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Munich
Getting there
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By plane |
The airport of the Bavarian capital is the second largest international airport in Germany. It was opened in May 1992 and has had an average of 548 take offs and landings each day.
The airport is located 28 km northeast of the city centre and offers both bus and train connections.
The Airport Bus to the city centre departs every 20 minutes for the main train station. Travel time: approx. 45 minutes.
Additionally, two S-Bahn lines depart every 10 minutes to take you from the airport to the city centre.
The S1 takes the western route via Laim and the Main Train Station to the Eastern Station and is well suited for passengers whose destination is in the western part of Munich. Travel time to the Main Train Station: approx. 40 minutes.
The S8 takes the eastern route via the Eastern Station and the Main Station to Laim and Pasing, and is therefore best suited for those whose wishing to reach the east part of Munich.
 Munich airport |
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By car |
Those who still prefer going by car, can easily reach Munich by motorway from all directions. The A9 coming from the north leads directly into the city centre. If you're coming from the East, the A92 leads you into Munich. The southeast is connected to the capital by the A8 from Salzburg, the southwest via the A96. Coming from the west, you can either take A8 from Stuttgart or the A95 from Lindau. Apart from the A95 and the A96 all these motorways are connected by the motorway bypass A99, an almost complete circle around the city
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By train |
The Main Train Station, Hauptbahnhof, is located in the centre of Munich, only approximately 2 km from the central square Marienplatz. More than 800 long-distance trains and regional trains arrive and depart every day, and there are immediate connections to all urban trains, called S-Bahns, underground lines U1,U2,U3,U4,U5, trams and buses. You will find taxi stands at all exits of the main station
Deutsche Bahn |
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Transportation system
The MVV (Munich Transport and Tariff Association) is a transport association that ensures regional public transport (ÖPNV) is convenient and easy to use. There is only one timetable. You can travel throughout the entire association network with only one ticket and you pay according to the same tariff system, irrespective of how many transport companies’ services you use.
MVV official site
Urban rail and underground |
The network of the urban and regional rail, which is concentrated within the city district, is the core of Munich’s local public transport. 8 underground lines, 10 urban rail lines and 9 stages of regional trains integrated into the MVV tariff ensure quick and direct connections in the Munich region, regardless of city traffic.
All urban rail stations provide clear information to help you get around.
Urban Rail network map |
Tram |
10 tram lines ensure quick connections above ground. Additionally, 4 tram lines operate as so-called nightlines.
Tram map
Nightlines map |
Taxi |
Officially licensed taxis in Munich charge fixed fares, graded according to a generally binding fare plan.
There is a fixed basic charge of € 2.50 to which a graded fare per kilometre is added, as listed below.
The price per km is shown in units of € 0,20.
Price per kilometre:
0 to 5 km: € 1.45 per kilometre
5 to 10 km: € 1.30 per kilometre
10 km or more: € 1.20 per kilometre Additional fixed charges:
Telephone booking: € 1
per item of luggage (except hand luggage): € 0.50
per animal: € 0.50
Transport of guide dogs, wheelchairs, Zimmer frames, crutches and prams is free.
If you ask the driver to wait, you will be charged € 21 per hour.
There is a fixed price of € 48 for a trip from Munich airport directly to Munich's new Tradefair Centre (Neue Messe München) which applies in both directions.
Taxizentrale München
Tel. (089) 21 610 or (089) 19 410
Isarfunk Taxizentrale
Tel. (089) 45 05 40 |
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Autobus |
The city buses operate mainly within the city district of Munich. They have the numbers 50 to 199 (50 to 59: "MetroBus"). At the moment there are approximately 70 city bus lines.
Network map, city
The buses in the eight association administrative districts around Munich are called regional buses. The following line system is currently in operation:
Lines 200 (200-299): Admin. district of Munich
Lines 300 (300-399): Admin. district of Bad Tölz - Wolfratsh.
Lines 400 (400-499): Admin. district of Ebersberg
Lines 500 (500-599): Admin. district of Erding
Lines 600 (600-699): Admin. district of Freising
Lines 700 (700-799): Admin. district of Dachau
Lines 800 (800-899): Admin. district of Fürstenfeldbruck
Lines 900 (900-999): Admin. district of Starnberg.
Network map, region |
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