There are 6 ways to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Munich Airport (MUC) by plane, train, bus, night train 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.
Recommended option
Fly • 55 min
Cheapest option
Night train • 6h 42m
4 alternative options
Train • 4h 12m
Train via München Hbf • 4h 20m
Bus • 6h 26m
Drive • 3h 10m
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Munich Airport (MUC) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Munich Airport (MUC) is to drive which costs €60 - €90 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Munich Airport (MUC) is to fly which takes 55 min and costs €100 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Munich Airport (MUC). However, there are services departing from Frankfurt Airport and arriving at Flughafen München via Nuremberg central bus station and Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Munich Airport (MUC). However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Flughafen München via Pasing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Munich Airport (MUC) is 300 km. The road distance is 387.8 km.
The best way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Munich Airport (MUC) without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €75 - €90.
It takes approximately 55 min to fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich (MUC), including transfers and time at the airport.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Munich Airport (MUC) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt Airport station.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Munich Airport (MUC) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Frankfurt station.
The best way to get from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Munich Airport (MUC) is to fly which takes 55 min and costs €100 - €320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €90 and takes 4h 12m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 6h 26m.
- Distance: 300.2 km
- Duration: 55 min
What companies run services between Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Germany and Munich Airport (MUC), Germany?
Lufthansa and Swiss fly from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Munich Airport (MUC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Munich Airport (MUC) via Pasing in around 4h 12m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €380
Flights from Frankfurt to Munich via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €700
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Munich via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €700
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Frankfurt to Pasing
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65 - €75
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Frankfurt to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65 - €75
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Pasing to Flughafen München
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10 - €15
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Frankfurt Flughafen to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50 - €160
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €130 - €160
- Seating Carriage
- €51 - €57
- Couchette Carriage
- €95 - €120
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One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Frankfurt Airport to Nuremberg central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19 - €27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Ingolstadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9 - €14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Frankfurt Main Airport P36 to Nuremberg Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +49 841 97439333
- info@invg.de
- Website
- invg.de
Bus from Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof West to Flughafen München
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Ingolstädter Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Frankfurt Airport to Munich Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Munich Airport (MUC) bus services, operated by Ingolstädter Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, arrive at Flughafen München station.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Munich Airport (MUC) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, arrive at Flughafen München station.
Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Munich Airport (MUC) is 388 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Munich Airport (MUC).
Swiss and Lufthansa offer flights from Frankfurt Airport to Munich Airport.
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