Travel by plane
The best way to get from Munich Airport to the Fairground Munich is using the airport shuttle bus! You can also easily reach the Fairground Munich by public transportation or taxi services. For the complete flight schedule please visit www.munich-airport.de/en.
Airport shuttle
An airport shuttle will be available again for opti 2025. The shuttle will depart from the North Entrance.
Journey times:
Friday, Saturday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Departures every half hour
You can find more information and the prices here.
Transfer from Munich Airport to the Fairground Munich by public transportation
Public transportation is a quick and easy way from the airport to the fairground. The train station for the S1 and S8 municipal trains is located directly under the Central Area of the Munich Airport. Trains depart for downtown Munich every 10 minutes. You can choose one of the following routes:
Route S8 / U5 / U2
From the airport, take the S8 to "Ostbahnhof" (Munich East). Transfer to the underground line U5 (toward "Neuperlach Süd") and travel to the next station, "Innsbrucker Ring". Then, from the same platform, transfer to the U2 (toward "Messegelände"). Disembark at "Messestadt West".
Travel time: approx. 46 min.
Route S8 / U2
From the airport, take the S8 to "Hauptbahnhof" (Munich central station). Transfer to the U2 underground line (towards "Messestadt Ost"). Disembark at "Messestadt West".
Travel time: approx. 60 min.
Route S1 / U2
From the airport, take the S1 to "Feldmoching" or "Hauptbahnhof" (Munich central station). Transfer to the U2 underground line (towards "Messegelände"). Disembark at "Messestadt West" or "Messestadt Ost". Travel time: approx. 65 min.
Information on ticket prices from Munich Airport to the Fairground Munich: www.mvv-muenchen.de/en
Transfer from Munich Airport to the fairground by taxi:
The one-way trip takes approximately 35 minutes, depending on traffic. Munich International Trade Fairs and the Munich taxi-owners' association have agreed to a fixed rate of 85,00 € (status as of 2022). This offer applies only to the most direct route between the airport and the trade-fair centre in kilometers.
Taxis at the airport:
A sufficient number of taxis are available directly in front of the terminals.
Taxis at the Fairground Munich:
The taxi stand is located at the Entrance North.
A sufficient number of taxis are available at all entrances of the fairground.