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The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Munich to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
4 h
Average
6 h 11 m
Buses per day
26
Distance
304 km
Of the 26 buses that leave Munich for Frankfurt am Main every day 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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188 miles (304 km) | |
4 h 50 min | |
$22 (€19) | |
11 a day | |
Yes, there are 7 direct buses a day | |
Croatia Bus d. O. O. BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Movelia, Eurolines Switzerland, BlaBlaCar, Infobus or Globtour Medjugorjie d. O. O. |
Buses from Munich to Frankfurt am Main cover the 188 miles (304 km) long trip taking on average 4 h 50 min with our travel partners like Croatia Bus d. O. O. BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Movelia, Eurolines Switzerland, BlaBlaCar, Infobus or Globtour Medjugorjie d. O. O. Normally, there are 11 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $16 (€14), but the average price of bus tickets is $22 (€19). Travelers depart most frequently from München, ZOB and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busbahnhof).
You can travel by bus from Munich to Frankfurt am Main with BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus for as low as $16 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French bus company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.
Buses in Germany are a convenient way to travel both domestically and internationally. There are a couple of bus companies to choose from when traveling from Munich to Frankfurt. The main bus companies traveling from Munich to Frankfurt are Flixbus and Eurolines, which make the journey over 40 times per day. Direct Munich to Frankfurt buses take between 4:45 and 7:40 h to arrive in Frankfurt. Indirect buses which require a transfer usually take between 5½ and 10½ hours. Buses depart from either München ZOB (central bus station) or München Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz bus station and arrive at either Frankfurt's Hauptbahnhof (train station) or Flughafen Terminal 2 (airport). The first bus departs Munich at 3:30 a.m. while the last bus leaves at 12:30 a.m.
Average prices for buses from Munich to Frankfurt when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
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Same Day |
€32 |
1 Day in Advance |
€25 |
1 Week in Advance |
€23 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€22 |
1 Month in Advance |
€21 |
3 Months in Advance |
€21 |
Munich to Frankfurt Buses: General Information
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above illustrates, ticket prices on Munich to Frankfurt buses decrease the further they are booked in advance:
Passengers traveling on buses from Munich to Frankfurt will usually catch their bus at Munchen ZOB Hackerbrucke (also known as Munich Central Bus Station). This bus station is centrally located in Munich and is situated in the Maxvorstadt area. Local and long distance intercity buses operate day and night services out of the station. The main train station is also a short walking distance away. Travelers also have the option to arrive at the bus station via taxi – the taxi rank is located just outside the station entrance.
Frankfurt is an attractive city that offers its visitors plenty to see and do. It is home to well-kept parks, a lively student scene, a vibrant nightlife and a variety of museums and art galleries. Points of interest in Frankfurt Am Main include Frankfurt Cathedral, the Historical Museum, Frankfurt Opera House and Goethe Tower. Buses from Munich to Frankfurt Am Main usually arrive at Hbf Sudseite. There are also services to Frankfurt Main Airport. Hbf Sudseite is well-served by public transport, including bus and rail. Frankfurt Central railway station is conveniently located on the same site as the bus terminal. There are frequent local bus services to and from the station, including night services that operate until 4 a.m. There is also a taxi rank situated outside the station.
When departing from Munich, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including München, ZOB, Munich, Goeppert Mayer Straße/ Frottmain and Munich, Hauptbahnhof Nord. When arriving in Frankfurt am Main, you can end your route in bus stations like Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busbahnhof), Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen (Terminal 1) and Frankfurt am Main, Pforzheimer Straße (Hauptbahnhof Südseite).
Passengers board the bus most frequently from München, ZOB, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busbahnhof), located 8.2 miles (13.3 km) away from the city centre.
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