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 from MUC airport to downtown

Overview of all airport transfers from Munich Airport to the City Center (Central Station “Hauptbahnhof München”)

	Transport	Travel time	Cost
	Suburban train	45 Min.	13,00 €	Details
	Express Bus	45 Min.	11,50 €	Details
	Taxi	40 Min.	90 €	Details
	Private Transfer	40 Min.	95 €	Details
	Uber	40 Min.	70‑100 €	Details
	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.

Suburban train (“S-Bahn”)

Timetable and tickets here ↗

Travel time:

45 minutes

Cost:

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

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Express Bus (AD)

Timetable and tickets here ↗

Travel time:

45 minutes

Cost:

11,50 € pp

Description:

Lufthansa Express Bus from Munich Airport (stops at Terminal 2, 1D & Airport Center) to “Hauptbahnhof” (Central Station) and “Schwabing / Nordfriedhof” (Metro U6)

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Taxi

Official local Taxis

Travel time:

40 minutes

Cost:

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

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Welcome Pickups (AD)

Book a Private Transfer ↗

Travel time:

40 minutes

Cost:

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

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Uber (AD)

Order an Uber ride ↗

Travel time:

40 minutes

Cost:

70-100 €

Description:

Uber from Munich Airport (pick-up location according to Uber App) to central Munich, Central Station or directly to your accommodation

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Car Sharing

Check local providers ↗

Travel time:

40 minutes

Cost:

Depending on selected car

Description:

Car sharing from Munich Airport (car park P20, level 01) to central Munich, Munich Central Station or directly to your accommodation

Things to know about Munich:

1. There are over 60 beer gardens in Munich
2. Beer is considered as a food in Bavaria officially
3. One of the figures on the famous church fresco in the Heilig-Geist-Kirche holds a pretzel in his hand