The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$94
Fastest journey
3 h 9 m
Average duration
3 h 9 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
304 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf will cost around $94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 32 trains that leave Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for Munich Hbf on Mon, Jan 12, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jan 12 the direct trains cover the 304 km distance in an average of 3 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 9 m .
On Mon, Jan 12 the slowest trains will take 3 h 10 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.
ICE 699
ICE 619
ICE 1021 · ICE 1081
ICE 1291
ICE 821
ICE 621
ICE 625
ICE 629
ICE 729
ICE 627Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. 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 €16, and a flight costs an average of €137.
Distance: 188 miles (304 km)
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3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf trains for today, Sunday, January 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 575 · ICE 565 | Delayed 11:09 AM 10:20 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h29 | 1:49 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 595 | Delayed 11:14 AM 10:50 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h24 | 2:32 PM 2:32 PMMunich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 211 | On time 11:11 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h59 | 3:10 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 5 · ICE 915 | Delayed 12:55 PM 11:20 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1h20 | 12:40 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 371 · ICE 517 | Delayed 11:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h39 | 3:49 PM 3:49 PMMunich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 577 · ICE 567 | Delayed 2:01 PM 12:20 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h29 | 3:49 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 597 | Delayed 1:23 PM 12:50 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h26 | 4:42 PM 4:42 PMMunich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
TGV 9580+ ICE 919 | Delayed 1:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h38 | 4:41 PM 4:41 PMMunich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1095 | On time 1:11 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h59 | 5:10 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 73 · ICE 919 | Delayed 2:01 PM 1:20 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h20 | 4:41 PM 4:41 PMMunich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 373 · ICE 519 | On time 1:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h39 | 5:29 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 599 | Delayed 2:55 PM 2:50 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h22 | 6:14 PM 6:14 PMMunich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 721 · ICE 881 | Delayed 3:09 PM 2:57 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h06 | 7:03 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1291 | On time 3:10 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h00 | 7:10 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 7 · ICE 1011 | On time 3:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h21 | 6:41 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 375 · ICE 611 | On time 3:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h42 | 7:32 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 771 · ICE 1069 | On time 4:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h36 | 7:56 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 691 | On time 4:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h25 | 8:15 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 725 | Delayed 5:09 PM 4:57 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h48 | 8:47 PM 8:47 PMMunich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1097 | On time 5:11 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h58 | 9:09 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 377 · ICE 613 | On time 5:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h39 | 9:29 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 727 | Delayed 6:09 PM 5:57 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h48 | 9:50 PM 9:50 PMMunich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 693 | On time 6:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h25 | 10:15 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 729 | Delayed 7:09 PM 6:57 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h55 | 10:56 PM 10:56 PMMunich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 9 · ICE 1015 | On time 7:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h21 | 10:41 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 379 · ICE 615 | On time 7:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h39 | 11:29 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 821 | Delayed 8:09 PM 7:57 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 11:53 PM 11:53 PMMunich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, January 12 | |||||
ICE 827 | On time 3:54 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h12 | 7:06 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 521 | On time 4:54 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h11 | 8:05 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 712 · ICE 911 | On time 5:00 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h40 | 8:40 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 571 · ICE 267 | On time 6:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h34 | 9:49 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 525 | On time 6:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h10 | 10:07 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 151 · ICE 913 | On time 7:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h38 | 10:40 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 527 | On time 7:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h10 | 11:07 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 573 · ICE 563 | On time 8:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h29 | 11:49 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 593 | On time 8:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h25 | 12:15 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 529 | On time 8:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h10 | 12:07 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 621 | On time 9:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h09 | 1:06 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 575 · ICE 565 | On time 10:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h29 | 1:49 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf
Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:38, the last at 21:58. The fastest train covers the 188 miles (304 km) distance in 9m.
Distance 188 miles (304 km) |
Average train duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 9m |
First train 00:38 |
Last train 21:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Munich Hbf from $20 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Munich Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Cantina Estación Mediterrano
- Rischart Bakery
- Ditsch Pretzels
- backWERK
- Cafe-Shop
- Le Crobag
- Yorma's
- Coffee Fellows
- Dunkin Donuts
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- a&o München Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel München
- Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
- There is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
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