How to travel from Munich to Frankfurt am Main
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4.6Travel Information to Frankfurt am Main from Munich
 Distance | 188 miles (304 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $23 - $159 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $23 (€20) • 1 h 59 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $159 (€138) • 1 h |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a train, bus or flight to travel 188 miles (304 km) from Munich to 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 Munich to Frankfurt am Main.
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How to get from Munich to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Munich to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel from Munich to Frankfurt: Journey Details
Traveling between Munich and Frankfurt is easy to arrange, fast and very affordable. Travelers in Germany who want to commute between cities may choose between bus, rail or airplane journeys, depending on which suits their unique travel requirements. They can also opt for a rideshare option, which shortens the journey duration by a few hours and is likewise, very affordable. It is also possible to travel by private rental car, which can be collected at the airport upon arrival.
Return trips from Frankfurt to Munich are also available.
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Buses from Munich to Frankfurt
There are regular buses from Munich to Frankfurt available every day of the week. Bus trips are offered by Megabus, Flixbus and Eurolines. Buses depart from Munich coach station. One change journeys from Munich to Frankfurt take between 7.5 to 8.5 hours to arrive at Frankfurt central bus station.
Trains from Munich to Frankfurt
There are regular and frequent high speed trains traveling from Munich to Frankfurt every day. Trains from Munich to Frankfurt are offered by Deutsche Bahn and usually require approximately 3.5 hours to complete the journey. Train journeys are substantially cheaper than flights and the journey is only about 30 minutes longer.
Flights from Munich to Frankfurt
Regular flights from Munich and Frankfurt are available every day of the week. Flights from Munich to Frankfurt take about 2h50m and are a fast and affordable transportation optrion. Lufthansa offers nonstop flights which depart from Munich Airport and arrive at Frankfurt airport. There are also flights offered by Air Berlin, which are 1-stop flights. Lufthansa also offers 1-stop flights.
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Find the best journey between Munich and Frankfurt am Main with Omio's travel partners BlaBlaCar Bus, Lufthansa and TGV! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.
TGV is a high-speed train company based in France with trains from Munich to Frankfurt am Main. 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) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.
Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly between Munich and Frankfurt am Main 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.
FAQs: Travel from Munich to Frankfurt am Main
There are 3 travel options from Munich to Frankfurt am Main. You can take a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Munich to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $23 (€20) compared to other travel options to Frankfurt am Main:
Taking a train costs $2 (€1) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $25 (€21).
Taking a train costs $136 (€118) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $159 (€138).
The fastest way from Munich to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.
There are alternative travel options to Frankfurt am Main that take longer:
Bus takes 5 h 15 min on average.
Train takes 1 h 59 min on average.
Frankfurt am Main is approximately 188 miles (304 km) away from Munich.
The average frequency per day from Munich to Frankfurt am Main is:
- 7 buses a day.
- Around 25 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Munich and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Munich to Frankfurt am Main:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
- Most travelers who buy a plane ticket from Munich to Frankfurt am Main depart from Munich Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Most travelers who buy a train ticket from Munich to Frankfurt am Main depart from Munich Hbf to Frankfurt am Main Flughafen.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Munich to Frankfurt am Main:
- You can travel to Frankfurt am Main from Munich by bus with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie, Croatia Bus d. O. O. Infobus or Movelia. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $24 (€20) with FlixBus from Munich to Frankfurt am Main.
- You can travel from Munich to Frankfurt am Main by flight with Lufthansa. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $159 (€138) with Lufthansa from Munich to Frankfurt am Main.
- You can travel by train to Frankfurt am Main from Munich with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or TGV, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Munich to Frankfurt am Main tickets for $41 (€36) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 19 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Frankfurt am Main as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Frankfurt am Main from Munich.
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