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

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

Showing times and prices for Jul 15

Cheapest price

€7

Average price

€81

Fastest journey

3 h 12 m

Average duration

3 h 14 m

Trains per day

43

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 €81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.

Fast trains

Of the 43 trains that leave Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for Munich on Wed, Jul 15, 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jul 15 the direct trains cover the 305 km distance in an average of 3 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 12 m .

On Wed, Jul 15 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.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 619
    1:40 AM4h46
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    6:26 AMMunich Hbf
    71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnS8 · ICE 699
    2:17 AM5h10
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    7:27 AMMunich Hbf
    181One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 275 · ICE 511
    6:50 AM3h42
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    10:32 AMMunich Hbf
    501One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 712 · ICE 911
    6:00 AM3h40
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    9:40 AMMunich Hbf
    551One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 727
    6:57 PM3h19
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    10:16 PMMunich Hbf
    551One-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 €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €132.

Distance: 305 km

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Flight

€49

Average price

€29

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Cheapest

€197

Average price

4h 58m

Average total duration

4h 28m

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6h 57m

Average total duration

6h 27m

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56m

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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, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 273 · ICE 911
Delayed
3:00 AM 6:06 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h34
8:11 AM 8:11 AMMunich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 621
Delayed
9:01 AM 10:57 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h15
2:12 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 575 · ICE 565
Delayed
9:41 AM 11:20 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h29
2:49 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS8 · ICE 225
On time
11:47 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h53
3:40 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 623
Delayed
9:59 AM 11:57 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h15
3:12 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 211 · ICE 225
On time
12:11 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h29
3:40 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 371 · ICE 517
Delayed
11:06 AM 12:50 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h39
4:29 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 625
On time
12:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h16
4:13 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 2517 · ICE 567
On time
1:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h29
4:49 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 597
On time
1:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h26
5:16 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 627
On time
1:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h16
5:13 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
TGVTGV 9580+Deutsche BahnICE 919
On time
2:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h38
5:40 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 629
On time
2:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h15
6:12 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 579 · ICE 569
On time
3:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h29
6:49 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 599
Delayed
2:19 PM 3:50 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h22
5:35 PM 5:35 PMMunich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn29258 · ICE 1011
On time
3:51 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h50
7:41 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 721
On time
3:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h15
7:12 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1911
On time
3:59 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h11
8:10 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1911 · ICE 1011
On time
3:59 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h42
7:41 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 723
On time
4:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h16
8:13 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 2511 · ICE 1069
On time
5:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h36
8:56 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 691
On time
5:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h25
9:15 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn29266 · ICE 1013
On time
5:54 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h46
9:40 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 725
On time
5:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h19
9:16 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 727
On time
6:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h19
10:16 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 729
On time
7:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h18
11:15 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 821
On time
8:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h21
12:18 AM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Wednesday, July 15
Deutsche BahnICE 6191:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
4h46
6:26 AM Munich Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS8 · ICE 6992:17 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
5h10
7:27 AM Munich Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 827
On time
4:54 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h19
8:13 AM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 521
On time
5:54 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h19
9:13 AM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 712 · ICE 911
On time
6:00 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h40
9:40 AM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 275 · ICE 511
On time
6:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h42
10:32 AM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 19236:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h15
10:12 AM Munich Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 523
On time
6:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h15
10:12 AM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 571 · ICE 267
On time
7:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h34
10:49 AM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 525
On time
7:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h15
11:12 AM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnECE 151 · ICE 913
On time
8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h38
11:40 AM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 117
On time
8:11 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h59
12:10 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 527
On time
8:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h15
12:12 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 2513 · ICE 563
On time
9:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h29
12:49 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS8 · ICE 915
On time
9:47 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h53
1:40 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 529
On time
9:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h15
1:12 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 2583
On time
10:35 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h12
1:47 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 595
On time
11:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h24
3:14 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect

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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 16 times per day, taking around 4h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.

There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 21:28. The fastest train covers the 305 km distance in 3h 15m.

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
Distance
305 km
Average train duration
4h 28m
Cheapest ticket price
€18
Trains per day
16
Direct trains
10
Fastest train
3h 15m
First train
12:17 AM
Last train
9:28 PM
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Tue
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

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 €18. 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 15m
Cheapest Price
€18
Deutsche Bahn frequency
16 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

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.

FAQs
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 €49; 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 15m 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 9:28 PM.
Yes,there are 10 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 15m 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

Most Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to München Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at München Ost. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Munich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Frankfurt am Main
Arrival train stations in Munich
Frankfurt (Main) HbfIm Hauptbahnhof, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, GermanyWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre

Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS9, S8, S6, S5, S4, S3, S2, S1 · 5m · €1 · every ~51 min
BusN5, N12, N4 · 5m · every ~1 min
Tram18, 14, 12, 11 · 6m · €3 · every ~38 min
SubwayU5, U4 · 4m · €3 · every ~39 min

Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services

Frankfurt (Main) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.

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