How to get to and from Munich airport (MUC): bus, train, taxi and transfers

Ground transportation options

Public transportation, licensed taxis and ride-hailing apps, private transfers and car rental at Munich airport (MUC), 29 km from Munich. See also the airport guide for general information.

Train

Every 10 minutes, S-Bahn München trains (Tel +49 89 5589 2665) depart between 4:04 am and 1:44 am towards the city centre from the airport’s two stations: one located beneath the central area between both terminals and the other at Besucherpark. Two lines offer this service: S1 and S8.

The S1 line (blue) connects the airport with central Munich, including the main station (München Hauptbahnhof) and Marienplatz, in approximately 45 and 50 minutes respectively. Other stops include Ostbahnhof/Munich East, Neufahrn, Moosach, Laim, and Karlsplatz.

The S8 line (yellow) links the airport with Johanneskirchen, Ostbahnhof/Munich East, Isartor, München Hauptbahnhof (in 40 minutes), Karlsplatz, Marienplatz, Laim, Pasing, and Herrsching.

For both lines, the ticket price is €14.30. Once at the city’s main station, you can connect to other destinations.

Additionally, the ÜFEX express train connects the airport directly with the cities of Regensburg, Landshut, Moosburg, and Freising from €17.80.

Bus

The Lufthansa Express Bus (Tel +49 8932 3040) travels to Schwabing / Nordfriedhof and Munich Central Station every 20 minutes between 6:25 am and 10:25 pm. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes and the fare is €12.00. Stops are located in front of Terminal 2, the Munich Airport Center, and Hall D of Terminal 1.

Lufthansa also operates an express service (Lufthansa Express Bus) to Nuremberg and Innsbruck, synchronised with the airline’s flight schedule. In addition, there are direct buses between the airport and Munich’s exhibition centre, with a fare of €11.00 (Messe München - Tel +49 89 949 20720).

Long-distance buses

Various companies provide transportation to different cities in Germany and other countries: Erding, Erlangen, Freising, Ingolstadt, Nuremberg, Prague, Schwaig, and Wartenberg.

Flixbus (Tel +49 303 0013 7300)
MVV (Tel +49 894 142 4344)
INVG (Tel +49 841 9743 9333)
RegioJet (Tel +420 222 222 221)
Scharf (Tel +49 812 297 500)

Taxi

Saloons and vans from IsarFunk (Tel +49 89 450 540) are available on level 4 of Terminal 1 and level 3 of Terminal 2, with a service desk also on level 3 of Terminal 2. The journey to the city centre takes around 45 minutes.

Car Sharing

Car sharing is a great option for those who enjoy driving but do not need a vehicle around the clock. Several providers offer this service at the airport from car park P20, just 3 minutes from Terminal 2, via their apps: CarVia, MILES, SHARE NOW, Sixt Share, Wheego.

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Tips for getting to and from MUC

Going to the airport

Leave earlier than you think you need to: Munich airport is 29 km from Munich. Allow for rush-hour traffic, strikes or events, and check the local news before you go.
On public transportation, check the schedule (weekends and holidays usually have fewer services), whether you need to change lines and how to pay: transit card, contactless or cash.
If you booked a shared shuttle, keep the company's phone number at hand in case the pickup is late.
Returning a rental car? Follow the signs to the rental car return area. If you drive your own car, check parking at MUC.

Leaving the airport

After baggage claim and customs, follow the ground transportation signs. The arrivals page has a step-by-step guide.
Arriving late at night? Not every bus or train runs 24 hours: check the last departure in advance. Ride-hailing apps usually pick up at a designated zone, not at the curb.
With a private transfer, the driver usually waits in the arrivals hall with a sign with your name.
Looking for the taxi rank, the train station or the rental desks, or meeting someone? See the MUC airport map and share a meeting point.
Renting a car? Booking ahead gives you better rates; see car rental at MUC.
Staying near the airport? See hotels and overnight stay or hotels near MUC.

Content written by German Giudici

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Getting to and from Munich airport