What is the cheapest way to use public transport in Munich?

The cost of public transport in Munich depends on how many zones you travel in. Since you'll staying for a while tickets for Munich's public transport will be too expensive. Rather purchase a weekly or monthly ISARcard which is the best and most affordable option to use Munich's public transport network.



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The München Card offers a wide range of reductions and discounts on entrance fees to museums, exhibitions, sights and attractions. City tours can also be booked at a reduced price. Supplementary shopping and gastronomy offers complement the Munich Card.

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Carry cash While major supermarket chains and shopping outlets are likely to accept your credit card, most restaurants and stores in Munich will only accept cash or EC-cards (like debit cards). Make sure you have enough euros with you for everyday use.

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Most places offer contactless payment, BUT that does not mean they accept credit cards! They accept EC cards, which are debit cards (in Euro) that do a direct debit from one's bank account. I'd say, if you don't have an EC card, you'd still have to carry cash with you.

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Practices in Europe vary, but in Germany you can usually buy a ticket from the bus driver when you board (cash only, exact change), or using the ticket machine on trams.

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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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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.

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For the most part, if you are travelling within the city center (AKA the M-Zone), you will be paying 3,40€ for a one-way Single Ticket. This is the zone/price you'll most likely be paying if you stick to the city center. The notable exception is if you are travelling to/from the airport, which is located in Zone 5.

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