The city of Munich has a large public transportation network consisting of S-Bahn, U-Bahn, streetcar and bus and consists of the urban area of Munich with zone M, as well as zones 1-12 for the municipalities outside Munich.
An overview of all zones can be found here, where all routes of the different means of transportation are marked. There are also individual network plans for U-Bahn & S-Bahn, tram & bus and the night line network.
The tariff system
- The Munich city area is summarized in zone M. Adjacent municipalities are divided into zones 1-12. You can check here which zone your station is in and which ticket you need for your journey.
- One-way tickets, season tickets and day passes can be purchased for zone M only, for selected zones 1-12 only or for zone M plus any number of zones.
- The ticket for a short zone is valid for a maximum of 1 hour. The journey may be interrupted at the permitted stops. Return journeys are excluded. A short trip is defined as a journey up to the 4th stop, of which only 2 stops are on the S-Bahn, U-Bahn or X-Bus. A short trip can be purchased with a one-way ticket or with a season ticket. The Streifenkarte is valid for several journeys and zones and can be used at different times.
- Single and season tickets can be validated for either zone M, individual zones 1-12 or zones M-1 to M-5. You can find the exact fare information here. Please note that single and season tickets are limited in time after stamping and are only valid in one direction of travel. Day tickets, weekly tickets and monthly tickets are valid for any number of journeys.
- Day tickets and 3-day tickets can also be purchased as a group ticket for up to 5 people.
- Weekly and monthly tickets are also available. These are also available at a discount for journeys after 9 a.m. or for people aged 65 and over. There are also special educational fares for schoolchildren, students and trainees.
- Hand luggage, baby carriages and one dog can travel free of charge.
- Bicycles can be taken along for €3.50. Please note the closing times.
Subway: Mon-Fri 6-9 & 16-18 (not available in the afternoon during vacations)
S-Bahn: Mon-Fri 6-9 am (no closing time during vacations)
The Germany ticket
Since May 2023, the Deutschlandticket has been valid nationwide on local and regional transport and, with a monthly subscription of €58, is a cheaper alternative to monthly tickets, especially in the greater Munich area. Students, trainees and volunteers can even get a discounted subscription of €38 in the MVV area. The season ticket also renews automatically, so you don't have to remember to buy a new ticket every month. It can also be canceled monthly.
The ticket is valid on all local public transport, i.e. buses, streetcars, underground and suburban trains and regional trains (2nd class). However, it is not valid on long-distance services or with private providers. It is also non-transferable; only children under the age of 6 can travel free of charge.
MVG recommends using the Deutschlandticket as a cell phone ticket in the MVGO app. Alternatively, the ticket is also available as a chip card.
You can find more information here.
- To find the nearest connection, we recommend the MVV timetable information.
- Also possible on the go with the MVV app.
- If you don't always have the right change to hand, you can also easily buy the right ticket using your cell phone.
Mr. Lodge wishes you lots of fun exploring the city of Munich and a safe journey!
