Travelling to Munich:
By Plane: Munich’s international airport (www.munich-airport.de) is second in importance only to Frankfurt for international and domestic flights. There’s direct service to and from many key destinations including London, Paris, Rome, New York, Sydney and all major German cities.
Airlines flying to Munich are Air France, British Airways, Delta Airlines, easyJet, Germanwings, Lufthansa and Scandinavian Airlines.
By Train: Train services to and from Munich are excellent. There are swift connections every one to two hours to all major German cities as well as frequent services (often nondirect) to European destinations such as Vienna (five hours), Prague (six to eight hours) and Zürich (four hours). Prices vary according to demand and the class of train.
There are direct links to Berlin (six hours) and Hamburg (six hours). Trains to Frankfurt often require a change in Mannheim or Nuremberg (3¾ hours).
By Bus: Munich is a stop for Busabout on circular routes that take in Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, Prague, Rome and Vienna, among other cities.
Once arrived in Munich the following are your options for getting around the rather expansive City:
Taxi: Taxis cost €2.90 at flagfall, plus a per-kilometre price of €1.25 to €1.60. For a radio-dispatched taxi, call 216 10 or 194 10. Taxi ranks are indicated on the city’s tourist map and are a great way to get around if you are in a hurry.
Driving: If you are considering driving a rental or your own car it is not strongly recommended in Munich. It’s not worth driving in the city centre as many streets are pedestrian-only, ticket enforcement is Orwellian and parking is a nightmare. The tourist office map shows city car parks, which generally cost about €1.50 to €2.50 per hour.
Public Transport: Getting around is easy on Munich’s excellent public transport network (MVV). The system is zone-based, and most places of interest to visitors (except Dachau and the airport) are within the ‘blue’ inner-zone (Innenraum).
Tickets are valid for the S-Bahn, U-Bahn, trams and buses, but must be time-stamped in the machines at station entrances and aboard buses and trams before use. Failure to validate a ticket puts you at the mercy of ticket inspectors (usually plain-clothed) who possess admirable efficiency when it comes to handing out fines.
However you intend to travel to and around Munich it is well worth the effort! Book your accommodation with us at Hotel Rooms Munich and you will be amazed at the deals we can offer you. Most of all, enjoy your stay!