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

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

Showing times and prices for Nov 28

Cheapest price

€22

Average price

€112

Fastest journey

3 h 11 m

Average duration

3 h 12 m

Trains per day

38

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 €112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.

Fast trains

Of the 38 trains that leave Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for Munich on Fri, Nov 28, 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Nov 28 the direct trains cover the 305 km distance in an average of 3 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 11 m .

On Fri, Nov 28 the slowest trains will take 3 h 12 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
02:25AM5h03
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
07:28AMMunich Hbf
221One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 821
08:54PM3h46
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
12:40AMMunich Hbf
401One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 695
09:50PM3h28
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
01:18AMMunich Hbf
441One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 729
07:54PM3h24
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
11:18PMMunich Hbf
441One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 827
04:54AM3h12
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
08:06AMMunich Hbf
531One-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 €137.

Distance: 305 km

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Flight

€96

Average price

€26

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Cheapest

€249

Average price

3h 58m

Average total duration

3h 28m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 47m

Average total duration

7h 17m

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3h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

55m

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3h 0m

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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, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 11:39 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
deutsche_bahnICE 27 · ICE 1005
Delayed
11:49 AM 11:22 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h39
3:07 PM 3:07 PMMunich Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 279 · ICE 517
Delayed
11:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h36
3:39 PM 3:39 PMMunich Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 625
Delayed
12:12 PM 11:54 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h13
3:22 PM 3:22 PMMunich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 575 · ICE 567
Delayed
12:09 PM 12:05 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h44
3:49 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 597
On time
12:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h26
4:16 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 627
Delayed
12:56 PM 12:54 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h12
4:07 PM 4:07 PMMunich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 29 · ICE 707
On time
1:21 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h42
5:03 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 629
Delayed
1:54 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h13
5:11 PM 5:11 PMMunich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 577 · ICE 569
On time
2:05 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h44
5:49 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 1219
On time
2:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h22
6:12 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 721
On time
2:54 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h13
6:07 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 229 · ICE 1007
On time
3:21 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h41
7:02 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 723
On time
3:54 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h12
7:06 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 579 · ICE 1069
On time
4:05 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h51
7:56 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 691
On time
4:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h23
8:13 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 725
On time
4:54 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h13
8:07 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 927 · ICE 1009
Delayed
5:31 PM 5:21 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h41
9:02 PM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 727
On time
5:54 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h16
9:10 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 693
On time
6:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h23
10:13 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 729
On time
6:54 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h24
10:18 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 821
On time
7:54 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h26
11:20 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Friday, November 28
deutsche_bahnICE 827
On time
3:54 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h12
7:06 AM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 521
On time
4:54 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h12
8:06 AM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 911
On time
5:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h26
8:28 AM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 1511 · ICE 267
On time
6:05 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h44
9:49 AM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 5256:54 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h13
10:07 AM Munich Hbf0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 23 · ICE 1003
On time
7:22 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h40
11:02 AM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 527
On time
7:54 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h16
11:10 AM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 571 · ICE 563
On time
8:05 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h44
11:49 AM Munich Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 593
On time
8:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h23
12:13 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 529
On time
8:54 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h11
12:05 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 1621
On time
9:22 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h21
12:43 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 621
On time
9:54 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h12
1:06 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 595
On time
10:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h24
2:14 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 623
On time
10:54 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h18
2:12 PM Munich Hbf
0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnICE 27 · ICE 100511:22 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h39
3:01 PM Munich Hbf1 transfer

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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 10 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €29 but you can travel from only €17 by bus.

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:21, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 305 km distance in 3h 11m.

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
3h 28m
Cheapest ticket price
€29
Trains per day
10
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
3h 11m
First train
06:21
Last train
21:30
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 from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich trainsDeutsche Bahn 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
1h 36m
Cheapest Price
€30
Deutsche Bahn frequency
10 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

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 €65; 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 3 h 12 min   to travel the 304 km long trip, with around there are 13 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich leaves at 00: 25. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich leaves at 21: 51.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich without having to change trains with Deutsche Bahn. There are 7 direct trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Take the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich train with Deutsche Bahn. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Munich as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 51.
A trip to Munich 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 by train is March.
You have options as you can travel from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Munich 3 different ways: train, coach or 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
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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