Train from Munich Airport to the city center. The blog of Elena Iskhakova. From Munich Airport to European cities by intercity bus

Many independent travelers are concerned about the question: “How to get to Munich Airport?”, So in this article I will tell you in detail how it is cheaper and more convenient to get to the airport and from the airport to the center of the Bavarian capital - Munich.

When preparing an independent trip to Munich, I advise you to follow these recommendations:

After booking the hotel, look at Google Maps where exactly your hotel is located in Munich, pay attention to city landmarks.
On the Munich public transport site Mvv-muenchen.de, get directions from the airport to your hotel if you plan to travel to the city by public transport. If you plan to get to the hotel in comfort, book a transfer or taxi in advance.
Write down the address of your hotel on a piece of paper and, if possible, upload a map of Munich, a metro map of Munich and other useful information to your smartphone.

Munich Airport (Flughafen München) It is an international airport with a passenger turnover of 38 million people, which is located 28.5 km (17.7 miles) northeast of Munich near the city of Freising. The airport consists of two terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Flights from Moscow Aeroflot airlines arrive and depart from Terminal 1.

How and where to buy a train ticket at Munich Airport

Tickets for the train to the city can be bought at the Deutsche Bahn German railway office, you will recognize the office by the large red logo with letters DB or in a special ticket machine. The DB office is located between the terminals in a dedicated center called MAC Airport Center.

If you get lost, then around the airport you will find many stalls with information where they will help you find the way and answer all your questions.

The most convenient way to get from the airport to the center of Munich is by train (such as our Aeroexpress train). Trains and trains here are modern and comfortable, so a trip to the city will not take you much effort.

Every 10-20 minutes (from 4.00 to 1.30) to the center of Munich from the airport railway station Flughafen München Besucherpark there are trains. The train station is very close - within walking distance from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. From Munich Airport, you can take the train to the main station of the city S1 and S8. A train S1 during the trip stops at the stations: Neufahrn, Laim, Hauptbahnhof (Main Train Station), Marienplatz, Ostbahnhof. Travel time to Munich Main Station is 45 minutes, and Marienplatz is 48 minutes. The S8 train passes through the following stations: Ismaning, Ostbahnhof, Marienplatz, Hauptbahnhof (Munich Main Station), Pasing. Travel time to the main station is 41 minutes, to Marienplatz - 38 minutes.

The cost of a trip by train is € 11.60 (4 zones) per person one way. But, if you are traveling with a fellow traveler or if you intend to continue your trip to Bavaria, it is best to find out about the types of travel cards that you can buy at the railway ticket office, for example, Group Pass.

The most convenient and cheapest way to buy a pass called Airport-City Day Ticketbehind €13 or, if you are traveling in a group, then buy Partner Airport-City Day Ticketbehind € 24,30 valid for travel of 5 people (travel prices are valid for 2019). This pass will operate all day, and you can ride on it by S-Bahn, U-Bahn (metro) trains, buses and trams within the city. Baggage is also included in the fare.

If you decide to save money and go to the city by bus, then you will find bus stops at the entrances to Terminal 1 and 2.

Munich city center can be reached by bus Lufthansa Airport Bus, which stops at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, and in the city center - at the main railway station. Travel time is 40 minutes, the cost of the trip is 10.50 € one way, both ways - 17 €.

From Munich Airport to European cities by intercity bus

From the airport, using the company's direct buses, you can reach the following cities in Germany, the Czech Republic and Austria:

Nuremberg - fare from 19 Euro
Augsburg - fare from 9 Euro
Regensburg - fare from 8 Euro
Prague - fare from 18 Euro
Stuttgart - fare from 12 Euro
Ulm - fare from 10 Euro
Frankfurt am Main - fare from 20 Euro
Salzburg - fare from 12 Euro

On the airport map you can see many bus stops at the airport, and it is better to know in advance where your bus leaves from.

