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Munich Transport System
Public transport in the city is overseen by the Munich Transport and Tariff Association (MVV) and the system runs pretty much around the clock though there is a reduced service between 1am and 4am. The regular timetable is run between 5am and 1am so there should be no problem in getting to any Munich events, festivals or tourist attractions. The public transport system is made up of the U-Bahn (underground railway), buses, taxi's and trams and the suburban railway known as the S-Bahn. The S-Bahn operates in both the city centre and out to the suburbs. The trains are fast, usually bang on time and are very comfortable. The German railway system really is one of the best in the world and visitors from the UK in particular will be amazed at the efficiency and quality of the service.
If you are looking for a taxi in Munich then they are invariably Mercedes and are all painted cream. Buses run regularly both throughout the city and to other locations in southern Germany. For intercity services the terminus is located just north of the city centre. Munich Transport Tickets The MVV issues tickets that can be used on all modes of public transport; U-Bahn, S-Bahn, buses and trams. Tickets can be purchased from the distinctive blue vending machines that are located at both underground and suburban railway stations, bus and tram stops and also at various shops, usually newsagents and hotels (identified with a white letter 'K'). The ticket machines will be marked either Einzelfahrkarte (for single tickets) or Streifenkarte (for strip tickets). The later work out cheaper for making multiple trips with each strip allowing free transfers for up to three hours in a single zone or two hours in two or more zones. It is important to realise that the MVV is run on an honour system which means that tickets are not checked at the start of the journey though regular random checks are carried out. At the end of the trip two strips need to be cancelled in the blue machines for each zone travelled in. For tourists who will be using the Munich transport system throughout their stay in the city it is recommended that they purchase a City Tour Card. The City Tour Card allows the user to travel on an unlimited number of MVV services and be purchased as either a daily ticket or one that is valid for three days. Related Articles History Of Munich Part One Oktoberfest
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