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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 €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. 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 €18, and a flight costs an average of €122.
Distance: 188 miles (304 km)
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€83 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest | €251 Average price |
4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m 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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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.
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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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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.
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.
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