Is the area around the train station in Munich safe?

The area around the Main Train Station (Hauptbahnhof) can be a little dangerous especially at night. People dependent on drugs and alcohol often hang around here and trouble can break out - but usually amongst themselves. A common sight are people begging around this area.



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When you ask locals which district or quarter to avoid, they will come up with districts like “Hasenbergl”, “Neuperlach” or “Am Hart”. Some of these quarters had social problems and a high unemployment rate, especially in the late 1980s and early 1990s but things have changed.

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Walking to the city centre You can easily walk from the station to Munich's cathedral or the Marienplatz, the main pedestrian square in the heart of Munich. It's just a 15-minute 1.3 km walk from Munich Hbf to the Marienplatz, much of it down a pleasant pedestrianised shopping street, see map of Munich.

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Taxi fares The average taxi journey around Munich city center usually costs between € 10 ( US$ 10.70) and € 12 ( US$ 12.90). A taxi from the airport to the city center is usually around € 50 ( US$ 53.50) and the drive lasts about 40 minutes.

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Uber rides are generally cheaper than normal taxi services. An UberX car can pick you up in ~5 min at Munich Airport. The estimated Uber from Munich Airport to central Munich, Central Station or directly to your accommodation is around 80-90 €.

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The train will take approximately 41 minutes to reach the main train station and regular tickets cost only €13.70. In addition, there is a bus service operating from the airport straight to the train station. The price of a bus ticket is €11.50 and the average travel time is 45 minutes.

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Munich is an extremely walkable city. The old town and surrounding areas can easily be explored on foot, as can all of the city's parks, and the main shopping area is completely pedestrianized.

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Language: German is the main language spoken in Munich, but English is taught in schools and visitors will encounter many English speakers.

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Hbf – Hauptbahnhof, the main or central station of a town or city.

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Train Stations Any ticket or train pass entitles you to a free night in a station's waiting room: You're simply waiting for your early train. For safety, lock your pack in a station locker or check it at the baggage counter.

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With your Munich City Pass/Munich Cark, you can use public transportation for free! You can use the local transport for free in Munich as a Munich City Pass/Munich Card Holder. Ride the U-train, bus, tram, S-train, and even regional trains as much as you want.

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