Travel conveniently

Munich is home to the second-largest airport in Germany and one of the best in the world, the main bus (ZOB) and the main train station (Hauptbahnhof), both within walking distance to Oktoberfest. Parking is not provided near Theresienwiese, however, Park and Ride parking space is a comfortable option when driving to Munich by car. They allow you to directly transfer from the Autobahn to the U-Bahn.

Plane

Two airports are marketed as Munich’s airports. Franz-Josef-Strauß airport (MUC) is one of the largest and best airports in Europe and is only serviced by larger carriers from about 70 countries. The airport of Memmingen (FFM), also known as Munich West, on the other hand, is serviced by low-cost airlines. It is situated about 100km west from Munich and can be reached by bus within 75 minutes from the main station.

Franz-Josef-Strauß Airport (MUC)

Munich’s airport is situated north of the city and connected to the S-Bahn via lines S1, entering the city from the west (46 minutes to the Main Station) and S8, entering the city from the east (42 minutes). The S1 is connected to the U2 in Moosach and to the U3 in Feldmoching already before entering the Stammstrecke, the aorta of the Munich S-Bahn. For the S-Bahn ride from the airport to the city, you need either a single trip ticket or a day ticket for the entire S-Bahn network. You can easily check your flight connections to Munich with the adjacent form.

Memmingen Airport (FMM)

As Munich’s airport is only served by larger airlines, the Memmingen airport may be an option for you, when traveling from an airport that also offers low-cost flights. FMM is serviced by Austrian, Fly Niki, Corendon, Pobeda, Ryan Air, Sun Express, and Wizz Air. The transfer to Munich is only 30 minutes longer compared to the transfer from Franz-Josef-Strauß Airport. The 75-minute bus ride the Main Station is 15 Euros with the Allgäu-Airport if you buy your ticket online.

Train

The main train lines arrive in Munich at the Main Station (Hauptbahnhof), Munich East (Ostbahnhof), and Pasinger Bahnhof. Most long-distance trains arrive and depart from Main Station, which is within walking distance to Theresienwiese. As the large beer tents close as early as 10:30 p.m. and the fairground itself at 11:30 p.m. on weekdays and on midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, departure in most directions may still possible at the end of your Oktoberfest day. You can comfortably check connections and prices on bahn.com.

Bus

Remote bus lines are still new to the German transport industry, but Munich has already benefited greatly from the installation of several different bus lines. All major national bus lines are present at the central bus station, the ZOB, located at the Hackerbrücke, within walking distance to Oktoberfest.

Long-distance buses being very reasonably priced, are often a serious alternative to a train ride. However, the main difference between the two is the fact that luggage exceeding cabin baggage may be charged additionally. In return, the general price level is often significantly below the price level of the national train carrier Deutsche Bahn, especially when booked spontaneously.

Car

Going to Oktoberfest by car is in general not a good idea, as there is little parking space near the Theresienwiese. Hence, if you still need to go by car, it is advisable to leave your car outside the city and transfer to public transport. This can easily be done by using the P+R-parkings located at several S-Bahn and U-Bahn stations right at the end of the Autobahn. Besides their convenient locations, they're also very affordable.