All Direct Transfer Routes From Munich Airport (MUC)
MUC
40 min
The two primary options are the S-Bahn trains (S1 or S8) departing every 10 minutes to Hauptbahnhof & Marienplatz (40–45 mins, €18.50 for an Airport-City-Day-Ticket single or €29.10 for a group of up to 5) or the Lufthansa Express Bus to Munich Hauptbahnhof via Schwabing (45 mins, €13.00 one-way / €20.50 return, open to passengers of all airlines). Taxis have an official flat rate of €95–€125.
Terminals & Station Layout
Terminal 1 (divided into Modules A–E for non-Star Alliance airlines) and Terminal 2 (exclusive to Lufthansa and Star Alliance partners), separated by the central open-air Munich Airport Center (MAC). The underground S-Bahn railway station is situated beneath the MAC with elevators directly to all terminal areas.
Taxi Rules & Scams to Avoid
Avoid informal drivers offering "special city rides" in the arrival halls. Standard taxis to central Munich operate on an official flat rate of approximately €95–€125. For solo travelers, the S-Bahn train (€18.50) or Lufthansa Express Bus (€13.00) saves over €80 with virtually identical travel times.
Late-Night Arrivals (After Midnight)
The two S-Bahn lines (S1 and S8) alternate departures so that trains leave for Munich Hauptbahnhof and Ostbahnhof until 01:30, with early-morning departures restarting around 04:00. Night bus lines also bridge the short 2.5-hour gap.
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ARRIVAL CONNECTIVITY & RIDE-HAILING TIP
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