Bus tickets throughout Europe can be purchased online. The website compares ticket prices for all companies in the same directions and you do not need to spend time looking for the right bus company. The site is in Russian, payment can be made by card in any currency: Euro, Czech crowns, rubles and hryvnias. Ticket prices for Infobus are the same as on the official websites of bus companies, you will not overpay a penny. Keep in mind that cheap tickets are sorted out very quickly to popular destinations, especially in the summer, so don't delay your purchase.

Bus tickets can also be bought on the website of an international company, which has the largest route network in Europe.

From Munich Hotels to the Shuttle Airport

Many Munich hotels have special shuttle vans to the airport. Below is a list of hotels that provide such a service for a small fee:

Schweiger’s Landgasthof Hotel
München Airport Marriott Hotel is the best service hotel near the airport, room rate is approximately 130 Euro per night.
Corbin Feng Shui Business Hotel
Kempinski Hotel Airport München is a hotel with excellent service and from which it is very convenient to get to the airport even at night. Room rates from 150 Euro.
Dorint Hotel Airport München Freising
Hotel Eschenhof
Hotel Hallbergerhof is the best hotel price near Munich Airport. The cost of a double room is from 90 Euro per night.
Hotel Eschenhof
Isar hotel freising
Hotel Henry
Lindner Hotel Kaiserhof

In these hotels it is convenient to stay if you are changing in Munich or you need to fly out early in the morning and you do not want to get from the city center to the airport.

Airport Taxi

At the arrival and departure areas of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, there are taxis in special parking lots, the services of which you can use. The cost of a trip to the city center will be approximately 60 € . Travel time is the same as on the train and bus, but if you travel with suitcases and children, it is more convenient to use a taxi.

Franz Josef Strauss Airport Munich (Flughafen München Franz Josef Strauß ) is an international airport located in Bavaria. Named after the former prime minister of Bavaria. The airport was commissioned on May 17, 1992. Germany's second largest airport in terms of passenger numbers. It is the base airport of the national company Lufthansa.

Munich Airport is located 40 km from the city center, but it is not difficult to get here thanks to public transport.

Regular routes of suburban trains (electric trains), called S-Bahn, and buses are a great alternative to more expensive taxi services.

By train S-BAHN

The "Airport - Munich" train is one of the most convenient modes of transport that can be used to get from the airport to the city. Schedule S1 and S8 very dense (from 4am to 1.30am). During the day, S-bahn trains run at intervals of 10 minutes.

Route S1 runs from the airport to the Hauptbahnhof Central Station and the Munich city center Marienplatz City Center.

Route S8 also goes to the Central Station, but in transit through the Ostbahnhof East Station. A map of routes S1 and S8 is located below.

Both lines pass through the central stations of the city: the main station, Marienplatz, Karlsplatz. If you go to the center of Munich, then there is practically no difference to you which line to take - you will end up at the central stations anyway.

How to find access to S-Bahn trains

To find the station from which trains depart, look for signs with a white “S” on a green background.

Which ticket to buy

The fare is 12 €. By ticket purchased The airport-city day ticket Until 6 am the next day, you will be able to travel by any means of public transport. If you are traveling in a group, you can purchase a special pass Gruppen Airport-City-Day-Ticket (formerly called - Partner) for a group of up to 5 people for only 23,20 €.

If you intend to go to another city immediately from the main station of Munich, then buy a Bavarian ticket (or a Bavarian ticket at night, if after 18 hours). On the Bavarian ticket, you will get from the airport through Munich Central Station to the city you need.

Children under 6 years old travel for free. For children aged 6-14 there is a special children's ticket Kinder-fahrkarte, one trip to any distance costs € 1.30, children's day ticket Kinder-tageskarte for the whole day it costs 3 €. If you bought a ticket for the Gruppen Airport-City-Day-Ticket group, then children 6-14 years old are considered in such a ticket for half a passenger. Thus, for example, 3 adults and 4 children can travel on a Gruppen Airport-City-Day-Ticket ticket.

