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 US$22.00. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, US$68. If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around US$61.

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 73 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 21:51. 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

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Munich to Frankfurt am Main by train?

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

What is the Munich to Frankfurt am Main train price?

The lowest price available on this route is US$22.00. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around US$68. Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around US$61.

How far in advance can I book my Munich to Frankfurt am Main train tickets?

Tickets for this route go on sale 12 months in advance of the departure date.

What’s the travel time from Munich to Frankfurt am Main by train?

The fastest journey time is 3 hours and 9 minutes.