By Plane

Munich is served by Munich International Airport (MUC), also known as Franz Josef Strauss Airport, Germany’s second-busiest hub and a major base for Lufthansa, which ensures frequent and reliable connections. Participants from Europe can usually fly directly from most major cities, while those traveling from other continents may connect via leading hubs such as Frankfurt, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam Schiphol, London Heathrow, Zurich, or Vienna, before taking a short connecting flight of one to two hours to Munich.

By Train

Munich is easily accessible by rail through Munich Central Station München Hauptbahnhof – Hbf, one of Germany’s busiest railway hubs. High-speed ICE InterCity Express trains connect Munich directly with major German cities such as Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Cologne, as well as international cities including Zurich, Vienna, Salzburg, and Paris. For participants arriving from other parts of Europe, convenient transfers are available through key hubs like Frankfurt or Stuttgart. Munich Hauptbahnhof is centrally located and directly connected to the U-Bahn or subway, S-Bahn the commuter trains, trams, and buses.

Travelers from nearby towns or smaller cities in Bavaria and Austria, such as Salzburg, Innsbruck, or Ulm, can conveniently reach Munich by regional trains such as RE, RB, Meridian and ÖBB, which offer frequent and direct connections to Munich Hauptbahnhof.

By Car

Munich is well connected to the European motorway Autobahn network accessible by car from Germany and neighboring countries. Major routes include the A8 from Stuttgart, Salzburg, and Austria, the A9 from Nuremberg, Berlin, and northern Germany, and the A96 from Lindau and Switzerland. Upon arrival, drivers should note that Munich has a Low Emission Zone Umweltzone, which requires a green emissions sticker Umweltplakette to enter the city center.

By Bus

Munich is a major stop for international and domestic long-distance bus services, with most arrivals and departures taking place at the Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof München (ZOB), located near Hackerbrücke and well connected to the city’s S-Bahn and U-Bahn network. Companies such as FlixBus, Eurolines, and RegioJet operate frequent routes linking Munich with major European cities, including Vienna, Zurich, Prague, Milan, and Paris. Traveling by bus is often the most economical option.