How to get from Munich to Frankfurt by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Munich to Frankfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 188 miles (304 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $20 - $93 | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $93 (€83) • 1 h | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn with connection |
Travel 188 miles (304 km) by bus, flight or train between Munich and Frankfurt. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Flixbus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn with connection among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Munich to Frankfurt.
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Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains from Munich to Frankfurt. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.
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.
There are 3 travel options between Munich and Frankfurt. You can take a bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to go to Frankfurt from Munich is by taking a train, which costs on average $20 (€18).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Munich to Frankfurt:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $28 (€25) from Munich to Frankfurt.
Taking a train costs $73 (€65) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $93 (€83) for the same trip.
The distance is approximately 188 miles (304 km) from Munich to Frankfurt.
The average frequency per day from Munich to Frankfurt is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Munich to Frankfurt as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Munich to Frankfurt:
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