There are 9 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Munich by train, bus, night train, rideshare, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 3h 38m
40€ - 120€
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 4h 24m
10€ - 29€
7 alternative options
Train via Aschaffenburg • 3h 57m
43€ - 139€
Bus • 5h 25m
14€ - 85€
Bus, train • 6h 41m
Night train • 7h 3m
30€ - 45€
Drive • 3h 32m
45€ - 70€
Fly to Munich • 2h 59m
79€ - 334€
Fly to Nuremberg, train • 3h 36m
132€ - 437€
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The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Munich is to rideshare which costs 10€ - 29€ and takes 4h 24m.
The quickest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Munich is to fly which costs 75€ - 340€ and takes 2h 59m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frankfurt, Frankfurt central station station and arriving at Munich, Munich central bus station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and arriving at Muenchen Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Munich is 304 km. The road distance is 392.9 km.
The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Munich without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs 40€ - 120€.
The train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Muenchen Hbf takes 3h 38m including transfers and departs hourly.
Frankfurt am Main to Munich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt, Frankfurt central station.
Frankfurt am Main to Munich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.
The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Munich is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs 40€ - 120€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 14€ - 85€ and takes 5h 25m, you could also fly, which costs 75€ - 340€ and takes 2h 59m.
- Distance: 304.3 km
- Duration: 3h 38m
What companies run services between Frankfurt am Main, Germany and Munich, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express operates a train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Muenchen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost 75€ - 110€ and the journey takes 3h 38m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt, Frankfurt central station to Munich, Munich central bus station hourly. Tickets cost 21€ - 27€ and the journey takes 5h 25m. Five other operators also service this route.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 400€
Flights from Frankfurt to Munich via Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 400€
Flights from Frankfurt to Munich via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 400€
Flights from Frankfurt to Nuremberg
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 330€
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 110€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Aschaffenburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 23€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Aschaffenburg Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 90€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Augsburg Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 27€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Nuernberg Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Aschaffenburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 16€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Aschaffenburg Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Augsburg Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 18€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 120€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Aschaffenburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Augsburg Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 55€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Nuernberg Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 70€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 85€
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Augsburg Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 21€
- Website
- Railjet
- Phone
- +49 (0) 221 800 20 820
- info@urlaubs-express.de
- Website
- urlaubs-express.de
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Süd to München Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 120€
- Book at
- Urlaubs-Express
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Aschaffenburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 11€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Augsburg Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 15€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Nuernberg Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 27€ - 40€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Augsburg Hbf to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 20€ - 35€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 27€ - 31€
- 1st Class
- 20€ - 24€
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Frankfurt(Main)Sued to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 45€
- Website
- Nightjet
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One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Frankfurt, Frankfurt central station to Munich, Munich central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 21€ - 27€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Frankfurt - Main station to Munich - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 19€
- Website
- Blablabus
- Phone
- +386 1 431 77 00
- info@nomago.si
- Website
- nomago.si
Bus from Frankfurt StuttgarterStrasse to Munich Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 18€ - 35€
- Book at
- Nomago
- Economy
- 18€ - 25€
- Premium
- 21€ - 29€
- Family&friends
- 24€ - 35€
- Phone
- +49 6196 2078-501
- service@eurolines.de
- Website
- eurolines.de
Bus from Frankfurt am Main to München ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 85€
- Website
- eurolines.de
- Phone
- +359 2 8120810
- operations@eurolines.bg
- Website
- karat-s.com
Bus from Frankfurt Main Central Train Station to Munich Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- Karat-S
- Phone
- +383 (0)29 226666
- info@atmaxhatrans.com
- Website
- atmaxhatrans.com
Bus from Frankfurt to München
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- atmaxhatrans.com
- Book at
- atmaxhatrans.com
Bus from Frankfurt to Augsburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- atmaxhatrans.com
- Book at
- atmaxhatrans.com
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Frankfurt to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 29€
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Frankfurt Airport to Munich Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Frankfurt am Main to Munich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich, Munich central bus station.
Frankfurt am Main to Munich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Muenchen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Munich is 393 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Munich.
Lufthansa offers flights from Frankfurt Airport to Munich Airport.
Book your Frankfurt am Main to Munich train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Frankfurt am Main to Munich bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.
There are 901+ hotels available in Munich. Prices start at 87€ per night.
The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Frankfurt Airport is to line 35802 train which takes 16 min and costs 3€ - 5€.