Where can I buy a ticket?

Tickets are sold at S-Bahn stations and at airport ticket machines. Upon arrival at terminal 1 or 2, look for signs for “MAC”, this is the area where you buy train tickets and board trains.

Bus from Munich Airport to the center

City buses connect the airport with the suburbs of Munich - Erding, Freising and Markt Schwaben, so they are more suitable for locals than visitors. The only direct bus to Munich is the Lufthansa Airport Bus.
This bus takes you to the Nordfriedhof Underground Station and Munich Central Station Munich Hauptbahnhof. These buses are equipped with air conditioning, toilets and Wi-Fi. The cost of an adult ticket is 10.50 € one way, 17 € round-trip. Children - 5.50 € one way, 11 € round trip. These prices are indicated when buying online on the site, the driver price is 1 € more expensive. Travel time to the central station is about 45 minutes. Buses stop a few steps from Terminals 1 and 2.

Bus schedule from Munich center to the airport.
Bus schedule from the airport to the center of Munich.

Munich Airport Taxis

Taxis can be found in the arrivals and departures level E04 parking lot, in front of Terminal 1's A-E modules and along the bus parking area at Terminal 2.

In airports, cases of “warming up your hands” on tourists who first arrived in France are very common. There is an effective way not to get into trouble with “extra-tarifs”. One of the most effective alternatives is to call a taxi via the Internet. It’s quite possible to catch a taxi at the terminal, but with this option all risks are transferred to the passenger, the cost of a taxi can cost you 2 times more than the real fare. That is why it is advisable to place a preliminary order in the search form below. Confirmation of the order will be sent to you by e-mail, and the driver will wait at the exit from the arrivals area with a sign that indicates your last name. Also, the driver can help you with your luggage, and payment of the full price will be made only after arrival at the place that you will already know when booking a taxi.

Car hire at Munich Airport

You can rent a car directly at Munich Airport, at the end of your vacation you can return the car there.
To rent a car, we advise you to go to the car rental desk directly at the airport or use the services of a popular service, multifunctional and simple, which will allow you to choose the most suitable car at home and get it right after arrival.
To get to Munich Airport by car, you must first go about the A9 highway, and then turn onto the A92. Roads in Munich are free. Autobahns are fast and equipped with information boards.

Find cheap flights

If you have not purchased tickets to Munich, then right now you can use the convenient search form. All that is needed is to enter the point of departure and destination and the estimated dates of the trip, and then click “Find Air Tickets”. The flight search engine will select the best route for you and show the lowest price among airlines and airline ticket agencies.

We talk about ways to get from the airports of Munich and Memmingen to the city center by bus, train and taxi. Which options are better? Nuances, prices, schedules, useful links.

In Munich itself there is one airport, named after the politician Franz Josef Strauss. It is located 28 km northeast of the city, today it is one of the largest transport hubs in Europe. However, about 110 km from Munich city center, there is another airport, Memmingen, which serves mainly low-cost flights.

How to get from the airport to them. Strauss to the center of Munich

Airport them. Strauss was opened in 1992 and replaced the Munich-Rome Airport. Now it is Germany’s second largest passenger airport. The Lufthansa and Star Alliance companies are based here. The airport consists of two terminals and a satellite of the second terminal. You can get to the city center from Munich Airport by bus, local train (S-Bahn) and taxi. Let's figure out how to get there more conveniently.

City train S-Bahn

On the travelator you can quickly move to the central zone of the airport (terminal 1), on the second floor of which there is an underground station.

Which train to take?

S1 will pass through the north-eastern suburbs, and you will enter the city from the west: Hauptbahnhof - Marienplatz - München Ost;
S8 will be in the center on the opposite side, passing through the eastern suburbs.

