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Travel Information from Munich to Frankfurt am Main

Distance188 miles (304 km)
Available travel modesBus, train or flight
Ticket price range$14 - $157
Cheapest modeBus • $14 (€12) • 5 h 10 min
Fastest modeFlight • $157 (€142) • 1 h
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 188 miles (304 km) by bus, train or flight to Frankfurt am Main from Munich. 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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from Munich to Frankfurt am Main

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

Our recommendation

bus

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.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM5h45
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
01:45PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$401One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:05AM7h45
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
04:50PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$331One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

CondorDE4256
11:35AM0h55
Munich Airport
12:30PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$1671One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 698
09:51PM4h28
Munich Hbf
02:19AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
$471One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 698
09:51PM4h49
Munich Hbf
02:40AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
$471One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 990
08:43PM3h25
Munich Hbf
12:08AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
$671One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:20AM6h25
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
01:45PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$351One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:45AM6h30
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
12:15PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$331One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:05AM7h20
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
04:25PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
$411One-way
0 transfers
CondorDE4426
05:30PM0h55
Munich Airport
06:25PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$1671One-way
0 transfers
CondorDE4304
07:15AM0h55
Munich Airport
08:10AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$1671One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH101
10:00AM1h00
Munich Airport
11:00AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$2671One-way
0 transfers

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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.

How to get from Munich to Frankfurt am Main

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Munich to Frankfurt am Main, 83,80% 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 Munich to Frankfurt am Main 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 Munich to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Munich to Frankfurt am Main.

FAQs

There are 3 options to travel from Munich to Frankfurt am Main including taking a bus, train or flight.

The cheapest way to travel to Frankfurt am Main from Munich is a bus with an average price of $14 (€12).

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

A bus is $143 (€129) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Munich to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $157 (€142).

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train with an average ticket price of $16 (€14) from Munich to Frankfurt am Main.

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 10 min on average.

Train takes 3 h 11 min on average.

The distance is approximately 188 miles (304 km) from Munich to Frankfurt am Main.

The average frequency per day from Munich to Frankfurt am Main is:

  • Around 20 buses per day.
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 14 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Munich to Frankfurt am Main:

  • Buses from Munich to Frankfurt am Main most often leave from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains most often depart from Munich at Munich Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt am Main at 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 from Munich to Frankfurt am Main by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $14 (€12) with FlixBus from Munich to Frankfurt am Main.
  • You can go to Frankfurt am Main from Munich by plane with Lufthansa. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $157 (€142) with Lufthansa from Munich to Frankfurt am Main on Omio.
  • You can travel by train from Munich to Frankfurt am Main with Deutsche Bahn, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Munich to Frankfurt am Main tickets for $16 (€14) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Munich to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 14 direct buses per day to take to Frankfurt am Main with FlixBus.
  • You can find 11 direct flights per day to Frankfurt am Main with Lufthansa.
  • You can check for a direct train to Frankfurt am Main with Deutsche Bahn with 8 direct trains per day.

Direct services to Frankfurt am Main tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Munich to Frankfurt am Main often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam or Cologne. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Munich and Frankfurt am Main itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and any of these top destinations today!
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