The beautiful city of Munich is the capital of Bavaria, Germany's most southerly state. “The city with a heart,” has established itself as Germany’s high-tech hub (Silicon Bavaria) and is one of the most important industrial and economic centers in the European community. It boasts of such high-tech corporations as BMW and Daimler-Chrysler Aerospace. In addition to being the country’s leading university center and hub for insurance, banking, electronic, and mechanical engineering, Munich offers its visitors shopping, music, art, gourmet restaurants, beer gardens, outdoor cafes, ethnic restaurants, popular night-spots, grand cathedrals, and opulent palaces. For more information on Munich and the surrounding area, please refer to the official website for the city of Munich.
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Airport information
Transportation from the airport
Public transportation from the airport
On exhibition days (Tuesday-Friday), a shuttle will be available to be booked which arrives at and departs from Entrance West.
A one-way trip in the taxi will cost a fixed price of 85 EUR. Taxis are available directly in front of the airport terminals.
To go direct to the city centre, S-Bahn Lines 1 and 8 depart the airport regularly.
Public transportation City Centre - Fairgrounds
From the city centre, Underground Line U2 connects the central station to the fairgrounds - leave the train at "Messestadt West". Take advantage of our Journey Planner.
Tickets can be purchased online and in advance. Munich VerkehrsVerbund MVV also offers an app.
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