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Munich is one of the best-connected cities in Europe when it comes to rail travel. From most major German cities, you can reach Munich several times per day, often at least once per hour. High-speed ICE trains connect Munich with Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt and Cologne in just a few hours. International direct trains run to Austria, Switzerland, Italy, the Czech Republic and beyond.
There are also night train connections from Hamburg, Berlin, Dresden, the Ruhr area, Amsterdam, Vienna, Zurich, Rome and Prague. Night trains can be a good option if booked early. Budget fares are sometimes available in seating cars or couchette compartments, but the cheapest tickets are limited and sell out quickly.
Travellers within Bavaria can use the popular Bayern Ticket. For a fixed daily price (for one person or small groups), you can travel anywhere within Bavaria using regional trains (Regionalbahn and Regional Express). On weekdays, the ticket is valid from 9 a.m., and all day on weekends. A major advantage: the ticket also includes local public transport in Munich and many other Bavarian cities – U-Bahn (subway), S-Bahn (suburban trains), trams and buses.
If you travel from other parts of Germany and want to save money, you can use regional day tickets. However, journeys over longer distances can take significantly more time, as you must change trains frequently and are not allowed to use high-speed trains.
In addition to trains, long-distance buses connect Munich with many German and European cities. Carpooling services are also widely used and can be a flexible alternative.
Popular city tour with the hop on / hop off bus: This way of exploring Munich has become increasingly popular. The buses run regularly throughout the day. You can get off at any stop near major sights and continue your tour later with another bus. It is a convenient way to see many highlights in a short time. The open-top double-decker buses are especially attractive in good weather: More information and booking
Car
Munich is connected to several major motorways (Autobahnen). The A8 from Stuttgart and Salzburg, the A9 from Nuremberg and Berlin, and the A95 towards Garmisch-Partenkirchen are among the most important routes. The motorway towards Salzburg is often heavily congested, especially during holiday seasons and weekends.
If you arrive by car, keep in mind that parking in the city centre is limited and expensive. On-street parking spaces are scarce, and multi-storey car parks charge high hourly rates. A practical alternative is to use one of the many Park & Ride facilities on the outskirts of Munich. There, you can park your car and switch to the U-Bahn or S-Bahn to reach the city centre quickly and without stress.
Beer tour Munich: Great city tour with a guide through Munich on the topic of beer, beer halls, breweries, wheat beer including a stay in beer halls and 2 free beers. In the evening, duration 3.5 hours. Be sure to book online, very popular: More information and booking
Airplane
Munich Airport (Franz Josef Strauß Airport) is located about 35 km northeast of the city centre. It is one of Germany’s largest airports and offers direct flights to most major European cities as well as many intercontinental destinations.
Two S-Bahn lines (S1 and S8) connect the airport with Munich city centre. The journey takes about 40 to 45 minutes. A single ticket for the full distance is relatively expensive compared to inner-city fares. It can be cheaper to buy a day ticket covering the entire transport network, especially if you plan to use public transport again later that day. A partner day ticket for two people is often more economical than two separate single tickets.
Tickets can be purchased at ticket counters or at the ticket machines located throughout the airport and at all stations. The machines are user-friendly and accept cash (including banknotes) and EC cards. On trams and buses there are simpler machines inside the vehicles, but for S-Bahn and U-Bahn you must buy your ticket before entering the platform.
Ticket inspections are frequent, especially on S-Bahn lines. Travelling without a valid ticket results in a substantial fine.
A taxi ride from the airport to the city centre usually costs significantly more than public transport and takes approximately the same time as the S-Bahn (around 40–45 minutes, depending on traffic). There is also an airport bus service with comparable travel times.
At night, Munich operates night bus and tram services. During the week, the U-Bahn and most S-Bahn lines do not run between roughly 1:00 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. On weekends, services run longer, but the underground usually stops around 2:00 a.m., with night buses covering the gaps.