Guide: Public Transport
Our comprehensive guide to public transport options in Munich to help your LMU visit.
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Regulations and Limits
- Flight: economy class tickets.
- Train: economy class tickets. Please consider using any pre-existing discount cards, if available (example: BahnCard25)
- Public transport: from/to airport/train station, and travel related to the business trip
- Car: not reimbursed, except in exceptionally justified cases
- Taxi/Uber/Private car: Not eligible for reimbursement. Exceptions may be made only in duly justified cases.
Public transport tickets and recommendations
Munich's public transport system is efficient, reliable, and environmentally friendly. It includes local trains (S-Bahn), buses, trams, and underground (U-Bahn) services.
The Munich Transport and Tariff Association (MVV) is the public transport authority in Munich, and offers a variety of tickets types for different needs and cost-effective travel.
The MVV Journey Planner tool provides real-time updates, optimal routes, and ticket options for seamless travel.
Buying tickets
Physical tickets can be purchased through ticket-vending machines at underground stations and within most trams and buses. All types of digital/e-tickets can be purchased conveniently via the MVV app. The MVV app is available in English and provides real-time information on arrivals and departures. More details on ticket types below.
Types of tickets and recommendations
For general travel within the city
- Single Ticket(s) (Einzelfahrkarte): Ideal when you plan to take 2 or fewer trips in a single day
- Single Day Ticket (Single Tageskarte): Ideal when you plan to take more than 2 trips in a single day
- Weekly Ticket (Wochenkarte): Ideal for longer business trips (3 to 7 days), and when you plan to take more than 2 trips per day.
For Travel between Airport/Flughafen (Zone 5) <> within Munich Inner City (Zone M)
- Airport-City-Day-Ticket: Airport <> Inner City + unlimited city trips on the same day.
- All public transport options from the airport to the inner city can be found here: Munich Airport to City: Public Transport Connection Options
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