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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, while a flight costs an average of $350.
Distance: 188 miles (304 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$72 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $350 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $39 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $72 (€61).
A bus is $317 (€266) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $350 (€294).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 6h 36m.
You'll arrive about 1h 0m sooner (3h 30m by train vs 4h 30m by car). Tickets start at around $72 (€61) 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Munich to Frankfurt am Main
How to get from Munich to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- ICE 69810:46 PM4h06Munich Hbf2:52 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- ICE 69810:46 PM4h06Munich Hbf2:52 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
DE44264:25 PM0h50Munich Airport5:15 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2431One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 69810:46 PM4h33Munich Hbf3:19 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$211One-way0 transfers
- ICE 9908:45 PM3h24Munich Hbf12:09 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$271One-way0 transfers
- ICE 990 · S98:45 PM3h59Munich Hbf12:44 AMFrankfurt am Main Flughafen$391One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus10:05 PM4h45München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz2:50 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$311One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:40 PM5h10Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)2:50 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$311One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:40 PM5h15Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)2:55 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$321One-way0 transfers
- DE43049:15 AM0h55Munich Airport10:10 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$1881One-way0 transfers
- DE1130 · DE14994:35 PM6h10Munich Airport10:45 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$3541One-way1 transfer
- DE1130 · DE17734:35 PM17h40Munich Airport10:15 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$3541One-way1 transfer
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $39 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $72 (€61).
A bus is $317 (€266) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $350 (€294).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 6h 36m.
- Around 46 trains per day.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 20 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa Cityline, British Airways, Air Dolomiti, Cityjet to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
- 18 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 15 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Cityjet.
- 30 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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