How do I get from the airport to the city in Munich?

The S-Bahn is the right call: lines S1 and S8 both run from Munich Airport (MUC) directly to the city center, terminating at Marienplatz and continuing to Ostbahnhof. The ride to Marienplatz takes roughly 40 minutes and costs around €13.60 for a single ticket, though if you're traveling with others, a partner day ticket or the Airport-City-Day-Ticket often works out cheaper. Trains run every 20 minutes through most of the day, with the first departures before 4 a.m. The Lufthansa Airport Bus connects the airport to the main train station (Hauptbahnhof) and is slightly faster at about 45 minutes, costing around €11.50 one-way. Taxis and rideshares exist but expect to pay €60-80 depending on traffic and destination, with the A9 and A99 motorways prone to delays during peak hours. Skip the taxi unless you have heavy luggage or an unusual arrival time that makes the S-Bahn inconvenient.

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