To get from Munich Airport to Central station (Hauptbahnhof) by train is possible in 40 minutes, to the city center - in 45 minutes. The cost of a ticket to the Central Station is about 11.6 euros. If you are traveling in a small company up to 5 people, you can take a group ticket for 24.30 euros. In the MAC zone, they can be purchased at the Deutsche Bahn box office and vending machines in red and gray. Payment by coins, banknotes and card.

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Lufthansa Express Bus

You can also get from Munich Airport to the city center on the Lufthansa express bus. You will find his stop in front of the airport's central zone (MAC). By bus you can get to the city center, no matter which airline you flew to. It is fast, relatively inexpensive (from 10.5 euros - on the site, 11 - from the driver) and convenient - the express starts every 15 minutes. The bus stops at the Nordfriedhof metro station and at the city’s central station (Hauptbahnhof).

The journey from the airport to the station will take about 45 minutes. Please note that buses start at around 6:30 and end at around 22:30.

You can check all information about destinations and timetables at the information desk in the central zone and terminal 2.

On a note. If you need to get to Freising or Erding and Markt Schwaben, use the MVV (Munich Transport and Tariff Union) buses. Tickets can be purchased at the Deutsche Bahn / MVV ticket office on the third floor of the airport’s central area or at vending machines.

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Rent a Car

Planning to build your own routes and not depend on public transport schedules? Rent a car right at the airport. Book your car in advance at Skyscanner Car Hire.

You can also rent a car on the third floor of the airport's central zone (MAC).

Munich Airport Taxi

If you come at night or just want to quickly be at the hotel, then your option is a taxi. The service can be ordered in advance on the Kiwi Taxi website. For example, a trip from the airport to the Central Station will cost from 72 euros for 4 people. Taxis can also be ordered at the airport.

What to choose?

The most profitable option is the Lufthansa bus, but it runs only until 22:30. True, with a lot of luggage, getting to the stop is inconvenient.

If you are traveling with your whole family or a small company, then a group ticket for the S-Bahn train will become an inexpensive option (except for the night time from 1:30 to 4:00). And if you need to get to the hotel as quickly as possible without wasting time looking for it, if you have a small child, large luggage or you arrived late at night - a taxi will be the most convenient way.

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How to get from Memmingen Airport to Munich

Memmingen Airport was opened in 2004, located near the city of Memmingen in the Allgäu region. Airplanes of low-cost airlines Ryanair, Wizz Air, flytouropa / Avanti Air, Germania, Pobeda and others fly here. There is only one terminal.

To get to Munich, you must overcome a distance of 110 km. To do this, you can use the transfer or car rental service, take a train, bus or airport shuttle.

Bus + train

There is no train station at Memmingen Airport, so first you need to get to Memmingen city station by shuttle bus (about 10 minutes, costs 3 euros), and then by train to Munich.

Bus stops that go to Memmingen, Munich and Zurich are located directly in front of the terminal. A train ride to Munich Central Station will cost € 32.80. If you buy tickets on the bahn.de service, then the shuttle fare will be included in the price. The shuttle operates from approximately 7:00 to 22:00, the exact schedule you can see on the site mm-acs.de.

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Bus

Allgäu Airport Express Bus

If you want to go non-stop, then Allgäu Airport Express buses will suit you. They travel from the terminal to Munich Central Station, travel time is 1 hour 20 minutes. When booking online, the ticket costs 15 euros, right on the bus - from 20 euros. But do not forget that the buses start work from approximately 8: 00-9: 00 and end between approximately 22:00 and 23:00. The schedule can be checked on the Allgäu Airport Express website.

FLiXBUS buses run from Memmingen Station to Munich Central Station in 1 hour 30 minutes, and it costs from 5.9 euros. But to the station of Memmingen will need to be reached by shuttle. The only negative is that the buses do not run regularly, the schedule and the nearest departure should be checked on the FLiXBUS website.

In order not to get confused, use the Reiseassistent service. He will build the most convenient route and show the cost of the ticket.

