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Munich Public Transport Guide for Tourists

The Capital of Bavaria. Plan metro, train and bus journeys with offline maps, ticket advice and live departures when connected.

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15Transit Lines
29Key Stations
29Accessible Stops
8Metro/Subway Lines

About Getting Around Munich

Munich's U-Bahn and S-Bahn form a precise, punctual transit grid that the city is famous for. From Marienplatz to the English Garden, every major attraction is just minutes from a station.

Top tourist tip: The Bayern Ticket offers great-value travel on all local transit and is perfect for day trips to Neuschwanstein Castle.

Best pass for tourists: MVV Tageskarte (day ticket) or IsarCard

Transit Lines in Munich

Munich has 15 public transit lines, including 8 metro/subway lines. CityNav provides downloaded route and station information for offline planning, with live service updates available when connected.

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Key Stations in Munich

Marienplatz
9 lines · Accessible ♿
Hauptbahnhof
13 lines · Accessible ♿
Odeonsplatz
4 lines · Accessible ♿
Sendlinger Tor
6 lines · Accessible ♿
Münchner Freiheit
2 lines · Accessible ♿
Universität
2 lines · Accessible ♿
Karlsplatz (Stachus)
9 lines · Accessible ♿
Ostbahnhof
7 lines · Accessible ♿

+ 21 more stations supported in CityNav

Top Tourist Landmarks in Munich

Marienplatz & Glockenspiel
English Garden
Nymphenburg Palace
BMW Museum
Use CityNav's AR walking navigation to get step-by-step directions to any of these landmarks from your current location.

Transit Authorities in Munich

Münchner Verkehrsgesellschaft (MVG) Official site →
S-Bahn München (S-Bahn) Official site →

Train, Bus & Metro Times in Munich

Munich has 15 transit lines covering trains, buses and metro routes across the city. CityNav shows real-time departure times at every station when connected, while downloaded timetables keep core planning available offline.

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Metro & Subway

8 lines — tap any station in CityNav for real-time arrivals

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Trains & Trams

7 lines — downloaded timetables included; live updates need a connection

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Buses

Bus routes across Munich — plan your journey before you board

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Where to Visit in Munich

From iconic landmarks to hidden local gems, Munich has something for every type of traveller. CityNav gives you AR walking directions and step-by-step transit routes to any attraction — no map-reading required.

Marienplatz & Glockenspiel

AR walking directions via CityNav

English Garden

AR walking directions via CityNav

Nymphenburg Palace

AR walking directions via CityNav

BMW Museum

AR walking directions via CityNav

💡 Open CityNav's AR camera mode to see walking arrows to any landmark from your exact position — works even without a data signal.

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Read the best places to visit in Munich →

Navigate Munich with CityNav

Get real-time turn-by-turn directions, AR walking navigation, offline transit maps and SOS emergency alerts — all designed for tourists exploring Munich.

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🛟 Munich Safety Centre

Emergency numbers, hospital info, common tourist scams and key local phrases for Munich — core safety guidance is available offline in the CityNav app; current updates require a connection.

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✈️ Download before you fly

Download CityNav before you fly to keep Munich's core transit maps, scheduled timetables and safety guidance available offline. Live departures, disruption updates, AI responses, nearby places, bookings, location sharing and SOS transmission require an internet connection.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Getting Around Munich

What is the difference between Munich's U-Bahn and S-Bahn?

Munich's U-Bahn (underground, operated by MVG) covers the city centre with 8 lines. The S-Bahn (suburban rail) extends further and includes Munich Airport (S1 and S8 lines). Both are integrated into the MVV fare network — a single zone ticket covers both.

How do I get from Munich Airport to the city centre?

S1 and S8 lines run from Munich Airport to Marienplatz in about 40 minutes, with trains every 10–20 minutes. An all-zones MVV ticket is required; the Bayern Ticket is not valid on the airport route. An isarCard or Airport+City Day Ticket are also valid options.

Does the Bayern Ticket cover travel within Munich city?

Yes — the Bayern Ticket covers unlimited travel on regional DB trains and most local transit (U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram, bus) across Bavaria from 9am (6am weekends). Excellent for day trips to Neuschwanstein Castle or Salzburg. Note: it is NOT valid on Munich Airport S-Bahn lines S1 and S8.

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