How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Munich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Munich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $172.

Distance: 188 miles (304 km)

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from Frankfurt am Main to Munich

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

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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.

Deutsche BahnICE 699
02:46AM4h41
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
07:27AMMunich Hbf
$261One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Deutsche BahnICE 699
02:46AM4h41
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
07:27AMMunich Hbf
$261One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LufthansaLH100
10:15AM0h55
Frankfurt am Main Airport
11:10AMMunich Airport
$5961One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 699
02:25AM5h02
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
07:27AMMunich Hbf
$261One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 619
01:24AM4h46
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
06:10AMMunich Hbf
$671One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 619
01:02AM5h08
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
06:10AMMunich Hbf
$671One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus30483 · 30488
07:00AM15h05
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
10:05PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$541One-way
1 transfer
CondorDE4427
08:05PM1h00
Frankfurt am Main Airport
09:05PMMunich Airport
$2551One-way
0 transfers
CondorDE4257
02:00PM1h00
Frankfurt am Main Airport
03:00PMMunich Airport
$2711One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH98
09:15AM0h55
Frankfurt am Main Airport
10:10AMMunich Airport
$5961One-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

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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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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Munich

Travel to Munich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Munich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Munich is a train with an average price of $23 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Munich:

A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Munich costing on average $24 (€19).

A train is $149 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Munich costing on average $172 (€137).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 5m.

Bus takes on average 5h 10m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Munich is approximately 188 miles (304 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Munich is:
  • Around 25 trains per day.
  • Around 20 buses per day.
  • Around 19 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Munich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Munich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Munich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV to go to Munich by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Condor, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Munich by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Munich by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Munich with the following travel companies:
  • 17 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 15 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Condor, Lufthansa Cityline.
  • 16 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Munich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Prague, Zurich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Munich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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