How to get from Munich Airport (MUC) ✈️ to the City Center
Munich International Airport (MUC), also known as Flughafen München, is the second largest airport in Germany and is located about 29 km northeast of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Munich by S-Bahn (Suburban train), Express Bus, Taxi, Welcome Pickups (Private Transfer), Uber or Car Sharing.
This guide compares all available airport transfers at Munich Airport (MUC) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.
Transfer comparison
Overview of all airport transfers from Munich Airport to the City Center (Central Station “Hauptbahnhof München”)
Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
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Suburban train | 45 Min. | 13,00 € | Details | |
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Express Bus | 45 Min. | 11,50 € | Details |
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Taxi | 40 Min. | 90 € | Details |
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Welcome Pickups |
40 Min. | 95 € | Details |
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Uber | 40 Min. | 70‑100 € | Details |
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Carsharing | 40 Min. | Individ. | Details |
Notices:
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Private transfer) is the more faster and comfortable option.
Munich Travel Tips (AD)
Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Munich:
![Train from Airport Munich to the City Center](https://www.airport2city.wiki/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/airport2city_publictrain.png)
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
45 minutesCost:
13,00 € pp (Zone M – 5)Description:
S-Bahn lines ‘S1’ and ‘S8’ from Munich Airport (Train station under the Central Building) to Munich Central Station “Hauptbahnhof”, directly in the city center![Bus from Airport Munich to the City Center](https://www.airport2city.wiki/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/airport2city_bus.png)
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
45 minutesCost:
11,50 € ppDescription:
Lufthansa Express Bus from Munich Airport (stops at Terminal 2, 1D & Airport Center) to “Hauptbahnhof” (Central Station) and “Schwabing / Nordfriedhof” (Metro U6)![Taxi from Airport Munich to the City Center](https://www.airport2city.wiki/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/airport2city_taxi.png)
Official local Taxis
Travel time:
40 minutesCost:
90 €Description:
Taxi from Munich Airport (in front of Terminal 1 & 2 and the Central Building) to central Munich, Central Station or directly to your accommodation in the city center![Welcome Pickup from Munich Airport to the City Center](https://www.airport2city.wiki/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/airport2city-private-shuttle_.png)
Book a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
40 minutesCost:
95 €Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Munich Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central munich, Central Station or to your accommodation![Uber from Airport Munich to the City Center](https://www.airport2city.wiki/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/airport2city_uber.png)
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
40 minutesCost:
70-100 €Description:
Uber from Munich Airport (pick-up location according to Uber App) to central Munich, Central Station or directly to your accommodation![Car Sharing](https://www.airport2city.wiki/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/airport2city_ridehailing.png)