Frankfurt am Main to Munich distance
The distance from Frankfurt am Main (Germany) to Munich (Germany) is 393 km by road, with a driving time of about 3 h 59 min. The straight-line distance is 305 km (189 miles); Munich lies to the SE of Frankfurt am Main.
Reverse direction: Munich to Frankfurt am Main distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 305 km | 53 min |
| Car (road) | 393 km | 3 h 59 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Frankfurt am Main to Munich would cost roughly 794–1067 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 393 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main is located in Hessen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 6′ 39.32″ N, 8° 40′ 55.66″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.11 |
| Longitude | 8.68 |
| Region | Hessen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 756,021 |
Munich
Munich is located in Bayern, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 48° 8′ 6.45″ N, 11° 34′ 55.13″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 48.14 |
| Longitude | 11.58 |
| Region | Bayern |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,505,005 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Frankfurt am Main and Munich is at 49.13° N, 10.16° E.
The nearest town is Kreßberg, Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall, Baden-Württemberg — about 152 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Frankfurt am Main from Munich?
By car it is 393 km, with a driving time of about 3 h 59 min. The straight-line distance between Frankfurt am Main and Munich is 305 kilometres (189 miles or 164 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Munich?
The driving distance is 393 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 3 h 59 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Munich from Frankfurt am Main?
Munich lies to the SE (135°) as seen from Frankfurt am Main.
How long is a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Munich?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 53 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Frankfurt am Main to Munich cost?
Over 393 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Frankfurt am Main to Munich would cost roughly 794–1067 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Frankfurt am Main
Distances from Munich
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Munich → Starnberg | 28 km |
| Munich → Herrsching | 44 km |
| Munich → Bad Tölz | 52 km |
| Munich → Tegernsee | 52 km |
| Munich → Rottach-Egern | 55 km |
| Munich → Rosenheim | ≈ 66 km |
| Munich → Augsburg | 68 km |
| Munich → Murnau am Staffelsee | 71 km |
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