There are 8 ways to get from Munich to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Munich International Airport
best- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
2h 33m€76–247Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Frankfurt Airportbus N28 / ...
5h€30–50Train
- Take the train from München Hbf to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
3h 19m€45–150Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Munich to Frankfurt (FRA)376.6 km
3h 43mDrive 376.6 km
- Drive from Munich to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)car 376.6 km
3h 43m€56–80Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly
- Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
- Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
3h 20m€126–290Train to Salzburg Airport, fly
- Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SZG - FRA
5h 14m€149–367Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
4h 13m€78–162
Munich to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Munich to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Munich to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs €75 - €250.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Munich central bus station station and arriving at Frankfurt Airport. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from München Hbf and arriving at Frankfurt. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Munich and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is 336 km. The road distance is 376.6 km.
The best way to get from Munich to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €45 - €150.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Munich to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), including transfers.
Munich to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Munich central bus station.
Munich to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
The best way to get from Munich to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs €75 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €150 and takes 3h 19m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Munich, Germany and Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Germany?
Condor Flugdienst and Lufthansa fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA) hourly. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €75–150 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Munich International Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–230
Flights from Nuremberg Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–160
Flights from Salzburg Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–300
- Website
- condor.com
Flights from Munich International Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–200
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from München Hbf to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–150
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Muenchen Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from München Hbf to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 221 800 20 80
- info@msm-gruppe.de
- Website
- MSM Partyzug
Train from München Hbf to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- MSM Partyzug
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–130
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 30 200 73-0
- kommunikation@transdev.de
- Website
- Transdev GmbH
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Schedules at
- Transdev GmbH
- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- service@westbahn.at
- Website
- Westbahn
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Westbahn
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Munich central bus station to Frankfurt Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Munich to Frankfurt (FRA)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Munich to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is 377 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Munich to Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
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