Munich International Airport (MUC)

Located 28 km (17 miles) northeast of the city centre, Munich International Airport (officially called Flughafen München Franz Josef Strauss) is a large, modern airport that has been voted among the best airports in the world since opening in 1992.

With over 48 million passengers travelling through annually, Munich Airport is the second busiest in Germany (Frankfurt being number 1) and the seventh busiest in Europe.

How to get to Munich from the airport

There are a number of different ways to get to the city centre from Munich Airport, depending on your budget and how much time you've got:

S-Bahn

Lines S1 and S8 of the S-Bahn, or Urban Rapid Transit Train, connect both terminals of the airport to a number of stations in the city centre from 4 am to 1 am. There are departures every 10 minutes and the journey to the main train station (Hauptbahnhof) takes 40 minutes. A one-way ticket costs € 11.60 (US$ 12.20), but you can purchase a one-day travelcard for € 13 (US$ 13.67) if you prefer.

Lufthansa Express Bus

The Lufthansa airport bus offers direct connections between the airport and Munich Central Station, with a stop at Munich Schwabing. Operating from 6:30 am to 10 pm, it runs every 15 minutes. A one-way ticket costs € 11.50 (US$ 12.09), while a round trip can be purchased for € 18.50 (US$ 19.46).

• Secure your bus ticket from the airport to Munich city center here

Transfer service

Reserve a private transfer service, the most comfortable, easiest, and quickest option. A driver will be waiting for you at arrivals with a sign showing your name and will take you directly to your hotel in around 40 minutes. Avoid hidden costs and language barriers.

• Book your transfer service from Munich Airport to your hotel

Taxi

A taxi from the airport to the city centre is usually around € 85 (US$ 89.43), and the drive lasts about 40 minutes.