Late on Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof → Munich Hauptbahnhof? Here's What You're Owed.
If your train arrived 60+ minutes late, you're legally entitled to money back. We get it for you.
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- Claims settled in 4–8 weeks
Around 33.8% of trains on this route arrive late. That's not a bad day — that's a pattern. And every one of those delayed passengers is owed money. Most never claim. Under EU 2021/782, if your train arrived 60 or more minutes late, you get 25% of your ticket back. Two hours or more? 50% back. On a typical fare for this route, that's Up to EUR 99.50 on a EUR 199 ticket. We get it back for you. You pay nothing unless we win.
What Compensation Are You Owed?
60 minutes late: 25% of ticket price. Two hours late: 50% of ticket price. For a real example: Up to EUR 99.50 on a EUR 199 ticket. Calculated on what you actually paid — discounts and sale fares included.
Compensation under EU Regulation 2021/782
| Delay | You are owed | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 60–119 minutes | 25% of ticket price | €25 on a €100 ticket |
| 120+ minutes | 50% of ticket price | €50 on a €100 ticket |
| Cancellation | Full refund or rerouting | Full ticket price refunded |
| Missed connection | 25–50% based on total delay | Calculated on full journey ticket |
| Regulation | EU 2021/782 | |
Why This Route Has a Delay Problem
The main causes on this route: Frankfurt Hbf congestion, Nuremberg bottleneck, ICE technical faults. Delays are worst in December, January, July. Here's what matters: none of these let the operator off the hook. Congestion, technical failures, infrastructure issues — that's on them, not you. Regulators consistently side with passengers on these claims. If they try to reject yours, we appeal. See the FAQ on disputed claims.
How We Get Your Money Back
- 1
Tell us your journey — takes 30 seconds. Your route, your ticket price, and when you arrived. That's it. We do the rest.
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We verify the delay and calculate exactly what you're owed. We check the actual arrival time against your scheduled arrival under EU 2021/782. 60–119 minutes late = 25% back. 120+ minutes = 50% back.
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We file the claim with Deutsche Bahn on your behalf. We write the claim, submit it, and chase it. If they reject it, we appeal. If they go quiet, we escalate to the rail regulator.
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You get paid. We take 25% — only if we win.. When the money lands, we take our cut. If the claim fails for any reason, you pay nothing. Zero.
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Your Questions, Straight Answers
My Frankfurt to Munich ICE was over an hour late. What am I owed?
60–119 minutes late: 25% of what you paid. 120+ minutes: 50%. On a EUR 99 economy fare that's EUR 24.75 to EUR 49.50. On a EUR 199 flexible ticket, up to EUR 99.50. About 34% of services on this route are delayed — your claim is legitimate.
DB rerouted my train and I still arrived late. Can I claim?
Yes. Compensation is based on the delay to your final destination — Munich. It doesn't matter how DB got you there. If you arrived 60+ minutes late, you're owed money.
DB say it was Frankfurt congestion. Can they use that as an excuse?
No. Frankfurt congestion is a systemic, well-documented problem within Deutsche Bahn's own network. That is not force majeure. We challenge these rejections.
How do I start a claim?
Tell us your journey on TrainOwed — takes 30 seconds. We verify the delay, file the claim with DB, and chase it. You pay 25% only if we win.
How long do I have?
90 days from your travel date. DB deletes journey records after that. Don't leave it — check now.
Last updated: March 2026