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Rent a car

If you want to make your own path and explore the cities in the area, then rent a car. Directly at the airport there are cars of companies such as Europcar, Avis, Sixt. But you can pre-book your car at Skyscanner Car Hire. The airport is close to the A7 (Handewit-Füssen) and A96 (Munich-Lindau) motorways.

Munich Airport Taxi

In the event that you do not have a driver’s license or you arrive late at night, you can order a transfer in advance using the Kiwi Taxi service. It is simple and safe. The driver will meet you with a sign in the arrivals area.

Also at the airport you can find representatives of several companies: Allgäu Airport Express, Four Seasons Travel - Tirol Transfer, Lech Taxi.

What to choose?

The budget option is FLiXBUS if its schedule is right for you. If you arrive from 8:00 to 22:00, then the Allgäu Airport Express bus is ideal for 15 euros, it will run without transfers. The option with a shuttle and a train with a change in Memmingen is disadvantageous - from 32.8 euros. But if you arrived at night, you want to get directly to the hotel without unnecessary trouble and save time - then it is better to take a taxi.

Franz Josef Strauss International Airport Munich is the largest air hub in Bavaria. It includes 2 strips for takeoff and landing of aircraft and 2 multi-level terminals for passengers, united by the central airport building.

Munich train station is located in the very center of the city, so you can get to it by any transport that goes in this direction.

Railway transport

The easiest and most logical way to get to Munich train station is by commuter trains. Landing on electric trains is carried out at a station located at the underground level of the airport building. To get to it, you need to carefully follow the signs: the white letter S in the green circle.

You can buy a ticket either at the box office or at special ticket vending machines. Ticket machines work both non-cash and cash. You can pay with coins and bills up to 20 euros. Point of sale can be found on the signs MAC. The fare depends on the type of ticket:

Airport-City-Day Ticket Gruppe - a one-day ticket, suitable for traveling in groups of up to 5 people. Ideal for family use, since in this tariff children 6-14 years old are considered as one person. During the day, the ticket can be used an unlimited number of times for trips on any city transport in Munich. Ticket price - 23.9 euros per group;
Airport-City-Day Ticket Single is a single Ticket Gruppe fare option. Ticket price is 12.8 euros. Also allows during the day to ride on any type of municipal transport in the city;
Einzelfahrkarte - ticket for a one-time trip. Cost - 11.2 euros per person.

Children under 6 years old travel for free, but always accompanied by at least one adult.

Important! To get to the Main Station (Flughafen München-Hauptbahnhof), you need to choose a directionS1 or S8 - on the diagrams they are usually depicted by the blue and yellow lines, respectively.

The desired stop on line S1 and line S8 will be the 14th in a row. Travel time will be at least 40-45 minutes, taking into account the waiting train - up to an hour.

On weekdays, the first train leaves at 4:30 in the morning, the next at 5:50. Subsequent departures take place approximately every 20 minutes. Last departure at 0:10. On weekends and holidays (New Year and Christmas holidays - December 24-31), the movement starts at 5:30 and ends at 23:50, but the twenty-minute interval is maintained throughout the day.

Buses

You can also take buses to Munich from the airport. Departure is made from terminal No. 2 from 4 a.m. to 1 a.m. every 15 minutes. Transport moves to the Main Station and makes a stop in North Schwabing. Travel time is approximately 45 minutes, but traffic jams can increase it.

The cost of a bus ticket depends on how you purchase it. So, on the carrier’s website buying a ticket for an adult will cost 11 euros one way and 18 euros one way. A child ticket (6-14 years old) costs only 6 and 12 euros, respectively. When buying directly from the driver, the ticket price will be 1 euro higher.

Attention! Only private buses travel from the airport to the city, so city tickets do not apply to them.

Car sharing

For those who like to drive on their own, there is a car rental service. Offices of companies ready to provide car rental are located on the ground floor of the central airport building. It is also possible to book a vehicle in advance on the website of the selected company.

