Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,EC,RE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf

Showing times and prices for Dec 15

Cheapest price

€31

Average price

€75

Fastest journey

3 h 22 m

Average duration

3 h 24 m

Trains per day

38

Distance

304 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf will cost around €75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €31.

Fast trains

Of the 38 trains that leave Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for Munich Hbf on Mon, Dec 15, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Dec 15 the direct trains cover the 304 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 22 m .

On Mon, Dec 15 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.

Deutsche BahnICE 699
02:25AM5h02
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
07:27AMMunich Hbf
311One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 619
01:17AM4h46
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
06:03AMMunich Hbf
511One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 821
08:57PM3h30
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
12:27AMMunich Hbf
511One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1097
06:11PM3h58
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
10:09PMMunich Hbf
511One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 729
07:57PM3h51
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
11:48PMMunich Hbf
511One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a flight costs an average of €137.

Distance: 304 km

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Bus
Flight

€94

Average price

€26

Average price

Cheapest

€260

Average price

3h 58m

Average total duration

3h 28m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 52m

Average total duration

5h 22m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

55m

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3h 0m

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Live departures

Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf trains for today, Sunday, December 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 9:06 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
deutsche_bahnICE 25 · ICE 7859:19 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h57
1:16 PM Munich Hbf1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 279 · ICE 515
Delayed
9:53 AM 9:50 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h39
1:57 PM 1:57 PMMunich Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 595
Delayed
10:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h24
2:21 PM 2:21 PMMunich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 1131 · ICE 225
On time
11:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h38
2:40 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 211
On time
11:11 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h59
3:10 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 371 · ICE 517
Delayed
11:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h39
3:42 PM 3:42 PMMunich Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 9554 · ICE 517
Delayed
11:53 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h36
3:42 PM 3:42 PMMunich Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 577 · ICE 567
On time
12:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h29
3:49 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 597
Delayed
12:51 PM 12:50 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h26
4:21 PM 4:21 PMMunich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
tgvTGV 9580+deutsche_bahnICE 919
On time
1:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h38
4:40 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 1095
On time
1:11 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h59
5:10 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 29 · ICE 789
On time
1:19 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h08
5:27 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 373 · ICE 519
Delayed
1:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h39
5:38 PM 5:38 PMMunich Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 599
On time
2:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h22
6:12 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 721 · ICE 1509
On time
2:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h54
6:51 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 1291
On time
3:10 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h00
7:10 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 229 · ICE 881
On time
3:19 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h58
7:17 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 375 · ICE 611
Delayed
3:51 PM 3:50 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h42
7:32 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 691
On time
4:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h25
8:15 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 725
On time
4:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h54
8:51 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 1097
On time
5:11 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h58
9:09 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 377 · ICE 613
On time
5:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h39
9:29 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 727
On time
5:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h03
10:00 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 693
On time
6:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h25
10:15 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 729
On time
6:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h51
10:48 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 821
On time
7:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h12
11:09 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Monday, December 15
deutsche_bahnICE 61912:17 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h46
5:03 AM Munich Hbf0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 6991:25 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
5h02
6:27 AM Munich Hbf0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnS3 · IC 60471 · S3 · ICE 561
On time
3:07 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h41
7:48 AM Munich Hbf
3 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 827 · ICE 983
On time
3:54 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h09
8:03 AM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 827 · 4009 · 59401
On time
3:54 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h01
7:55 AM Munich Hbf
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnICE 571 · ICE 267
On time
6:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h34
9:49 AM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 591
On time
6:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h25
10:15 AM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnECE 151 · ICE 913
On time
7:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h38
10:40 AM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 117
On time
7:10 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h00
11:10 AM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 23 · ICE 7837:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h57
11:17 AM Munich Hbf1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 573 · ICE 563
On time
8:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h29
11:49 AM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 593
On time
8:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h25
12:15 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 529 · ICE 1503
On time
8:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h57
12:54 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf

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Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €16 by bus.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:38, the last at 21:58. The fastest train covers the 304 km distance in 9m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €16
Distance
304 km
Average train duration
3h 28m
Cheapest ticket price
€20
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
9m
First train
00:38
Last train
21:58
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €16

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Munich Hbf from €16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
9m
Cheapest Price
€20
Deutsche Bahn frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf 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 Munich Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf can start from as little as €18 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf is €62; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf train travel time is 3 h 12 min   for the 303 km long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf leaves at 00: 25. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf leaves at 21: 51.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf without having to change trains with Deutsche Bahn. There are 7 direct trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
When taking a train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf, you can count on Deutsche Bahn for the best way to get you to Munich Hbf. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Munich Hbf and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 51.
A trip to Munich Hbf from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 12 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf by train is September.
You have options as you can travel from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

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Popular train stations from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich Hbf

Frankfurt am Main
Munich
The major train station for departures in Frankfurt am Main is Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Munich.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
  • Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
Dining
Dining
  • asiagourmet
  • Burger King
  • Ciao Bella
  • Coffee Fellows
  • Crepes de France Express
  • dean&david
  • Starbucks
  • Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
  • McDonald's
  • Dunkin Donuts
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Cristall
  • Grand Hotel Empire
  • Hotel Carlton
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.

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