How to get from Frankfurt to Munich
- 304 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h
- 72 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 19m
direct
Train
€28
Cheapest
4h 40m
direct
Bus
€20
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 10 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Frankfurt to Munich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 304 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
304 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €102Checked Oct 9 | 1hFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €18Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 3h 19mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €18Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 4h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€102Checked Oct 91h · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€18Omio catalogue, Oct 103h 19m · directSee Train details
- Bus€18Omio catalogue, Oct 104h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Frankfurt to Munich: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Frankfurt → Munichbus
FlixBus·4h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Frankfurt to Munich
FlixBus runs 72 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:15 and the last at 23:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 72 | 00:15 | 23:40 |
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 58 | 04:54 | 20:51 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:15
- 00:40
- 01:15
- 01:40
- 05:45
- 06:45
- 07:00
- 07:45
- 08:00
- 09:00
- 09:20
- 10:20
- 10:45
- 11:10
- 11:20
- 11:40
- 11:45
- 12:10
- 12:15
- 12:40
- 12:45
- 13:10
- 13:15
- 13:45
- 14:15
- 14:40
- 15:15
- 15:40
- 16:15
- 17:15
- 18:10
- 18:30
- 18:35
- 19:10
- 19:15
- 19:30
- 19:35
- 20:10
- 20:15
- 20:30
- 20:35
- 21:15
- 22:40
- 23:15
- 23:40
All departuresDeutsche Bahn
- 04:54
- 05:54
- 06:21
- 06:41
- 06:51
- 06:57
- 07:41
- 07:50
- 07:57
- 08:10
- 08:22
- 08:41
- 08:51
- 08:57
- 09:41
- 09:50
- 09:57
- 10:03
- 10:22
- 10:41
- 10:51
- 10:57
- 11:41
- 11:50
- 11:57
- 12:11
- 12:21
- 12:41
- 12:51
- 12:57
- 13:41
- 13:50
- 13:57
- 14:11
- 14:22
- 14:41
- 14:51
- 14:57
- 15:41
- 15:50
- 15:57
- 16:10
- 16:22
- 16:41
- 16:51
- 16:57
- 17:41
- 17:50
- 17:57
- 18:11
- 18:22
- 18:41
- 18:51
- 18:57
- 19:50
- 19:57
- 20:22
- 20:51
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusFrankfurt-MunichBook →
Deutsche BahnFrankfurt-MunichBook →
CondorFrankfurt am Main-Munich AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Condor; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Frankfurt to Munich works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Frankfurt to Munich, about 4h 40m. In total it's roughly €20 over 4h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Frankfurt to Munich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt to Munich?
The most useful route takes about 4h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Frankfurt to Munich?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:15 and the last at 23:40, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Frankfurt to Munich?
72 a day with FlixBus, between 00:15 and 23:40.
When is the first train from Frankfurt to Munich?
The first train with Deutsche Bahn leaves at 04:54 and the last at 20:51, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Frankfurt to Munich?
58 a day with Deutsche Bahn, between 04:54 and 20:51.
How far is Munich from Frankfurt?
About 304 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Frankfurt to Munich cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €20. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Frankfurt to Munich?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Condor.
Can you get from Frankfurt to Munich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 15m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt to Munich?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 10 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 12 May 2026