Munich Airport to Frankfurt am Main by train

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Overview: trains from Munich Airport to Frankfurt am Main

Find the key information for travelling by train from Munich Airport to Frankfurt am Main, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 01:24 View journey

Last train 23:55 View journey

Avg changes 1

Fastest journey 4hr View journey

Distance (km) 299

Trains / day 48 View all

Cheapest journey AU$86.87 View journey

Avg journey time 4hr 50m

Train operators 15

Munich Airport to Frankfurt am Main train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Munich Airport to Frankfurt am Main by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Munich Airport to Frankfurt am Main take around 4 hours, covering a distance of approximately 299 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Munich Airport is scheduled to depart at around 01:24. The last departure is usually at around 23:55. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 48 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 16 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$86.87.

We think any time is a great time to visit Frankfurt am Main, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Frankfurt am Main.

Is there a direct train from Munich Airport to Frankfurt am Main?

The journey between Munich Airport and Frankfurt am Main usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Munich Airport to Frankfurt am Main every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Munich Airport to Frankfurt am Main?

The Munich Airport to Frankfurt am Main train travel takes about 4 hours, no matter when you leave.

What are the Munich Airport to Frankfurt am Main train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Frankfurt am Main leaving Munich Airport at around 01:24 and the last train leaving at around 23:55. This is the same at the weekend.

Frankfurt am Main to Munich Airport by train