The cheapest and fastest trains from Munich to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
3 h 21 m
Average duration
3 h 22 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
305 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich to Frankfurt am Main Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Frankfurt am Main Airport will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 28 trains that leave Munich for Frankfurt am Main Airport every day 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 305 km distance in an average of 3 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 24 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.
ICE 698
ICE 616
ICE 510
ICE 888 · ICE 1022
ICE 522
ICE 592 · ICE 102
ICE 594 · ICE 104
ICE 690 · ICE 200
ICE 912
ICE 1010Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Munich to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Frankfurt am Main Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £113.
Distance: 305 km
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Live departures
Munich to Frankfurt am Main Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Frankfurt am Main Airport trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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ICE 518 | On time 10:27 Munich Hbf | 3h40 | 14:07 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 628 · S 8 | On time 10:50 Munich Hbf | 3h39 | 14:29 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 628 | On time 10:50 Munich Hbf | 3h30 | 14:20 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1004 · ICE 28 · S 8 | On time 10:56 Munich Hbf | 4h03 | 14:59 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 1004 · ICE 28 | On time 10:56 Munich Hbf | 3h59 | 14:55 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 510 | On time 18:27 Munich Hbf | 3h40 | 22:07 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 522 · S 8 | On time 18:47 Munich Hbf | 3h42 | 22:29 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 522 | On time 18:47 Munich Hbf | 3h34 | 22:21 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1018 · ICE 20 · S 8 | On time 18:55 Munich Hbf | 4h04 | 22:59 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 520 · S 8 | On time 19:48 Munich Hbf | 3h41 | 23:29 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 698 | On time 20:51 Munich Hbf | 4h28 | 01:19 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 2 December | |||||
ICE 616 | On time 02:31 Munich Hbf | 3h36 | 06:07 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 888 · ICE 1022 · S 8 | On time 03:12 Munich Hbf | 3h47 | 06:59 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 2 changes | |
ICE 888 · ICE 1022 | On time 03:12 Munich Hbf | 3h43 | 06:55 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 change | |
ICE 822 · S 8 | On time 03:47 Munich Hbf | 3h42 | 07:29 Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 1 change | |
ICE 822 | On time 03:47 Munich Hbf | 3h33 | 07:20 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 612 | 06:27 Munich Hbf | 3h40 | 10:07 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 726 | 06:46 Munich Hbf | 3h34 | 10:20 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Munich to Frankfurt am Main Airport
Trains from Munich to Frankfurt am Main Airport run on average 14 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:57, the last at 21:28. The fastest train covers the 305 km distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 305 km |
Average train duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 3h 20m |
First train 05:57 |
Last train 21:28 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, TGV from Munich to Frankfurt am Main Airport trainsDeutsche Bahn, TGV trains will get you between Munich and Frankfurt am Main Airport from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
TGV
FAQs: Munich to Frankfurt am Main Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Munich to Frankfurt am Main Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt am Main Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Munich and Frankfurt am Main Airport
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Cantina Estación Mediterrano
- Rischart Bakery
- Ditsch Pretzels
- backWERK
- Cafe-Shop
- Le Crobag
- Yorma's
- Coffee Fellows
- Dunkin Donuts
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- a&o München Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel München
- Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
- There is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Haidhauser Augustiner
- Burger King
- Tassilogarten
- Mitani
- Hilton Munich City
- MOMA1890
- Mk Hotel
- Hotel Pension Christl
- Augustiner Bräustuben
- Peaches
- Subway
- Café Arnulfpark
- Hahn
- Citadines Arnulfpark
- Ibis München City Arnulfpark
- Novotel München City Arnulfpark
- Augustiner Bräustuben
- Lenz
- Das Bad
- Subway
- Theresienhöhe
- Hotel Schweiz
- Hotel Uhland
- Germania
- Mykonos
- ÖEins
- Mehfil
- Wirtshaus Valley’s
- Carmen
- K+k Hotel
- Hotel Ambassador
- Rivoli Ambience
- Ratskeller
- Speiserei Volksbad
- Klenze 17
- Trachtenvogl Café-Lounge
- Novotel München City
- Hilton Munich City
- Living Hotel am Deutschen Museum
- Unsöld's Factory Hotel
- Zum Brünnstein
- Satyam
- Tout oder Sie
- Ristorante il Padrino
- Holiday Inn Munich - Leuchtenbergring
- Holiday Inn München City Ost
- Holiday Inn Express München City Ost
- Hyperion
- Ratskeller
- Klenze 17
- Trachtenvogl Café-Lounge
- Burger King
- Unsöld's Factory Hotel
- Hotel Domus
- Hotel Mercure München Altstadt
- Hotel Herzog Wilhelm Tannenbaum Nebengebäude
- Haidhauser Augustiner
- Tassilogarten
- Speiserei Volksbad
- Mitani
- Novotel München City
- Hilton Munich City
- MOMA1890
- Living Hotel am Deutschen Museum
- Asam-Schlössl
- L’Incontro Ristorante Pizzeria
- Santorini
- Cooking Yu Restaurant
- GS Hotel
- Life Style
- Baumkirchner
- Schneider Bräuhaus
- Kreiller's
- Restaurant Neptun
- Central Hotel-Apart
- Holiday Inn München City Ost
- Holiday Inn Express München City Ost
- Hyperion
- La Capannina
- Tre Scalini
- Antica Tropea
- Croatia Grill
- L' Orchidea
- Schinken Peter
- Taverne Lithos im Brecherspitz
- Cafe Jasmin
- Brecherspitze
- Leonardo Hotel & Residenz München
- SubInn Express München
- Shisha Time
- HO TAY
- Dimo's
- Monday: 06:45 - 18:15
- Tuesday: 06:45 - 18:15
- Wednesday: 06:45 - 18:15
- Thursday: 06:45 - 18:15
- Friday: 06:45 - 18:15
- Saturday: 07:30 - 14:15
- Sunday: 08:00 - 13:45
- Bella Italia
- Hot Wok
- Dillinger Chicago Bar'n Grill
- Osteria Il Gambero
- Moosbichl
- Leonardo Hotel
- Harry's home Hotel
- BonApartHotel
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Burger King
- McDonald's
- Hunsinger in der Goldenen Gans
- Orexi Taverna
- Guenstigwohnen24.de
- Jagdschloss Residenz
- Hotel Miano
- RAM'S Food Market
- Sushi Sen
- Trattoria Grande
- Brotzeitoase
- Minoa
- 089 Burger & more
- Traublinger
- Brandl
- Mercure Hotel München Neuperlach Süd
- Hotel Perlach Allee
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