How to get from Frankfurt to Munich
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Frankfurt to Munich. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 513 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €20, on Wed, Sep 9.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
513 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €75Checked Sep 5 | 1hFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €18Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 3h 29mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €21Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 4h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€75Checked Sep 51h · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€18Omio catalogue, Sep 83h 29m · directSee Train details
- Bus€21Omio catalogue, Sep 84h 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?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Frankfurt am Main → Munich Airportflight
Condor·1h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Frankfurt to Munich
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€79October 2026
€72Departures from Frankfurt to Munich
FlixBus runs 46 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:15 and the last at 23:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 46 | 00:15 | 23:40 |
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 40 | 04:54 | 18:41 |
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 Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
CondorFrankfurt am Main-Munich AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusFrankfurt-MunichBook →
LufthansaFrankfurt am Main-Munich AirportSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnFrankfurt-MunichBook →On this route you travel with Condor, FlixBus, Lufthansa, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Frankfurt to Munich works
Start with a Condor flight from Frankfurt to Munich, about 1h. In total it's roughly €75 over 1h, direct, no transfers.
Frankfurt to Munich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt to Munich?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Munich from Frankfurt?
About 513 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Frankfurt to Munich cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €20 to €28. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Frankfurt to Munich?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h.
How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Munich?
About 1h, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Frankfurt and Munich?
Frankfurt is FRA and Munich is MUC, so this route is usually written FRA to MUC.
Which operators run Frankfurt to Munich?
On this route you travel with Condor, FlixBus, Lufthansa, Deutsche Bahn.
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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