- Must visit
Alte Pinakothek
One of Europe’s great old master galleries, known for major works from the 14th to 18th centuries and a cornerstone of Munich’s art district.
Cheapest price
$73
Average price
$109
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 13 m
Trains per day
49
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 $109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.
Of the 49 trains that leave Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for Munich Hbf on Sat, Jul 11, 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 11 the direct trains cover the 304 km distance in an average of 3 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Sat, Jul 11 the slowest trains will take 3 h 15 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 691
ECE 151 · ICE 913
ICE 117
ICE 727
ICE 723
ICE 521
ICE 827
ICE 523
ICE 527
ICE 525Omio 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 $22. 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 $22, and a flight costs an average of $168.
Distance: 188 miles (304 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$83 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $263 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf:
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf costing on average $83 (€68).
A bus is $227 (€187) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf costing on average $263 (€216).
Other travel options to Munich Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 58m.
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
Tickets start at around $83 (€68) compared to roughly $67 (€55) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-15.64 (€-12.85). The journey takes 4h 58m versus 3h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf trains for tomorrow, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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ICE 619 | 1:17 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h46 | 6:03 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 619 | 1:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h46 | 6:06 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 699 | 2:25 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h02 | 7:27 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 827 | On time 5:03 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h11 | 8:14 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 521 | On time 6:04 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h10 | 9:14 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 275 · ICE 511 | On time 6:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h42 | 10:32 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 523 | On time 6:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h15 | 10:12 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1923 | 6:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h15 | 10:12 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 525 | On time 7:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h15 | 11:12 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 151 · ICE 913 | Delayed 8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h38 | 10:08 AM 10:08 AMMunich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 117 | On time 8:11 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h59 | 12:10 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
4559 · ICE 913 | Delayed 8:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h20 | 10:08 AM 10:08 AMMunich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 527 | On time 8:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h15 | 12:12 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 573 · ICE 563 | On time 9:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h29 | 12:49 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 593 | On time 9:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h25 | 1:15 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 529 | On time 9:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h15 | 1:12 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 71 · ICE 915 | Delayed 10:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h20 | 12:05 PM 12:05 PMMunich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 621 | On time 10:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h15 | 2:12 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 9590 · ICE 515 | Delayed 11:01 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h28 | 12:42 PM 12:42 PMMunich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 575 · ICE 565 | On time 11:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h29 | 2:49 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 595 | On time 11:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h24 | 3:14 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 623 | On time 11:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h15 | 3:12 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 211 · ICE 225 | Delayed 12:11 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h29 | 1:58 PM 1:58 PMMunich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 27 · ICE 707 | On time 12:19 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h23 | 4:42 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ECE 5 · ICE 225 | Delayed 12:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h20 | 1:58 PM 1:58 PMMunich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 371 · ICE 517 | Delayed 12:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h39 | 2:43 PM 2:43 PMMunich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 625 | On time 12:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h16 | 4:13 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 577 · ICE 567 | On time 1:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h29 | 4:49 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 597 | On time 1:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h26 | 5:16 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 627 | On time 1:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h16 | 5:13 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 919+ TGV 9580 | Delayed 12:56 PM 2:02 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h38 | 5:40 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 29 · ICE 1509 | On time 2:19 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h24 | 5:43 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 629 | On time 2:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h15 | 6:12 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 579 · ICE 569 | On time 3:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h29 | 6:49 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1149 · ICE 569 | On time 3:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h29 | 6:49 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 599 | On time 3:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h22 | 7:12 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 721 | On time 3:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h15 | 7:12 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1911 | On time 3:59 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h11 | 8:10 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1911 · ICE 1011 | On time 3:59 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h42 | 7:41 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 229 · ICE 1601 | On time 4:19 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h24 | 7:43 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 723 | On time 4:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h16 | 8:13 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 771 · ICE 1069 | On time 5:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h36 | 8:56 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 691 | On time 5:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h25 | 9:15 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 725 | On time 5:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h19 | 9:16 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 927 · ICE 1603 | 6:19 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h24 | 9:43 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 727 | On time 6:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h19 | 10:16 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 729 | 7:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h18 | 11:15 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 929 · ICE 885 | On time 8:19 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h55 | 12:14 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 821 | On time 8:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h21 | 12:18 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:17. The fastest train covers the 188 miles (304 km) distance in 2h 39m.
Distance 188 miles (304 km) |
Average train duration 4h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 12:25 AM |
Last train 11:17 PM |
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Historic beer garden and tavern serving classic Bavarian dishes and Augustiner beer in a lively traditional setting near the main station.
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Prices around München Hbf are high by German standards, especially for hotels and sit-down dining.
Service is usually included. Round up small bills in cafes and taxis; tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service.
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