Munich claims to be one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in Germany, after Bremen, Hanover, Leipzig and Frankfurt. Knowing that some 200 km of bike paths wind through the city, this comes as no surprise. Bike lanes are either separated from the road or located near or on sidewalks. When you do ride your bike, be careful not to hit pedestrians who are not paying attention to the bicycle lane. Make sure your bell is working and use it! Apart from that, cycling is one of the best ways to get around Munich. The Bavarian capital is known for automobiles so traffic and parking can be a problem. It is therefore better to avoid that if you can and use public transport or bikes instead. Here’s how you find your way around Munich: 

Public Transport (S-Bahn, U-Bahn, Bus, Tram)

If it's your first time in Munich you will be surprised how easily and uncomplicated you can reach all important locations such as Marienplatz or Englischer Garten by public transport. The four most important means of transport besides the bicycle are the suburban train (S-Bahn), subway (U-Bahn), the tram and the bus. The city is served by eight suburban lines. The main line (called Stammstrecke) offers great flexibility when traveling through the city center. You can also transfer to Munich’s Airport in 40 minutes from the city center with the S1 and S8 lines. Suburban train stations are hard to miss as they are marked with a white “S” on a green background. There are eight underground lines of the subway system that are connected to the suburban trains. Munich's underground system serves 100 stations in and around the city. There are also regular bus services in the Munich area. If you are planning to stay out into the night, you can take special night buses and tramways, which are marked with an "N" in front of the line number. The Munich tram network is connected to the bus network, the U-Bahn and S-Bahn. 

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• Which ticket should I choose?

The fares for Munich's public transportation network are the same whether you're traveling by tram, train, subway or bus. There are a number of different ticket options, depending on how many trips you'd like to make and in which zones you are traveling. Zone M covers the entire Munich city area and in some cases extends beyond it. Zones 1 to 6 cover the districts outside the city area. Munich Airport is located in zone 5. 

Single Ticket:

One ticket, one destination, and off you go. Single tickets are the ideal options if you're only planning on making one trip a day on public transport. Most of the tourist attractions in the city center are located within Zone 1, so if you are staying within this area, you only need the cheapest ticket. However, if you're planning to make more than two trips during the day, we recommend buying one of the travel cards. Don't forget also to validate (have the ticket stamped) at one of the validation machines!

Prices for single tickets:

1. Short trip: €1.80 (maximum 4 stations in under an hour)

2. zone 1: €3.70

3. zone 2: €7.40

4. zone 3: €9.30

5. zone 4: €11.10 

Stripe Ticket: 

The Stripe Ticket can be used in a flexible way: for multiple trips by a single person as well as for multiple trips by multiple people - perfect for city trips with friends. Interchanges and breaks during travel are permitted, but return trips are not. The Stripe Ticket is less expensive than the single ticket. Depending on your destination and in which zones you are traveling, one or more of the ten stripes may be stamped.
If you're planning more than 2 trips in the city area, we highly recommend you to buy the Day Ticket.

Day Ticket: 

Single day tickets can be purchased for either Zone M (Munich city center) or Zone M - 5 (Munich city and selected surrounding areas, including the airport). The single day ticket allows you to make as many journeys as you like on all public transport services within the zone and time period for which it is valid (until 6 am the following day). Be sure to validate your ticket at the start of your first journey!

Group Ticket: 

Whether you want to explore the city with your friends or family, the Group Ticket is the cheapest and most convenient option. It is valid for up to five adults for as many trips as you like (within one day). The Group Ticket can be used by your group for any number of trips on any day within the selected area of validity.

Special Tickets for tourists (or if you want to feel like one): 

1. CityTourCard: The CityTourCard is the perfect option for tourists or people who want to discover the city. It includes discounts at more than 80 tourist attractions in Munich and the surrounding area as well as a day ticket for all public transportation within the selected area of validity. The CityTourCard is available as a single or group ticket for a group of up to 5 adults.

2. Munich Card: Want to experience Munich's most important sights? Then you should get the Munich Card. This guest card includes a day ticket for public transportation within the selected area and the best part: you get discounts for up to 70% off at numerous sights, shops, tours, and restaurant partners.

Click here to learn more about the different tickets and the prices. 

Deutschlandticket:

If you use public transportation everyday and want to take day trips to nearby cities on the weekends, we highly recommend the Deutschlandticket.
You have probably heard of the Deutschlandticket or seen signs advertising it. If you haven't, here are the key points:

1. the ticket costs 49 Euros per month, but if you are a student you only have to pay 29 Euros

2. it is valid on local public transport, i.e. buses, regional trains, trams, and subways

3. the ticket is valid from the moment of purchase

4. you can also buy the ticket during the current month (up to the end of the month)

5. if you want to have the Deutschlandticket for one month only, you must cancel it by the 10th of the following month at the latest

6. you can buy the ticket directly at Deutsche Bahn ticket offices, MVV ticket offices or online

We recommend the Deutschlandticket or MVV app, where you can buy and manage your ticket directly.

Ride Services in Munich 

As in any major city, car services are available 24/7. The most popular in the Bavarian capital are Uber, Lyft, Free Now and Bolt. Rides can be booked in real time through the app of the car service. In most cases, it is also possible to book a ride in advance.

Cabs in Munich

There are three ways to hail a taxi in Munich:

1. Use a hand signal to stop a passing taxi

2. Go to the taxi waiting/pickup areas, which are usually located in the city center, on large squares, and outside subway/train stations, such as Hauptbahnhof or Odeonsplatz.

3. Call a taxi by phone or use the app for pick-up at your destination.

Good news: From September 1, 2023, passengers in Munich are able to agree on a fixed price before starting their journey. The advantage for you: if traffic jams or detours occur during a journey, the previously agreed fare remains valid.

We have found that the easiest way to hail a taxi is to download the Taxi.eu app.

Shared Mobility: car sharing, bike sharing, scooter sharing

In Munich without a car? No problem. You will find shared mobility options all over the city. In most cases, the most-used means of transportation can be located and activated via an app. The vehicles are publicly accessible and can be used for a fee. You can hire the following modes of transportation: 

1. Bicycles, pedelecs (pedal electric bicycle) and cargo bikes via bike sharing, for example MVG Rad (only 5 cents a minute!!!)

2. Car sharing, for example Stattauto, ShareNow, Sixt Share or MILES (with ShareNow starting from 9 cents a minute)
3. Electric vehicles for rent, for example e-scooters from TIER or emmy, available with app

*If you decide to choose the cheap alternative after partying and take an e-scooter home instead of a taxi/Uber, keep in mind that you are committing a criminal offense if your blood alcohol concentration is over 1.1 per mile (1.6 by bike).