The cost of the service depends on the class of the car. So, simple mini-cars, economy class can be rented for 3 days for at least 75-80 euros. The cost of the Standard and the Universal will be close to a hundred euros, and for a luxury car you need to be ready to give at least 200 euros.

To conclude an agreement with a car-sharing company, you must have the following documents that belong to one person:

passport;
international driver's license.

It is also important that the driver is an adult, and his driving experience is at least 1-2 years. Some companies may present their requirements, for example, the presence of a driver’s credit card (VISA, MasterCard, AMEX).

Taxi and private transfer

Ordering a taxi or private transfer is ideal for those who value travel comfort above all else or are burdened with bulk luggage. Travel time by car is practically no different from travel time by bus or commuter train and is about 40-60 minutes.

The cost of a trip from Munich Airport to the city center is high: it will be at least 80 euros. The easiest way to book a car through the site or mobile applications, especially for those who do not speak fluent German. In addition, carriers often offer discounts for online orders.

The price for an individual transfer is higher than for a taxi, but the customer has the opportunity to choose a car class and receive additional services such as, for example, meeting at the airport or a Russian-speaking driver.

Munich is a city with a well-developed transport system. Getting from the airport directly to the center will not be a problem for the traveler. When choosing a travel method, you should focus on the number of people in the group and the amount of luggage. Traveling by train is the most inexpensive solution, but not very convenient for passengers with bulk luggage. Buses are the golden mean between the price and comfort of the trip, so it suits those who travel with the company well. Car sharing, taxi and private transfer are expensive, but they also have their advantages: high comfort and the possibility of additional services. How to get there! "

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You can get to the beer capital of Bavaria without any problems both by air, by train or by your own car. The fastest, of course, by plane.

By plane

Aeroflot, Lufthansa, S7, AirBerlin, Germanwings and some other airlines fly from Moscow (3 hours 15 minutes) and St. Petersburg (2 hours 45 minutes) to Munich. Ural Airlines connects the capital of Bavaria with Yekaterinburg (5 hours in the air). In addition, from many cities of the country you can fly to Munich with a transfer somewhere in Europe - in Frankfurt, Prague, etc.

From the airport to the city center can be reached by taxi, and by train, and by bus. The most convenient way is by train, they arrive in the very center of the city at the Hauptbahnhof main station, cost only 6-12 EUR per person one way and take about 40 minutes. Prices on the page are for October 2018.

By train and bus

Munich can be reached from Moscow by train. There are no direct trains, so travelers traveling by rail will have to transfer in one of the cities of Europe. The most popular transfer routes in Berlin, Prague, Frankfurt am Main, Mannheim and Hanover. Departure from the Belorussky station.

The largest of the three stations in Munich - the main railway station Munchen Hauptbahnhof today has 32 ground and 2 underground tracks - daily and short-distance trains leave from the station, and its throughput is about 350 thousand passengers per day. It is very easy to get to it - the station is located at the Hauptbahnhof Underground Station of the same name. There are taxi and parking lots for private cars for departing and mourners near the station.

If you spend 1 day in a sitting position and 20 hours are not afraid, then you can take a direct bus to Munich from Moscow (Riga Station) or St. Petersburg (Bus and Vitebsky stations).

Bus tickets to Munich at the best prices

By car

Getting to Munich by car is not a bad option for residents of the western outskirts of Russia. From Moscow, for example, to Munich can be reached in 28-30 hours (2700 km), depending on traffic jams and queues at the border. The road for the most part is not bad - the Minsk highway up to the border with Poland is at least two lanes in each direction with a lot of gas stations, wide curbs, parking lots, etc. The path goes through the Brest region, Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw, Prague, Pilsen - worthy points for excursions. The second option is to travel through the north - the territory of Belarus, Lithuania, the Kaliningrad region and Poland.