Munich Airport to city centre transfer
A private transfer from Munich Airport to the city centre takes about 45 minutes and costs from €52 for the whole vehicle with Bacharide. Munich Airport sits 39 km northeast of Marienplatz, which is unusually far for a European hub — the S-Bahn takes 45 minutes plus the walk at each end, while a private car goes terminal door to hotel door in one move.
- Distance
- 39 km
- Journey time
- 45 min
- Fixed price from
- €52
Getting from Munich Airport (Franz Josef Strauss) to Munich city centre
Munich Airport is not close to Munich. At 39 km northeast of the Altstadt it is one of the more remote major airports in Europe, and every transport option is shaped by that distance. The S1 and S8 S-Bahn lines are excellent value and run every ten minutes, but they take 40–45 minutes to Marienplatz before you have walked to your hotel with your luggage.
The Lufthansa Express Bus is faster to Hauptbahnhof but only serves that one stop, and taxis metered from the airport routinely reach €90–110 for the same journey — more in traffic, because the meter keeps running while the A9 does not.
A pre-booked private transfer is the only option that quotes a fixed fare before you fly. During Oktoberfest and the winter ski season, when both the S-Bahn and the taxi rank are at capacity, it is also the only one you can be certain of.
- 39 km from the terminal
- about 45 minutes door to door
- Meet & greet in the arrivals hall with a name board
- Flight tracking with automatic pickup adjustment
- Free waiting time after landing
- Fixed price for the whole vehicle — no surge, no hidden fees
- Professional, licensed, English-speaking chauffeur
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
- 24/7 multilingual support before and during your trip
Munich Airport to the city: private car vs S-Bahn, bus and taxi
The 39 km into Munich can be covered four ways. Price per person favours the train; door-to-door time and luggage comfort favour a car.
| Option | Price | Time | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer (Bacharide) | From €65 fixed, per vehicle | ~45 min door to door | Meet & greet in arrivals, flight tracked, free waiting, tolls and parking included, child seats free. |
| S-Bahn S1 / S8 | €13.60 per person | 40–45 min + walk each end | Runs every 10 min, excellent value. Stairs, transfers and no luggage help. Slow with a family. |
| Lufthansa Express Bus | €13–18 per person | ~45 min to Hauptbahnhof | Comfortable and direct, but only serves Hauptbahnhof and Schwabing — not your hotel. |
| Airport taxi (metered) | €90–110, more in traffic | ~45 min + rank queue | No fixed price, meter runs in traffic, no flight tracking, no meet & greet. |
S-Bahn, bus and taxi fares are the operators' own published 2026 rates, shown for comparison. Our price is fixed at booking and covers the whole vehicle.
MUC to Munich city centre: frequently asked questions
- How much is a transfer from Munich Airport to the city centre?
- A private transfer starts at €65 for the whole vehicle with Bacharide, fixed at booking. A metered airport taxi for the same 39 km typically runs €90–110, and the S-Bahn is €13.60 per person before you factor in the walk at each end.
- How long does it take from Munich Airport to the city centre?
- About 45 minutes by car in normal traffic. The A9 can add 15–20 minutes at weekday rush hour, and considerably more during Oktoberfest. The S-Bahn is a comparable 40–45 minutes to Marienplatz but adds walking and transfer time at both ends.
- Is the S-Bahn or a taxi better from Munich Airport?
- The S-Bahn is far cheaper for one or two people travelling light. Once you have three or more travellers, heavy luggage, ski gear or a late-night arrival, a private car is usually cheaper per person than individual train tickets and considerably less effort.
- Where does the driver meet me at Munich Airport?
- In the arrivals hall of Terminal 1 or Terminal 2, depending on your airline, holding a name board. We track your flight, so the pickup adjusts automatically if you land early or late.
- Do you cover Oktoberfest and the ski season?
- Yes, and we recommend booking well in advance for both. Oktoberfest fills every taxi and S-Bahn carriage in the city, and winter arrivals often continue straight to Garmisch, Kitzbühel or the Zugspitze — we price those as one fixed long-distance fare.
- Are tolls and parking included in the price?
- Yes. The quoted fare includes motorway tolls, airport parking, fuel and waiting time. There is nothing extra to pay the driver.
