You can take either a cab or public transportation from Munich central bus station to Munich airport. The distance between them is 29 km but the road distance increases, it is 37.9 km. Taking rideshare will be the cheapest option, it will cost you only 2 euros and the journey will take 1 hour 14 minutes.

Munich International Airport (MUC), also known as Franz Josef Strauss Airport, is located approximately 38 kilometers (24 miles) northeast of Munich's city center. For travelers in 2026, the most efficient and popular way to bridge this distance is via the S-Bahn (suburban train) lines S1 and S8, which depart every 10 to 20 minutes. The journey to central hubs like Marienplatz or the Hauptbahnhof (Central Station) takes roughly 35 to 45 minutes and costs approximately €13-€15 for an airport-city day ticket. If you prefer a more direct road route, the Lufthansa Express Bus runs every 15 minutes and takes about 45 minutes, depending on traffic. Taxis and rideshare services like Uber or Bolt are readily available but significantly more expensive, typically costing between €80 and €110 for a one-way trip that takes 35 to 50 minutes. For those driving themselves, the A92 motorway provides a direct connection, though travelers should be wary of heavy congestion during the Munich "Rush Hour" which can easily double the expected travel time into the city's historic core.