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This page covers general travel to and within Munich. For information on how to get to the stadium on matchday, visit our dedicated stadium travel page.
🌱 Sustainable travel
Help make UEFA EURO 2024 the greenest EURO of all time!
Munich is centrally located in Bavaria in the south of Germany and is the gateway to the wider region. The city has numerous long-distance national and international train routes for fans to take advantage of.
Minimise your carbon impact by:
✅ Choosing train or long-distance bus travel options over flights
Travelling by train will be the most convenient option to get around. Thanks to our partner Deutsche Bahn, match ticket holders are entitled to discounted national and international train tickets.
✅ Using public transport to go between and within the Host Cities and avoid car travel
Munich ticket holders are entitled to a 36 Hour Travel Pass for the entire MVV (Münchner Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund) network at no additional cost! The network covers a vast area beyond Munich’s city borders, so you can discover the entire region by public transport.
🌍 Know before you go
Take the time to check you have all the relevant valid documents for travelling to Germany.
You can travel to Germany using your national ID card or passport. It’s also good to carry ID on you at all times, as you may need it to check in to your accommodation, or in the event of requiring assistance with your match ticket at the stadium.
You will need your passport and must go through border control. Your passport must meet both Schengen Area entry requirements:
✅Valid for at least 3 months after the date you intend to leave the EU
✅ Issued within the last 10 years
Some fans may also require a visa to gain entry into Germany, for example supporters from Türkiye. Visit Germany’s Federal Foreign Office website to check the complete list and apply for a visa.
Key timings 💡
🚆 Central station to Fan Zone 🎉
20min by public transport
🚆 Central station or Ostbahnhof to stadium ⚽
35min by public transport
✈️ Airport to stadium ⚽
50-60min by public transport
✈️ Airport to Central station 🚆
45min by public transport
🎉 Fan Zone to stadium ⚽
25min by public transport or Shuttle Bus
All timings are approximate. Allow additional time when travelling during busy hours as journeys may take longer.
🚄 Getting to Munich
By train 🚆
Regular long-distance domestic services to Munich Central Station include:
- Hamburg – Berlin – Munich
- Dortmund – Cologne – Frankfurt – Munich
- Karlsruhe – Stuttgart – Munich
International train destinations include Paris (France), Budapest (Hungary), Salzburg, Klagenfurt & Vienna (Austria), Bologna (Italy) and Zurich (Switzerland).
Train travel in Germany
🌱 100% green energy
Did you know that since 2018, Deutsche Bahn customers travel using 100% renewable energy on long-distance ICE, IC and EC journeys within Germany?
Most of Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed and long-distance trains have Wi-Fi to keep you entertained and an onboard restaurant so you can fuel up before your match.
By choosing rail travel, you’re contributing to making EURO 2024 more sustainable. How to make your journeys a breeze:
1️⃣ Book early! The special DB fares are limited, so don’t miss out. On sale now.
2️⃣ Make a seat reservation for extra peace of mind.
3️⃣ You must purchase your train ticket before you board – you don’t want to risk a penalty fare.
4️⃣ Download the DB Navigator app to check for potential delays, platform numbers and more.
5️⃣ Trains will be busy during the tournament. Please be considerate of others so your fellow football fans can enjoy their journey too.
6️⃣ Children up to 5 years travel free of charge. Kids aged 6-14 travel free of charge when accompanied by a person aged 15 or above, but they must be indicated in the booking process.
ℹ️ Help with DB services on site
The Welcome Desk is located right at the centre of the central station concourse and serves as a central hub for fans seeking guidance on mobility topics, DB travel offers (e.g., DB Ticket EURO 2024), and also general EURO 2024 information.
📍 Location
Munich Central Station, 80335 München
Munich International Airport (also called Franz Josef Strauss Airport) is located 28 kilometres northeast of Munich. The two terminals serve travellers from over 140 European destinations and many worldwide locations.
The airport is well connected to the city centre by public transport, via S-Bahn lines 1 and 8 and several long-distance and local bus services.
Additional airport options to consider are Frankfurt / Main, Nuremberg, Memmingen, Stuttgart (Germany), Innsbruck, Salzburg (Austria) and Zurich (Switzerland).
The Central bus station is in Hackerbrücke close to Munich Central Station. All major European cities can be reached by the extensive long-distance bus network. Visit the ZOB website for the complete list of destinations and additional information.
It is not recommended to travel by car to Munich during EURO 2024 as city centre traffic is particularly busy with residents and commuters and parking facilities at the stadium will be limited to pre-booked cars only.
If you’re unable to make use of train or long-distance bus travel, there are two major motorways in and around Munich, A8 and A9. All regional motorways lead to the A99 motorway, Munich’s outer ring road. Make use of one of the 38 Park + Ride locations that serve the city to avoid unnecessary delays searching for spaces in the city. One such option near the arena is the car park at Business Campus Garching-Hochbrück, which is within walking distance of the Garching-Hochbrück U-Bahn station. From there, you can reach Fröttmaning U-Bahn station in under 5 minutes. You can pre-book your parking space here.
🏙️ Getting around Munich
The city is easy to get around and the majority of attractions can be reached on foot or by public transport.
36 Hour Travel Pass
🌿Match ticket holders are entitled to a 36 Hour Travel Pass across the entire MVV (Münchner Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund) network at no additional cost. The pass is valid from 06:00 on matchday until 18:00 the following day.
The city’s transport network has a U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram and bus system. It’s the most efficient and cheapest way to get around. Most U-Bahn and S-Bahn services run until 01:00, when the night timetable comes into effect.
The cost of trips depends on the number of zones you travel through. Tickets can be purchased on the MVV or MVG app / website, or at ticket machines or ticket counters at main transport hubs.
⚠️ You will need to stamp most physical tickets before travelling.
Find more information on Munich’s public transport system on the dedicated website (in German).
Munich is very pedestrian friendly – perfect for getting those steps in!
Cyclists will enjoy their time in Munich with its extensive and comprehensive network of cycle paths. Around 4,200 rental bikes are available from Bike + Ride facilities at public transport locations across the city.
Additional information on cycling in Munich (available in German only)
No less 3,330 official taxis can be recognised by the taxi sign on the roof and a serial number on the rear window and are available for short-distance journeys and trips to surrounding areas. Visit the Taxi München website (in German only) for more information and prices. Popular ridesharing services are also available in the city.
Various scooter rental services are available with differing offers. Some require driver’s licence to hire and allow for longer distance and other suppliers offer a solution for short distances.
⚠️ Be aware that the area surrounding the stadium and Fan Zone have e-scooter parking bans and therefore they should not be used for these journeys.