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Public Transportation
Munich is proud of its public transportation which is swift, efficient and reliable. It is possible to go
almost everywhere in the city and the suburbs by either bus, tram, U-Bahn or S-Bahn. The U-Bahn
(inner-city underground), bus and tram network are run by the MVV (Münchner Verkehrs- und
Tarifverbund). The S-Bahn network (commuter trains) is run by the DB (Deutsche Bahn AG).
Tickets
Tickets can be bought at kiosks, from bus drivers, or from the blue automatic ticket vending machines
in underground stations; tram cars have also machines. Children under six travel for free, those
between six and fifteen years pay less.
Tickets must be validated by punching them into the blue ‘Entwerter’ machine (indicated by a black-
yellow E) in stations, buses and streetcars. The only exception is tickets bought from the ticket
vending machines in trams, which will be validated automatically.
The MVV-tariff area covers the inner area (MVV-Innenraum), which is one zone and the outer area
(MVV-Aussenraum). Please ask for current prices at a local station or check the websit
(English version available).
For destinations only a few stops away a short trip ticket (Kurzstrecke) might be the less expensive
option. Short trip destinations cover four stops in busses and trams and only two stops in the S- or
U-Bahns. They are valid for one hour.
Buying a "strip ticket" (Streifenkarte) which consists of 10 strips could be the best option if the stay
in Munich is only for a couple of days. For every zone, two strips have to be stamped in the ‘Entwerter’
machine except for ‘short trips’ (Kurzstrecke) for which only one strip is needed.
Single day passes (Tageskarte) either for the inner area (Innenraum) or the outer area (Aussenraum)
allow unlimited travel until 6.00 a.m. the next day on all forms of public transportation within the area
quoted on the pass.
The ‘Partner’ day pass is suitable for the whole family – up to 5 adults (two children are counted as
one adult).
Weekly, monthly and annual season passes (IsarCard) can be purchased for the MVV tariff area.
IsarCards are transferable to somebody else. An IsarCard valid for 12 months can be purchased for
the price of 9.5 months. It is advisable to contact the MVV for more details.
The area and zone charts at the stations always have to be checked carefully to find out the correct
tariff.
There are other numerous ticket and pass options available. More information is provided at:
+ MVV Info counter, main train station (mezzanine floor), open Monday – Friday 6.30 a.m.
to 10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
+ MVG customer centre, Marienplatz (mezzanine floor), open Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 8
p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
+ MVG customer centre Poccistr, Poccistr. 1, open Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
+ E-Mail:
Important!
Trains should not be entered without a validated ticket or a pass (except trams, where tickets can
be bought inside), since they only can be obtained outside. Everybody will be fined a fee in case of
getting caught without a valid ticket.