Cheapest price
£122
Average price
£122
Fastest journey
3 h 11 m
Average duration
3 h 19 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
304 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Munich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Munich will cost around £122 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £122.
Of the 9 trains that leave Frankfurt am Main for Munich every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 304 km distance in an average of 3 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£88 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £275 Average Price |
4h 31m average duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m average duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m average duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 06:35 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h35 | 10:10 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 06:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h35 | 10:26 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 06:54 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h16 | 10:10 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 07:05 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h44 | 10:49 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
![]() | On time 07:24 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h25 | 10:49 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
![]() | On time 07:35 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h30 | 11:05 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 07:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h23 | 11:13 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 07:51 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h22 | 11:13 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
![]() | On time 07:54 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h11 | 11:05 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Distance 304 km |
Average train duration 4h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 2h 23m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:55 |
Buy your official Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and TGV train tickets to Munich from Frankfurt am Main from £25 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train to Munich from Frankfurt am Main. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
Train information from Frankfurt am Main to Munich with Deutsche Bahn:
Travel between the German cities of Frankfurt and Munich is fast and convenient, with numerous trains making the journey every day. Trains leave two to three times per hour from Frankfurt's main railway station and arrive at Munich Central Station within about 3.5 to 4 hours. There are many departure times to choose from, ranging from early in the morning at around 5:30 a.m. until evening at around 9:00 p.m. Many trains from Frankfurt to Munich travel direct, taking approximately 3.5 hours to reach their destination, while others involve one or two changes on the way at Nürnberg, Mannheim or Würzburg.
Frankfurt's grand main 'Hauptbahnhof' station is the busiest transit point in the city and the primary departure point for many long distance rail journeys. It can be easily located just to the west of the city centre. The station is relatively easy to navigate, and is extremely well connected by a choice of transport systems that offer comprehensive coverage of the city, including S-Bahn (rapid transit trains), U-Bahn (underground system) and tram lines.
Famed for its gothic architecture, ancient buildings and beer halls, Munich is an appealing destination for many travellers. Trains from Frankfurt to Munich arrive at München Hauptbahnhof, the city's main station, which is situated very close to the city centre at Bayerstraße. Travellers can easily reach the city centre on foot, or benefit from the tram and bus stops that are located in the station forecourt at the station's main entrance. In a different part of the station, travellers can also catch an S-Bahn or U-Bahn within the underground stations.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Frankfurt am Main Flughafen, which is located around 9.2 miles (14.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Munich Hbf, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
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