Munich Airport (MUC) lies near Freising, 41 km by road from the centre. Two S-Bahn lines, the S1 and the S8, run from the station between the terminals to the Hauptbahnhof and Marienplatz, and the S8 runs all night.
Short answer: take the S8 or S1 S-Bahn. Between them there is a train every 10 minutes, and the trip to the Hauptbahnhof takes about 40 minutes. A single ticket for zones M–5 costs €15.10; the Airport-City-Day-Ticket from €17.50 covers the whole day in the city, and its group version covers up to 5 people. By car it is 41 km, about 44 minutes without traffic. Our private transfer costs €110 per car (1–3 passengers) and €160 per van (4–8).
| Option | Travel time | Price | Changes | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S8 via Ostbahnhof (24/7) | about 40 min | €15.10 single (zones M–5) | 0 | Marienplatz, the east side, late arrivals |
| S1 via Moosach | about 40 min | €15.10 single (zones M–5) | 0 | Hauptbahnhof, the west side |
| Airport-City-Day-Ticket (S1/S8 + city transport) | about 40 min | from €17.50 (single), group ticket for 2–5 | 0 | Sightseeing on the day you land, small groups |
| Lufthansa Express Bus to the Hauptbahnhof | about 45 min | Operator's own fare | 0 | Hotels at the Hauptbahnhof or in Schwabing |
| ShuttleHero private transfer | about 44 min (longer at rush hour) | €110 per car (1–3), €160 per van (4–8) | 0 | Families, groups, luggage |
The airport S-Bahn station lies between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The S8 runs via the east of the city (Ostbahnhof) and the S1 via the west (Moosach). Both reach the Hauptbahnhof in about 40 minutes, and the S8 also serves Marienplatz on the way. Because they alternate, there is a train into the city every 10 minutes. The S1 runs every 20 minutes during the day. The S8 runs every 20 minutes and around the clock, every 40 minutes between about 01:00 and 04:00.
The airport is in MVV zone 5, so the trip to the centre covers zones M–5. Under the MVV fares in force from 1 January 2026, a single ticket costs €15.10. A single day ticket for M–5 costs €17.50, and the group day ticket for 2–5 people €32.60. The Airport-City-Day-Ticket, from €17.50, is valid on all MVV services between the airport and the city area until 6 am the next day, for 1 adult and up to three children or as a group ticket for 2–5 people. Children aged 6–14 pay €2.00 for a single trip. Buy tickets at the machines, in the MVV app or at the ticket shop. The Deutschland-Ticket is also valid on the S-Bahn.
The Lufthansa Express Bus runs nonstop every 20 minutes from Terminal 2 (bus stop 1) and Terminal 1 to Munich North (Schwabing), about 25 minutes, and the Hauptbahnhof, about 45 minutes. You do not need to fly with Lufthansa to use it. It has its own fares, separate from MVV tickets.
The road route is about 41 km on the A92 and A9 motorways and takes about 44 minutes without traffic, longer at rush hour, when the A9 into the city is often congested. The area inside the Mittlerer Ring is a low-emission zone. The old town between Karlsplatz (Stachus) and Marienplatz is pedestrian, so a car stops at the nearest open street. Taxis wait outside both terminals and charge by the meter.
A private transfer Munich Airport → city centre costs €110 per car for 1–3 passengers and €160 per van for 4–8 passengers. The price is per vehicle, fixed and paid by card when you book, with luggage included. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup, and a child seat costs +€10. The driver takes you to your hotel, or to the nearest street open to cars if it is in the pedestrian zone around Marienplatz.
Munich Airport → city centre
Car, 1–3 passengers: €110 · Van, 4–8 passengers: €160
Munich Airport has two terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 with its satellite. Your driver waits in the arrivals hall of the terminal your flight lands at, after baggage reclaim and the customs exit, holding a sign with your name. We track your flight and you get 60 minutes of free waiting after landing.
Alone or as a couple: the S-Bahn is quick, frequent and much cheaper than a car. If you will ride trams or the U-Bahn later that day, the Airport-City-Day-Ticket from €17.50 is better value than a single. A small group of up to five with light bags: look at the group day ticket. Families with children and suitcases, groups of six to eight, or a hotel well away from an S-Bahn station: a car or van at one price per vehicle takes you to the door.
About 40 minutes to the Hauptbahnhof on the S1 or S8. Between them there is a train every 10 minutes.
A single ticket for zones M–5 costs €15.10 (MVV fares from 1 January 2026). The Airport-City-Day-Ticket starts at €17.50 and covers city transport for the rest of the day.
Yes. The S8 runs 24 hours a day, every 40 minutes between about 01:00 and 04:00 and every 20 minutes the rest of the time.
About 41 km on the A92 and A9, roughly 44 minutes without traffic and longer at rush hour.
Our transfer costs €110 per car for 1–3 passengers and €160 per van for 4–8, fixed when you book, luggage included.
Public transport times and fares were checked on 25 October 2026 on the operators' websites. Timetables and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.
We are reachable around the clock, 7 days a week — before, during and after your trip.