Bus from Munich Airport to the City Centre

Taking a bus from Munich airport to the Munich city centre is one of the cheapest and most convenient ways to get from your flight into the city.

Lufthansa Airport Buses run regularly from just outside Munich airport’s terminals 1 and 2. They travel directly to the city centre without stopping en route.

Buses run every 20 minutes at peak hours, making it convenient to find a service that corresponds to your arrival time. Services run daily from 6:30 in the morning until 22:30 at night.

The trip takes 40 minutes to get to the Hauptbahnhof (main tran station) in the Munich city centre.

A bus ticket costs 10.50 euros one-way and 17.00 euros round-trip. Tickets cost 5.50 euros each way for children between the ages of 6 and 14. You can purchase tickets online ahead of time.

You can also take a train or taxi from Munich airport to the city centre. See the Munich Airport Transportation guide for more details.

Train from Munich Airport to the City Centre

To take a train from Munich airport to the Munich city centre, follow signs to the S-Bahn train station in the airport’s main terminal.

Once there, purchase an S-Bahn train ticket for 10 euros and make sure to validate it at a ticket stamping machine before you board the train. This will ensure that you will not be fined if your ticket is checked.

You can also purchase an Airport-City Day Ticket for 11 euros, which covers the entire network from the time of purchase until 6:00 the following morning. If you are travelling with up to 5 people, you can all ride on one Airport-City Day Ticket for 20 euros. You do not need to validate these tickets.

From Munich airport, ride suburban S-Bahn train line 8 (S8) or line 1 (S1) to the Munich Hauptbahnhof (main tran station) in central Munich. You can also alight at another stop if it is closer to your final destination. Most S-bahn stops are served by other forms of public transportation or other S-bahn lines, so you can continue your journey if need be.

Trains run every 10 minutes, and the journey from the airport to the Hauptbahnhof takes 40 minutes.

You can also take a taxi or bus from Munich airport to the city centre. Take a look at the Munich Airport Transportation guide for more information.

Taxi from Munich Airport to the City Centre

Taking a taxi from Munich airport to the Munich city centre is a good way to travel if you are in a hurry or have large bags. Indeed, it is one of the most convenient ways to travel from your flight into the city when you arrive in Germany.

That said, taking an airport taxi is also one of the most expensive ways to travel. Taxis cost around 60.00 euros, making them quite a bit more pricey than taking other modes of transport. If you are traveling with multiple people, it can make better economic sense, though.

Taxis can also be the best option if your main concern is comfort or speed, as they offer a door-to-door service and can be faster than navigating the public transportation system.

If comfort and speed are not your main priorities, you can take a train or bus from Munich airport to the city centre. They are less expensive than taxis, but may take more time. If you are interested in either of these options, see the Munich Airport Transportation guide for details.