Shortest travel time:
3 h 12 m
Longest travel time:
5 h 9 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$47
Avg. daily departures:
33
Earliest departure:
01:17
Latest departure:
21:49
Frankfurt (Main)
Frankfurt (Main) train stations
Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof
Im Hauptbahnhof 60329, Frankfurt, Germany
Sudbanhof station
Süd Hedderichstraße 51 60594 , Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Frankfurt West station
Kasseler Str. 7, 60486 Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
391 km
Munich
Munich train stations
Munich Hauptbahnhof
Bayerstraße 10A, 80335, Munich, Germany
Munich Hauptbahnhof Gl.5-10
Bayerstraße 10A, 80335, Munich, Germany
Munich Hauptbahnhof Gl.27-36
Bayerstraße 10A, 80335, Munich, Germany

Frankfurt (Main) to Munich Train Information

Undoubtedly, taking a train when traveling Germany is a wise choice. Boasting a well-developed rail network with high-speed trains which connect dozens of German cities from center to center in record-fast travel times, it is easy to get around by train. As such, the popular Frankfurt - Munich train route offers more than 10 departure times per day to select from, plus, the trains are equipped with modern amenities, soft seats, plenty of luggage space and air-conditioning. Another reason to opt for traveling to the scenic Bavarian capital by train is that you can take a direct Frankfurt Airport to Munich train, boasting a travel time of astonishing 3 and a half hours.

 

How long does it take to travel by train from Frankfurt to Munich?

The InterCity express trains are very fast and boast the top speed of up to 330 km/h (205 mph). The overall Frankfurt to Munich train time is approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes, making travel via rail between these two German cities among the most convenient options.

How much is the train ticket from Frankfurt to Munich?

The ticket prices are formed based on several important factors. For example, a “last-minute ticket” can cost almost 2 times more than the one you’d buy in advance. Or, for example, the Economy Class tickets cost approximately 1.5 times less than the tickets for Business Class. As a rule, be ready to pay something about 130 - 220 USD for a one-way ticket.

Frankfurt (Main) to Munich Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
3 hrs 12 min
5 hrs 9 min
01:17
11:53
16
Afternoon trains
3 hrs 13 min
3 hrs 42 min
12:53
17:53
10
Evening trains
3 hrs 17 min
3 hrs 44 min
18:21
20:53
6
Night trains
3 hrs 29 min
3 hrs 29 min
21:49
21:49
1

Trains on Frankfurt (Main) - Munich Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
High-speed train
3 hrs 12 min
$56
26
IC (BeNe)
IC (BeNe)
Train with 1 change
3 hrs 40 min
$47
7
9.2 / 10 based on 56 reviews

Frankfurt to Munich Train Review & Rating

Used German trains for my trip to Bavaria, great surprise!

Kelly I. about traveling from Frankfurt to Munich