How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Munich by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Munich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 188 miles (304 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or train | |
Ticket price range | $40 - $107 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $40 (€36) • 5 h 45 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a bus or train to travel 188 miles (304 km) between Frankfurt am Main and Munich. A bus is best for those looking to save money on this trip, with tickets costing about $40 (€36). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Frankfurt am Main to Munich.
Frankfurt and Munich are two popular cities for travelers in Germany. Munich is almost 400 kilometers southeast of Frankfurt. This journey is fastest by plane and slowest by bus. Planes and trains leave from the main airport and train station in Frankfurt. Different bus companies offer routes from various departure points in and around the city.
The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt to Munich; however, when travel time to and from Frankfurt and Munich's airports is taken into consideration, taking a Deutsche Bahn train is actually the fastest way to travel from Frankfurt to Munich. Flights depart from Frankfurt airport and arrive at Munich airport after an hour of flight time. Lufthansa is the only airline that offers direct flights between Frankfurt to Munich with approximately 10 flights departing Frankfurt per day.
Taking a train is the most popular way to travel from Frankfurt to Munich. Traveling from Frankfurt to Munich by train is approximately 20 minutes faster than taking a flight when travel time to and from Frankfurt and Munich's airports is taken into consideration. Taking a train is also significantly less expensive that flying between Frankfurt to Munich. Alternatively, while buses are €53 less expensive, they also take at least 2 hours longer to arrive in Munich. Approximately 20 trains travel from Frankfurt to Munich per day with the first departing Frankfurt at 5:50 a.m.
You can travel by bus or flight for as low as $20 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly between Frankfurt am Main and Munich and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.
There are 2 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Munich including taking a bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Munich from Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus, which costs on average $40 (€36).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Frankfurt am Main to Munich:
A bus is $67 (€60) less than a train with an average ticket price of $107 (€96) from Frankfurt am Main to Munich.
The fastest way from Frankfurt am Main to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.
There are alternative travel options to Munich that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 5 h 45 min of travel time.
Train takes 4 h 49 min on average.
Munich is approximately 188 miles (304 km) away from Frankfurt am Main.
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Munich is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Frankfurt am Main to Munich as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Munich:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Munich with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Munich as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Munich.
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