Trafic & Accomodation

Transportation

Visitors can reach Munich by airplane, train, or car. Munich International Airport, the second largest international airport in Germany, is north of the city and is only about 20 minutes away by taxi or 40 minutes by train from the city centre. There are direct flights into Munich from all over the world.

Also, there are several large train stations within Munich which offer many direct connections to other major German and many European cities. Long-distance trains arrive at the main station in the city centre, but also connect to stations at Munich Pasing to the west and Munich Ostbahnhof.

Finally, an excellent road network connects Munich with neighboring regions and the rest of the country with major motorways and roads connecting to different parts of Germany, Austria, and Italy.

However, driving in the city can be stressful due to the complexity and the narrowness of the city's streets. Public transportation, on the other hand, is very convenient and inexpensive. A single ticket/fare system, called MVV, exists in Munich and allows the ticketholder to travel on trams (streetcar), buses, S-Bahn (suburban trains), and U-Bahn (underground trains) alike. Tickets can be purchased upon arrival at the airport or train station and a variety of different options exist, including individual/partner/group tickets, daily/weekly/monthly tickets, discounted tickets for seniors, and tickets that are only good for after 9:00 am. Here is an overview of the tickets, prices and plans.

The cards can be purchased from vending machines in all suburban and underground trains, trams and buses. The machines accept coins, bank notes and cards (card with a loaded chip, no credit or debit card). The value of the notes may not exceed the value of the requested ticket only slight. Public transportation normally operates from 5:00am to 12:30am. In the meantime, 15 other bus lines also operate on different schedules.

Payment Method

The most popular payment method in Germany is with EC (electronic cash) cards, which is a type of German/European debit card and is accepted in all stores. Paying with credit cards, however, is not always possible in smaller shops and restaurants, and paying by check is not accepted, so visitors are advised to carry a small amount of cash with them. Foreign currency can be exchanged for a small fee at exchange and jewelery stores in the Schillerstraße at the main station.

Accomodation

Munich offers accommodation to suit every budget and preference. Hotels often include a buffet-style breakfast with an overnight stay, which is both convenient and cost effective. Use an Internet travel site such as booking.com or trivago.com to easily book a hotel room. Some typical hotels in Munich are:

• Bayerischer Hof - a traditional luxury hotel in a historic building, with many restaurants and bars and even a theater.
• Platzl Hotel - a 4 stars hotel in the Bavarian Still

• Laimer Hof - a 3 stars hotel in the Bavarian Still, price range - 65 - 100 € / night.
• Daheim - a 2 stars hotel in a good location, near the main train station, price range - 54-64 € / night.
• Dolomite - A 2 stars hotel that is centrally located and family run. Price Range - 49-69 € / night.

For the more price-conscious traveler:

• Etap City South - price range around 49 € / night
• A & O Hotels - a hotel and a hostel under one roof, price range - from 9 € / night
• Euro youth hotel (hostel), a community housing larger groups is possible, price range from 11 € / night