Transportation

Munich has a superb public transportation system and while the city center can be explored on foot, the attractions in the surrounding area can be easily reached by the public transport system. The Hauptbahnhof is the main central station of Munich. The bus station is right next to the train station. Tageskarte or day tickets for all public transport in the central city costs € 4.50. For travelling within Greater Munich - that is, within an 80km radius - a day card can be bought for € 11. The Munich Welcome Card, supplied by the Munich Tourist Office, is another option. It includes a roundtrip S-Bahn ticket to the city center, free public transportation in Munich, and discounts on museums and other tourist attractions.

The German rail network is operated by Deutsche Bahn (German Rail) and is one of the most extensive networks in Europe. Tickets and information can be found at any station. There are rapid train connections to all major German cities and frequent services to all main European cities. For further information please visit www.bahn.de

Taxis are very easily available but quite over-priced. The average taxi fare in Germany is aproximately €1.45 per kilometer with a minimum charge of € 2.70. For rides longer than 10km, the per-kilometer rate goes down to between € 1.30 and €1.20, depending on the distance

The main car rental companies have offices at the airport as well as within the main city. Information on car rental companies can be found under the heading 'Autovermietung' in the Yellow Pages of the city's phone book.

Munich's Franz Josef Strauss Flughafen airport is connected to the Hauptbahnhof (the main train station) by S-Bahn 1 or 2. To reach central Munich using the S-Bahn, follow the S-Bahn signs to the commuter rail station in Munchen Airport Center. Tickets can be bought from vending machines or a ticket counter. The main stops include the Hauptbahnhof and the Marienplatz. The journey takes about 40 minutes, depending on the train and where you plan to get off.

It is essential to know at least a few German words if you are planning on driving in Germany.