- Must visit
Städel Museum
Major fine art museum on the Museumsufer with works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art; one of Frankfurt’s top cultural sights.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$98
Fastest journey
3 h 18 m
Average duration
3 h 18 m
Trains per day
49
Distance
305 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich to Frankfurt am Main Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around $98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 49 trains that leave Munich for Frankfurt am Main Airport on Tue, May 26, 32 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct trains cover the 305 km distance in an average of 3 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 18 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest trains will take 3 h 18 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 698
ICE 520 · S9
ICE 510
ICE 522
ICE 590 · ICE 100
ICE 916
ICE 1012
ICE 912
ICE 1014
ICE 224Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $141.
Distance: 189 miles (305 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $197 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Frankfurt am Main Airport:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average $44 (€36).
A bus is $159 (€128) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Frankfurt am Main Airport costing on average $197 (€159).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 32m.
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
You'll arrive about 52m sooner (3h 32m by train vs 4h 24m by car). Tickets start at around $44 (€36) compared to roughly $21 (€17) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Frankfurt am Main Airport trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 512 | Delayed 3:33 PM 5:28 PMMunich Hbf | 3h40 | 9:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 526 · S9 | On time 5:46 PM Munich Hbf | 3h58 | 9:44 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 910 | On time 6:19 PM Munich Hbf | 3h19 | 9:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 524 | On time 6:44 PM Munich Hbf | 4h14 | 10:58 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 590 · ICE 100 | On time 6:45 PM Munich Hbf | 3h23 | 10:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 510 | On time 7:28 PM Munich Hbf | 3h40 | 11:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 522 · S8 | On time 7:45 PM Munich Hbf | 3h44 | 11:29 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 522 | Delayed 7:45 PM Munich Hbf | 3h37 | 9:31 PM 9:31 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 990 · S9 | On time 8:45 PM Munich Hbf | 3h59 | 12:44 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 698 | 10:46 PM Munich Hbf | 4h06 | 2:52 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1014 | On time 4:20 AM Munich Hbf | 3h18 | 7:38 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 822 | Delayed 4:41 AM Munich Hbf | 3h38 | 6:38 AM 6:38 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 822 · S8 | On time 4:41 AM Munich Hbf | 3h48 | 8:29 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1068 · ICE 774 · S9 | On time 4:59 AM Munich Hbf | 4h15 | 9:14 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 614 | On time 5:33 AM Munich Hbf | 3h35 | 9:08 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 820 | Delayed 5:44 AM Munich Hbf | 3h35 | 7:38 AM 7:38 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1012 | On time 6:20 AM Munich Hbf | 3h18 | 9:38 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 612 | On time 7:28 AM Munich Hbf | 3h40 | 11:08 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 726 · S8 | On time 7:42 AM Munich Hbf | 3h47 | 11:29 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 726 | Delayed 7:42 AM Munich Hbf | 3h37 | 9:38 AM 9:38 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1010 | On time 8:19 AM Munich Hbf | 3h19 | 11:38 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 690 · ICE 200 | On time 8:45 AM Munich Hbf | 3h23 | 12:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 724 | Delayed 8:45 AM Munich Hbf | 3h34 | 10:38 AM 10:38 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 568 · ICE 770 · S9 | On time 9:02 AM Munich Hbf | 4h12 | 1:14 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 transfers | |
ICE 610 | On time 9:28 AM Munich Hbf | 3h40 | 1:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 722 | Delayed 9:46 AM Munich Hbf | 3h33 | 11:38 AM 11:38 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 722 · S8 | On time 9:46 AM Munich Hbf | 3h43 | 1:29 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 918 | On time 10:19 AM Munich Hbf | 3h19 | 1:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 720 | Delayed 10:45 AM Munich Hbf | 3h34 | 12:38 PM 12:38 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 598 · ICE 108 | On time 10:45 AM Munich Hbf | 3h23 | 2:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 518 | On time 11:28 AM Munich Hbf | 3h40 | 3:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 628 · S8 | On time 11:45 AM Munich Hbf | 3h44 | 3:29 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 628 | On time 11:45 AM Munich Hbf | 3h34 | 3:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 916 | On time 12:20 PM Munich Hbf | 3h18 | 3:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 596 · ICE 106 | On time 12:45 PM Munich Hbf | 3h23 | 4:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 626 | Delayed 12:45 PM Munich Hbf | 3h34 | 2:38 PM 2:38 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 516 | On time 1:28 PM Munich Hbf | 3h40 | 5:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 624 | Delayed 1:45 PM Munich Hbf | 3h34 | 3:38 PM 3:38 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 624 · S8 | On time 1:45 PM Munich Hbf | 3h44 | 5:29 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 224 | On time 2:20 PM Munich Hbf | 3h18 | 5:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 594 · ICE 104 | On time 2:45 PM Munich Hbf | 3h23 | 6:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 622 | Delayed 2:45 PM Munich Hbf | 3h34 | 4:38 PM 4:38 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 514 | On time 3:28 PM Munich Hbf | 3h40 | 7:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 620 · S8 | On time 3:45 PM Munich Hbf | 3h44 | 7:29 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 transfer | |
ICE 620 | On time 3:45 PM Munich Hbf | 3h34 | 7:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 912 | 4:20 PM Munich Hbf | 3h18 | 7:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 528 | On time 4:44 PM Munich Hbf | 3h35 | 8:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 592 · ICE 102 | On time 4:45 PM Munich Hbf | 3h23 | 8:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Munich to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 20 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:03, the last at 22:51. The fastest train covers the 189 miles (305 km) distance in 2h 39m.
Distance 189 miles (305 km) |
Average train duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 2:03 AM |
Last train 10:51 PM |
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Discover the best of Frankfurt am Main Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Frankfurt am Main Airport trip today.
Major fine art museum on the Museumsufer with works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art; one of Frankfurt’s top cultural sights.
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Frankfurt’s leading contemporary art museum, known for bold modern and postwar collections in a striking triangular building.
Frankfurt’s postcard square with reconstructed timber-framed buildings, seasonal markets, and direct access to major old-town sights.
Popular viewpoint with sweeping city panoramas, especially sought after for skyline photos and sunset views.
Rebuilt old town quarter between the cathedral and Römer, blending traditional façades with contemporary urban planning.
Thin smoked pork sausages traditionally served with bread, mustard, and potato salad; one of Frankfurt’s best-known specialties.
A cold herb sauce made with sour cream or yogurt and seven herbs, usually served with potatoes and boiled eggs; a classic Frankfurt dish.
A small sour milk cheese marinated with onions, vinegar, and caraway; a very traditional Hessian snack often served in cider taverns.
Well-known airport restaurant by chef Tim Mälzer, serving German comfort food and regional classics in a polished but casual setting at Frankfurt Airport.
Established casual airport dining spot known for sandwiches, bowls, coffee, and quick fresh meals for travelers seeking a reliable option.
Recognized airport bar and lounge-style venue for drinks, light meals, and a relaxed pre-flight atmosphere in Frankfurt Airport.
Airport prices are higher than in the city. Snacks and coffee are manageable, but sit-down meals cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up small bills, or add about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Tipping is modest, not mandatory.
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