the world's largest science and technology museums, with extensive interactive exhibits and landmark collections spanning physics, aviation, energy, and engineering.
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 38 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
305 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Munich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Munich will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 7 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main Airport for Munich on Wed, Jun 03, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct buses cover the 305 km distance in an average of 5 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest buses will take 6 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $162.
Distance: 189 miles (305 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $243 Average price | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Munich:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Munich costing on average $59 (€48).
A bus is $205 (€166) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Munich costing on average $243 (€196).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 36m.
Bus takes on average 6h 41m.
You'll arrive about -3h -21m sooner (6h 41m by bus vs 4h 20m by car) and save roughly $-18.23 (€-14.72) compared to fuel and tolls ($37 (€30) vs $19 (€15)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $44 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main Airport to Munich buses for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 1:40 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 6h25 | 8:05 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 7h10 | 9:25 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 5h10 | 1:40 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 6h00 | 2:35 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 1:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 5h05 | 6:20 AM München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 5h30 | 6:45 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 7h20 | 12:15 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Munich run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 189 miles (305 km) distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 189 miles (305 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 5h 5m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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Discover the best of Munich — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Munich trip today.
One of the world's largest science and technology museums, with extensive interactive exhibits and landmark collections spanning physics, aviation, energy, and engineering.
Major old masters gallery featuring European paintings from the 14th to 18th centuries, including works by Durer, Rubens, and Raphael.
Leading museum complex for modern and contemporary art, design, architecture, and works on paper, all under one roof.
One of the world's largest urban parks, popular for long walks, river views, open lawns, and the Eisbach surfers.
Historic open-air market area in the old town, popular for atmosphere, local character, and people-watching even if you are not shopping.
Large park and event zone built for the 1972 Olympics, known for its sweeping landscape design, stadium architecture, and city views from Olympic Hill.
Traditional Munich veal and pork sausage, gently heated and typically eaten in the morning with sweet mustard and a pretzel. It is one of the city’s most iconic specialties.
Roasted pork knuckle with crisp skin, usually served with potato dumplings or cabbage. A classic hearty Bavarian beer hall dish strongly associated with Munich.
A Bavarian cheese spread made from Camembert, butter, paprika, and onion, commonly served with bread or pretzels in beer gardens. It is a beloved Munich snack.
Refined dining restaurant linked to the famous delicatessen, offering upscale cuisine and polished service. Suitable for a more elegant Munich food experience.
Established Bavarian beer garden and restaurant known for Augustiner beer, roast meats, and a classic local atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating.
Respected traditional inn particularly known for dumplings and regional Bavarian cooking, with a warm and authentic neighborhood feel.
Prices are high by German standards, especially for hotels and dining, but transit and bakeries remain manageable.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service and tell the server the total when paying.
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Munich Central Bus Station (ZOB) -> Munich Central Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Munich by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Munich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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