Door-to-door time not modelled. Fastest train 3h22 (Frankfurt (Main) Hbf → München Hbf), Up to 11 direct trains/day, ~31 connections/day incl. changes. Checked 2026-11-01.
The comparison
| Fastest train | 3h22Frankfurt (Main) Hbf → München Hbf |
|---|---|
| Trains | Up to 11 direct trains/day, ~31 connections/day incl. changes (bahn.de, as of 1 Nov 2026)Deutsche Bahn ICE |
| Flight | – |
| Door to door | Door-to-door time not modelled |
| Air & rail | Munich is a Lufthansa Express Rail station: ICE to Frankfurt Airport sold on a Lufthansa ticket with connection guarantee, fast-lane security and Miles & More credit (for connecting to LH flights at FRA). |
| Points | DB BahnBonus: 1 reward point + 1 status point per EUR spent on DB tickets; national free trip from 750 points (2nd class, one-way; 750-2,000 depending on route/date/demand), international free trip from 1,750 points (2nd class one-way). Lufthansa Express Rail (DB ICE sold on a Lufthansa ticket to/from Frankfurt Airport, connection guarantee): Miles & More earns ticket price x 4 miles (x 6 with status) when booked via Lufthansa Group channels; Points/Qualifying Points also earned (capped). Only useful when connecting to a Lufthansa Group flight at FRA, not for city-to-city travel. |
Other sources show 3h10-3h16 fastest on some dates/routings (Trainline, timetable aggregators); bahn.de's own route page says 3h22. No sourced flight time captured for this pair.
Questions
Is the train faster than flying from Frankfurt to Munich?
Door-to-door time not modelled. The fastest train takes 3h22 city centre to city centre.
How often do trains run from Frankfurt to Munich?
Up to 11 direct trains/day, ~31 connections/day incl. changes (bahn.de, as of 1 Nov 2026)
Can I earn or use points on this train?
DB BahnBonus: 1 reward point + 1 status point per EUR spent on DB tickets; national free trip from 750 points (2nd class, one-way; 750-2,000 depending on route/date/demand), international free trip from 1,750 points (2nd class one-way). Lufthansa Express Rail (DB ICE sold on a Lufthansa ticket to/from Frankfurt Airport, connection guarantee): Miles & More earns ticket price x 4 miles (x 6 with status) when booked via Lufthansa Group channels; Points/Qualifying Points also earned (capped). Only useful when connecting to a Lufthansa Group flight at FRA, not for city-to-city travel.
Can I book the train with an airline?
Munich is a Lufthansa Express Rail station: ICE to Frankfurt Airport sold on a Lufthansa ticket with connection guarantee, fast-lane security and Miles & More credit (for connecting to LH flights at FRA).
Sources: bahn.de, thetrainline.com, lufthansa.com, miles-and-more.com, bahn.de
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