Munich Airport to the city centre

Taxi, S-Bahn or bus? Every option with journey time, price and comfort – so you get into town quickly and relaxed after landing.

Fixed-price taxi to the Hauptbahnhof: €96

The destination is pre-filled with the Hauptbahnhof – change it to your hotel or address.

Your options compared

Fixed-price taxi (us)
30–45 min door to door
from €96 per car
  • Price fixed before the ride
  • Meet & greet with name sign, flight monitoring
  • Straight to your hotel with luggage
  • More expensive than the S-Bahn for solo travellers
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S-Bahn S1 / S8
about 40 min to the Hauptbahnhof
Airport-City-Day-Ticket from €17.50 per person
  • Every 10 minutes
  • S8 runs 24/7
  • Changing trains with luggage, stairs
  • Only to the station, not your door
Lufthansa Express Bus
45 min to the Hauptbahnhof, 25 min to Munich North (Schwabing)
ticket from the operator
  • Every 20 minutes
  • Luggage hold
  • Only Hauptbahnhof and Munich North
Taxi rank
30–45 min
by meter
  • No booking needed
  • Final price known only at the end
  • Long queues at peak times
Ride-hailing apps
30–45 min
depends on demand
  • Book in the app
  • Price varies with demand

Which option suits you?

  • Travelling alone, light luggage, staying near the Hauptbahnhof

    The S-Bahn is cheapest.

  • Family or group with suitcases

    The fixed-price taxi takes everyone to the door – up to 7 in the van, 8 in the large taxi.

  • Late at night or very early

    Taxi: no waiting on the platform, no changing trains at night.

  • Business trip, meeting in town

    Taxi with pickup at the terminal and an invoice for your company.

Fixed prices from the airport to popular destinations

Live from our booking system – saloon for up to 3 people. Your exact price appears in the booking form.

  • Hauptbahnhof (central station)40 km · ~39 minfrom€96
  • Marienplatz / old town40 km · ~41 minfrom€104.50
  • Schwabing (Münchner Freiheit)34 km · ~27 minfrom€90.50
  • Olympic Park35 km · ~27 minfrom€92
  • Messe München trade fair (Riem)45 km · ~32 minfrom€90
  • Theresienwiese (Oktoberfest)42 km · ~41 minfrom€109.50

How to find your driver

We track your flight and wait 60 minutes free of charge after landing. Your driver waits with a name sign in the arrivals area of Terminal 1 or 2.

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FAQ

How long does it take from Munich Airport to the city centre?+

By taxi 30 to 45 minutes depending on destination and traffic, by S-Bahn S1 or S8 about 40 minutes to the Hauptbahnhof, by Lufthansa Express Bus 45 minutes.

How much is a taxi from Munich Airport to the Hauptbahnhof?+

With us there is a fixed price of €96 for a saloon (up to 3 people). The price is fixed before you book – regardless of traffic or detours.

Is there an S-Bahn from the airport at night?+

The S8 runs around the clock, every 40 minutes between about 1 and 4 am. The S1 runs from about 3 am to midnight.

Is a taxi worth it for a family?+

Often yes: the fixed price is per car, not per person. With children and suitcases you avoid changing trains and get straight to your door.

Straight to your hotel after landing

Fixed price from €96 · name sign · 60 min free waiting

S-Bahn and bus details: Munich Airport and MVV, October 2026. Ticket prices may change.

Free cancellation up to 3 hrs· Fixed price guaranteed
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