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About Munich
The capital of the German state of Bavaria, Munich is one of the most populous cities of the country. The city is famous for its Oktoberfest organized each year between the third sunday of September and the first Sunday in October. Bavarians, clad in local folk dresses, drink beer and enjoy local food. Munich is of course well known for its breweries. You can try a wide variety of beers at Augustiner Biergartens. Munich is also rich in coffee shops.
In Munich you can visit the BMW Museum if you are into the history of automobiles; the Allianz Arena; Botanical Garden; Nymphenburg Palace; St. Peter’s Church; English Garden; and the concentration camps from the Second World War. You can also visit the Deutsches Museum, which houses one of Europe’s most important art collections. The climate in Munich is cold. It is advisable to visit Munich in the summer or spring. The busiest and most popular street in town is Maximilian Street.
Munich has an intricate train network. The city's Franz Josef Strauss Airport is one of the biggest in Germany, and trains run from the airport to the city center.
Transportation to Munich City Center from Airport
Munich Airport
Munich Airport is a major international airport welcoming a significant amount of visitors to the city. Once you land at Munich Airport there are several transportation alternatives available to get to the city center. Passengers can get to the city center from Munich Airport by train, bus, taxi, and rental car.
Train
There is a rail system in place that provides transportation directly from Munich Airport to the city center. Trains depart every 10 minutes and provide transportation to the city. The rain is accessible from terminals 1 and 2. The S1 train line provides transportation from Munich Airport to Neufahrn, Moosach, Laim, Munich Hauptbahnhof, Marienplatz and Ostbahnhof and the S8 train line provides transportation from Munich Airport to Ostbahnhof, Isartor, Marienplatz, Karlsplatz/Stachus, Hauptbahnhof, Laim and Pasing and Herrsching. For both lines the total trip from the airport to the furthest point on the line takes about 50 minutes.
Taxi
One of the most convenient and fastest transportation alternatives to get to the city center from Munich Airport is by taxi. Taxis are easily accessible from both terminals, from both the arrival and departure levels. Taxi fares are calculated based on the kilometers traveled. A taxi to the city center takes about 40 minutes. For more information on taxi companies that operate from the airport and taxi fares please visit Munich Airport’s website.
Bus
Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from Munich Airport is by bus. There are many bus routes that provide transportation to the city center and many bus stops at both terminals at the airport. The bus route that you will take to get to the city center from Munich Airport will vary depending on your destination in the city. For detailed information on bus routes and stops please visit Munich Airport’s website.
Rental Car
Renting a car is a very convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from Munich Airport. Renting a car is also a great option for getting around in the city during your trip. There are various rental car companies located at the airport. You can pick up your rental car from the Car Rental Center in the Central Area of the airport. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Avis, Enterprise, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, Buchbinder and Thrifty. If you are traveling between multiple locations make sure to arrange your vehicle pick up and drop off locations beforehand.
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