Munich to Frankfurt am Main by train

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Overview: trains from Munich to Frankfurt am Main

Find the key information for travelling by train from Munich 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 00:00 View journey
Last train 22:46 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 3hr 9m View journey
Distance (km) 304
Trains / day 79 View all
Cheapest journey AU$12.41 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 35m
Train operators 13

Going from Munich to Frankfurt am Main by train

About to set off from Munich to Frankfurt am Main by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Cost of train tickets between Munich and Frankfurt am Main

The cheapest train tickets from Munich to Frankfurt am Main start at AU$12.41. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, AU$91. If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around AU$141.

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Munich to Frankfurt am Main is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 12 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Train times for travel between Munich and Frankfurt am Main

If you are taking the train from Munich to Frankfurt am Main, you will have 79 trains each day (with a departure every 3 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 00:00. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:46. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:00, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 22:46.

How long does the train from Munich to Frankfurt am Main take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 3 hours and 9 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 304 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Munich and Frankfurt am Main?

Tickets along this route go on sale 12 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

More information on train travel from Munich to Frankfurt am Main

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Frankfurt am Main city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Munich to Frankfurt am Main

Want to know more about your journey from Munich to Frankfurt am Main? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Munich and Frankfurt am Main is 304 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.