The cheapest and fastest trains from Munich to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Cheapest price
€24
Average price
€59
Fastest journey
3 h 16 m
Average duration
3 h 17 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
305 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around €59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.
Of the 35 trains that leave Munich for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf on Wed, Jul 08, 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 08 the direct trains cover the 305 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 16 m .
On Wed, Jul 08 the slowest trains will take 3 h 17 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 69810:46 PM4h33Munich Hbf3:19 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€241One-way0 transfers
ICE 5227:45 PM3h20Munich Hbf11:05 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€241One-way0 transfers
ICE 888 · ICE 10224:03 AM3h34Munich Hbf7:37 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€241One-way1 transfer
ICE 7286:44 AM3h18Munich Hbf10:02 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€241One-way0 transfers
ICE 5208:45 PM3h18Munich Hbf12:03 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€241One-way0 transfers
ICE 7229:46 AM3h16Munich Hbf1:02 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€801One-way0 transfers
ICE 5265:46 PM3h16Munich Hbf9:02 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€801One-way0 transfers
ICE 6203:45 PM3h17Munich Hbf7:02 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€721One-way0 transfers
ICE 62811:45 AM3h17Munich Hbf3:02 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€661One-way0 transfers
ICE 6222:45 PM3h17Munich Hbf6:02 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€721One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a flight costs an average of €114.
Distance: 305 km
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Live departures
Munich to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Tuesday, July 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 726 | Delayed 7:42 AM Munich Hbf | 3h20 | 9:08 AM 9:08 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2090 | On time 7:47 AM Munich Hbf | 3h57 | 11:44 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 882 · ICE 926 | On time 8:05 AM Munich Hbf | 3h32 | 11:37 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 724 | On time 8:45 AM Munich Hbf | 3h17 | 12:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 568 · ICE 770 | On time 9:02 AM Munich Hbf | 3h38 | 12:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 722 | On time 9:46 AM Munich Hbf | 3h16 | 1:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1094 | On time 9:47 AM Munich Hbf | 3h57 | 1:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 720 | On time 10:45 AM Munich Hbf | 3h17 | 2:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 566 · ICE 578 | On time 11:02 AM Munich Hbf | 3h38 | 2:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 628 | On time 11:45 AM Munich Hbf | 3h17 | 3:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 916+ TGV 9583 | Delayed 12:20 PM Munich Hbf | 3h40 | 2:10 PM 2:10 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 626 | On time 12:45 PM Munich Hbf | 3h17 | 4:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 564 · ICE 576 | On time 1:02 PM Munich Hbf | 3h38 | 4:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 624 | On time 1:45 PM Munich Hbf | 3h17 | 5:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 786 · ICE 26 | On time 2:06 PM Munich Hbf | 3h30 | 5:36 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 622 | On time 2:45 PM Munich Hbf | 3h17 | 6:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 562 · ICE 574 | On time 3:02 PM Munich Hbf | 3h38 | 6:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 620 | On time 3:45 PM Munich Hbf | 3h17 | 7:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 784 · ICE 24 | On time 4:06 PM Munich Hbf | 3h31 | 7:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 528 | On time 4:44 PM Munich Hbf | 3h18 | 8:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2582 | On time 4:46 PM Munich Hbf | 3h23 | 8:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 266 · ICE 572 | On time 4:58 PM Munich Hbf | 3h42 | 8:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 526 | On time 5:46 PM Munich Hbf | 3h16 | 9:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 782 · ICE 22 | On time 6:11 PM Munich Hbf | 3h26 | 9:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 524 | On time 6:44 PM Munich Hbf | 3h18 | 10:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 590 | On time 6:45 PM Munich Hbf | 3h24 | 10:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 522 | On time 7:45 PM Munich Hbf | 3h20 | 11:05 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 520 | On time 8:45 PM Munich Hbf | 3h18 | 12:03 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1080 · ICE 699 | On time 10:33 PM Munich Hbf | 4h18 | 2:51 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 698 | On time 10:46 PM Munich Hbf | 4h33 | 3:19 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 888 · ICE 1022 | On time 4:03 AM Munich Hbf | 3h34 | 7:37 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 822 | On time 4:41 AM Munich Hbf | 3h21 | 8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1068 · ICE 774 | On time 4:59 AM Munich Hbf | 3h41 | 8:40 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 820 | On time 5:44 AM Munich Hbf | 3h18 | 9:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 728 | On time 6:44 AM Munich Hbf | 3h18 | 10:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Munich to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Trains from Munich to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 but you can travel from only €17 by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:03, the last at 22:51. The fastest train covers the 305 km distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 305 km |
Average train duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 3:03 AM |
Last train 10:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Munich to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Munich and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from €17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
TGV
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Munich to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Munich to Frankfurt (Main) 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 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Munich to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Most Munich to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains use the München Hbf to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Munich and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to München Hbf from Munich city centre
München Hbf is 1 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Hbf train station facilities and services
München 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: Cantina Estación Mediterrano, Rischart Bakery, Ditsch Pretzels, backWERK, Cafe-Shop, Le Crobag, Yorma's, Coffee Fellows, Dunkin Donuts, McDonald's, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes. . ATMs are available at München Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at München Hbf. Information desks are there is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at München Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at München Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at München Hbf: Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include a&o München Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel München, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost.
Getting to München Ost from Munich city centre
München Ost is 2 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Ost train station facilities and services
München Ost 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: Haidhauser Augustiner, Burger King, Tassilogarten, Mitani
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at München Ost. ATMs are available at München Ost.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at München Ost. Information desks are available at München Ost.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at München Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at München Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at München Ost: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at München Ost.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton Munich City, MOMA1890, Mk Hotel, Hotel Pension Christl.
Getting to München-Pasing from Munich city centre
München-Pasing is 8 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München-Pasing train station facilities and services
München-Pasing 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: Burger King, McDonald's, Hunsinger in der Goldenen Gans, Orexi Taverna
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at München-Pasing. ATMs are available at München-Pasing.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at München-Pasing. Information desks are available at München-Pasing.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at München-Pasing. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at München-Pasing: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at München-Pasing: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at München-Pasing.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Guenstigwohnen24.de, Jagdschloss Residenz, Hotel Miano.
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:
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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