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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich
Showing times and prices for Feb 27
Cheapest price
€21
Average price
€118
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 15 m
Trains per day
37
Distance
305 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich 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 will cost around €118 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
Fast trains
Of the 37 trains that leave Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for Munich on Fri, Feb 27, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Feb 27 the direct trains cover the 305 km distance in an average of 3 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Fri, Feb 27 the slowest trains will take 3 h 15 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 69902:25AM5h02
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf07:27AMMunich Hbf
€211One-way
0 transfers
ICE 61901:17AM4h46
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf06:03AMMunich Hbf
€231One-way
0 transfers
ICE 82704:54AM3h19
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf08:13AMMunich Hbf
€761One-way
0 transfers
ICE 52105:54AM3h19
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf09:13AMMunich Hbf
€761One-way
0 transfers
ICE 275 · ICE 51106:50AM3h42
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:32AMMunich Hbf
€811One-way
1 transfer
ICE 52306:57AM3h15
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf10:12AMMunich Hbf
€921One-way
0 transfers
ICE 52708:57AM3h15
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf12:12PMMunich Hbf
€1341One-way
0 transfers
ICE 62110:57AM3h15
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf02:12PMMunich Hbf
€1341One-way
0 transfers
ICE 52909:57AM3h15
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf01:12PMMunich Hbf
€1341One-way
0 transfers
ICE 52507:57AM3h15
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf11:12AMMunich Hbf
€1341One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. 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 €17, and a flight costs an average of €138.
Distance: 305 km
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Live departures
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich trains for today, Thursday, February 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 3:07 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 771 · ICE 1069 | Delayed 4:21 PM 4:20 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h36 | 7:56 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 727 | Delayed 6:05 PM 5:57 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h19 | 9:16 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 693 | On time 6:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h43 | 10:33 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 729 · ICE 1605 | On time 6:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h46 | 10:43 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 729 | On time 6:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h58 | 10:55 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 821 | On time 7:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h21 | 11:18 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, February 27 | |||||
| ICE 699 | 1:25 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h02 | 6:27 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 827 | On time 3:54 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h19 | 7:13 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 521 | On time 4:54 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h19 | 8:13 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 275 · ICE 511 | On time 5:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h42 | 9:32 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 523 | On time 5:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h15 | 9:12 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 571 · ICE 267 | On time 6:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h34 | 9:49 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 525 | On time 6:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h15 | 10:12 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ECE 151 · ICE 913 | On time 7:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h38 | 10:40 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 527 | On time 7:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h15 | 11:12 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 573 · ICE 563 | On time 8:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h29 | 11:49 AM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 593 | On time 8:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h25 | 12:15 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 529 | On time 8:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h15 | 12:12 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 621 | On time 9:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h15 | 1:12 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 575 · ICE 565 | On time 10:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h29 | 1:49 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 595 | On time 10:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h24 | 2:14 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 623 | On time 10:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h15 | 2:12 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 371 · ICE 517 | On time 11:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h39 | 3:29 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 625 | On time 11:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h16 | 3:13 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 577 · ICE 567 | On time 12:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h29 | 3:49 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 597 | On time 12:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h26 | 4:16 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 627 | On time 12:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h16 | 4:13 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
 TGV 9580+ICE 919 | On time 1:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h38 | 4:40 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 629 | On time 1:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h15 | 5:12 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 579 · ICE 569 | On time 2:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h29 | 5:49 PM Munich Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 599 | On time 2:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h22 | 6:12 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 721 | On time 2:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h15 | 6:12 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why should you book Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich trains with Omio?
Deutsche Bahn as well as Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) offer trains services from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich.
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Why book with Omio vs Deutsche Bahn?
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich
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Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 but you can travel from only €17 by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 305 km distance in 3h 10m.
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 €17
Distance 305 km |
Average train duration 4h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 3h 10m |
First train 00:17 |
Last train 22:30 |
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 €17
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Munich from €17. 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
3h 10m
Cheapest Price
€18
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.
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.
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.
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
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 15m
Cheapest Price
€60
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap train tickets from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich can start from as little as €18 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich is €37; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich is 3h 10m to travel the 305 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich leaves at 12:17 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich leaves at 10:30 PM.
Yes,there are 8 direct trains a day from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich, you can count on Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) for the best way to get you to Munich. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Munich and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Munich from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 10m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich
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
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
Distance to city center
1 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
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
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
Information Desk
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
The major train station for arrivals in Munich is München Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at München Hbf for your journey to Munich from Frankfurt am Main.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
Distance to city center
1 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes.
Lockers
- The station has luggage lockers.
Dining
- Cantina Estación Mediterrano
- Rischart Bakery
- Ditsch Pretzels
- backWERK
- Cafe-Shop
- Le Crobag
- Yorma's
- Coffee Fellows
- Dunkin Donuts
- McDonald's
- & many more
Accessibility
- Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
- a&o München Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel München
- Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
Information Desk
- There is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
München Ost
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Distance to city center
2 kmDining
- Haidhauser Augustiner
- Burger King
- Tassilogarten
- Mitani
Hotel
- Hilton Munich City
- MOMA1890
- Mk Hotel
- Hotel Pension Christl
München-Pasing
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Distance to city center
8 kmDining
- Burger King
- McDonald's
- Hunsinger in der Goldenen Gans
- Orexi Taverna
Hotel
- Guenstigwohnen24.de
- Jagdschloss Residenz
- Hotel Miano
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