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Airport Transfer Guide About 29.00 km from the city

Munich Airport (MUC) to Munich Center

Compare the listed airport journeys and check where each service stops. Allow time for any onward connection.

S-Bahn S1 / S8 Metro Recommended
€15.10
Duration: 40 min
Frequency: Every 10 min

Adult single for zones M–5: €15.10 in the 2026 fare table. Compare the €17.50 Airport-City-Day-Ticket if also using local transport; it ends at 6 am the next day. S1 and S8 take about 40 minutes to Hauptbahnhof on a suitable service. Use Flughafen München for the terminals, and check disruption notices.

Lufthansa Express Bus Express bus Recommended
€12.50 - €13.50
Duration: 45 min
Frequency: Every 20 min

Adult single €12.50 online or €13.50 from the driver. Open to passengers on any airline. About 45 minutes to Munich Central Station in suitable traffic; allow for road delays. This is separate from an MVV airport day ticket.

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