Munich Airport has Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. On arrival, the S-Bahn S1 and S8 reach the city centre main railway station in about 40 minutes, and the Lufthansa Express Bus takes 45 minutes to the Central Station. Taxi ranks are in the departure and arrival areas of both terminals.
Munich Airport arrivals and departures today
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BerlinBER| How | Time | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-Bahn (S1 and S8) | approx. 40 minutes | To the central train station / main railway station at the city center; S1 via the west, S8 via the east; 10-minute interval between airport and city center | |
| Lufthansa Express Bus | 45 minutes | Journey time Central Station ↔ Airport; every 20 minutes, 365 days a year | |
| Lufthansa Express Bus | 25 minutes | Journey time Munich North (Schwabing) ↔ Airport |
| Taxi | Taxi ranks in the departure and arrival areas of Terminal 1 and 2; taxi service point on level 03 in Terminal 2 |
| Free wifi | — |
| Terminals | Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 |
| SIM cards at the airport | — |
Terminals at Munich Airport
Munich Airport has two terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxi ranks are in the departure and arrival areas of both. In Terminal 2 there is a taxi service point on level 03. Allow time to move around: you may have to walk longer distances and may need a shuttle bus or shuttle train to reach your gate.
Getting to the city from arrivals
The S-Bahn lines S1 and S8 take about 40 minutes to the central train station in the city centre. S1 runs via the west and S8 via the east, with a 10-minute interval between airport and city centre. The Lufthansa Express Bus takes 45 minutes between Central Station and the airport, running every 20 minutes, 365 days a year. The same bus takes 25 minutes between Munich North (Schwabing) and the airport.
Arrivals tips for a smooth start
The S-Bahn stops at two airport stations: Visitors Park ("Besucherpark") and Flughafen München, which serves Terminal 1 and 2. Check your connection before you travel, since times may change at short notice due to construction work or disruptions. Flixbus long-distance stops are a few steps from Terminal 2 at bus stops 21 and 22, and Terminal 1 is a five to 10 minute walk away. If you park in P41, P43, P44, P50, P51, P90, P91 or P92, your parking ticket covers public transport to your departure terminal. Having your data working on landing makes it easier to check connections.
Skip the airport Wi-Fi
Airport Wi-Fi usually means a sign-up page, an email address and a connection that stops at the terminal doors. A data eSIM keeps you online at the gate, in the taxi and at the hotel, and your own number stays on for calls and bank codes.
Land in Munich with data already working
Questions
How do I get from Munich Airport to the city centre?
Take the S-Bahn S1 or S8 to the central train station in about 40 minutes, or the Lufthansa Express Bus to Central Station in 45 minutes.
How often does the S-Bahn run between the airport and the city?
There is a 10-minute interval between airport and city centre. S1 runs via the west and S8 via the east.
Where are the taxis at Munich Airport?
Taxi ranks are in the departure and arrival areas of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Terminal 2 also has a taxi service point on level 03.
Does the Lufthansa Express Bus run every day?
Yes, it runs every 20 minutes, 365 days a year. The journey takes 45 minutes to Central Station and 25 minutes to Munich North (Schwabing).
Where does Flixbus stop at Munich Airport?
Flixbus stops are a few steps from Terminal 2 at bus stops 21 and 22. Terminal 1 is a five to 10 minute walk away.