How to get from Munich to Frankfurt
- 304 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 3h 20m
- 71 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 2 October 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Munich to Frankfurt: flight, train, bus. The two cities are about 304 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 2 October 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on October 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
304 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €77Checked Oct 19 | 1h 09mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €18Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 3h 20mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €19Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€77Checked Oct 191h 09m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€18Omio catalogue, Oct 203h 20m · directSee Train details
- Bus€19Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Munich to Frankfurt: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Munich Airport → Frankfurt am Mainflight1h 09m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Munich to Frankfurt
FlixBus runs 71 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 71 | 00:00 | 23:50 |
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 46 | 00:01 | 22:46 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:00
- 00:50
- 01:00
- 02:00
- 02:45
- 03:00
- 03:45
- 03:50
- 04:45
- 04:50
- 05:20
- 05:45
- 05:50
- 06:00
- 06:20
- 07:00
- 07:05
- 07:20
- 08:00
- 08:05
- 09:00
- 09:05
- 10:00
- 10:45
- 11:45
- 12:45
- 13:45
- 14:15
- 14:45
- 15:15
- 16:15
- 17:30
- 18:30
- 19:30
- 19:40
- 20:05
- 20:40
- 21:05
- 21:40
- 22:05
- 23:50
All departuresDeutsche Bahn
- 00:01
- 04:11
- 04:20
- 04:41
- 05:33
- 05:43
- 05:44
- 06:20
- 06:42
- 06:44
- 07:28
- 07:42
- 07:47
- 08:19
- 08:45
- 09:28
- 09:46
- 09:47
- 10:19
- 10:45
- 11:28
- 11:36
- 11:45
- 11:48
- 12:20
- 12:45
- 13:28
- 13:34
- 13:45
- 14:20
- 14:45
- 15:28
- 15:33
- 15:45
- 16:20
- 16:44
- 16:45
- 17:28
- 17:46
- 18:19
- 18:44
- 18:45
- 19:28
- 19:45
- 20:45
- 22:46
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Munich to Frankfurt works
Start with a flight from Munich to Frankfurt, about 1h 9m. In total it's roughly €73 over 1h 9m, direct, no transfers.
Munich to Frankfurt: common questions
When is the first bus from Munich to Frankfurt?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:00 and the last at 23:50, from Munich central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Munich to Frankfurt?
71 a day with FlixBus, between 00:00 and 23:50.
Which station does the bus from Munich to Frankfurt leave from?
Munich central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Munich to Frankfurt?
The first train with Deutsche Bahn leaves at 00:01 and the last at 22:46, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Munich to Frankfurt?
46 a day with Deutsche Bahn, between 00:01 and 22:46.
How far is Frankfurt from Munich?
About 304 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Munich to Frankfurt?
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Munich to Frankfurt?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 2 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 2 Oct 2026