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Travel Information to Munich from Frankfurt am Main

distanceDistance188 miles (304 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$14 - $156
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $14 (€12) • 5 h 10 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $156 (€141) • 55 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 188 miles (304 km) to Munich from Frankfurt am Main. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Frankfurt am Main to Munich.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Munich

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Munich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:00AM6h45
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
03:45PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$341One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBusFlixBus
04:45PM5h40
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
10:25PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$331One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Condorde4305
03:20PM0h55
Frankfurt am Main Airport
04:15PMMunich Airport
$2491One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Deutsche BahnICE 527
08:54AM3h16
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
12:10PMMunich Hbf
$1051One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 527
08:35AM3h35
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
12:10PMMunich Hbf
$1051One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 529
09:54AM3h11
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
01:05PMMunich Hbf
$1121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:10AM6h25
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
05:35PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$351One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
02:45PM5h50
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
08:35PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$351One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:15PM6h15
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
11:30PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$341One-way
0 transfers
Condorde4427
06:50AM1h05
Frankfurt am Main Airport
07:55AMMunich Airport
$3111One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH104
12:15PM0h55
Frankfurt am Main Airport
01:10PMMunich Airport
$5501One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH106
01:15PM0h55
Frankfurt am Main Airport
02:10PMMunich Airport
$5501One-way
0 transfers

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How to Travel from Frankfurt 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.

Fastest way to travel from Frankfurt to Munich

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.

Most popular way to travel from Frankfurt to Munich

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.

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Munich

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Munich, 74,95% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Munich and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Travel on BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Lufthansa travel from Frankfurt am Main to Munich at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

TGV is a high-speed train company based in France. It operates a fleet of modern, high-speed trains that can reach speeds of up to 320 km/h. The TGV offers a variety of train types, including the TGV Duplex, TGV Lyria, TGV InOui, and TGV OuiGo. Each train type offers different amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and comfortable seating. The TGV also offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Flexi, and Prem's. Onboard facilities include a bar, restaurant, and luggage storage. The most popular routes for TGV are Paris to Lyon, Paris to Marseille, and Paris to Lille.

    BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a travel company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the travel include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

      Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly and book your most convinient ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.

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