How to get from Munich to Frankfurt
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 4h 45m, from €29.
We compared the ways to travel from Munich to Frankfurt. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 513 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Munich to Frankfurt: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Munich → Frankfurtbus
FlixBus·4h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Munich to Frankfurt: train, bus
How the trip from Munich to Frankfurt works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Munich to Frankfurt, about 4h 45m. In total it's roughly €29 over 4h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Frankfurt
DepartureMunichWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 3
Who runs Munich to Frankfurt
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Munich to Frankfurt: common questions
How long does it take to get from Munich to Frankfurt?+−
The most useful route takes about 4h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Frankfurt from Munich?+−
About 513 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Munich to Frankfurt cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €29. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Munich to Frankfurt?+−
On this route you travel with 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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