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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 prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 59m. 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 $22, and a flight costs an average of $125.
Distance: 188 miles (304 km)
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$39 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $244 Average price |
4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Frankfurt am Main:
A train is $11 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Munich to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $22 (€17).
A train is $114 (€90) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $125 (€99).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 10m.
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 23 trains per day.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 19 flights 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 Airport long-distance station.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
- Travel with Lufthansa, Condor, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
- 15 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Condor, Lufthansa Cityline.
- 14 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 19 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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