Munich Airport has dedicated facilities for families, and the S-Bahn into the city is easy to use with children. Here's the family guide.
German child car seat rules
Germany requires children under 12 who are shorter than 150cm to use an approved child restraint on seats with seatbelts (Section 21 of the road traffic regulations, StVO). Taxis get a limited exception on rear seats: the duty is restricted to two children weighing 9 kg or more, and the taxi must be able to secure at least one child weighing 9-18 kg. The exception does not apply where children are carried regularly. Taxis at a rank are not pre-arranged, so if you need specific seats for specific children, book a transfer and request them.
Best transport for families
S-Bahn (works well for families)
- Ticket: the Airport-City-Day-Ticket — €17.50 for one adult, with children aged 6-14 travelling free alongside you, or €32.60 for a group of up to five adults (two children aged 6-14 count as one adult)
- Time: about 40 minutes to the Hauptbahnhof
- Frequency: S1 and S8 alternate, so there is a train every 10 minutes between the airport and the city centre
- Suits: Families heading to the city center
One adult travelling with up to three children aged 6-14 needs only the €17.50 single version. Two or more adults, or more children, take the €32.60 group version (two children count as one adult). Both are valid in zones M-5 until 6 AM the next day.
Pre-booked transfer
- Cost: fixed price quoted at booking; see the live From price on this page (sedan or minivan)
- Why: Door-to-door, child seats available on request, luggage help
- Suits: Large families, lots of luggage, going beyond city center
- Book: Specify number and ages of children for correct seats
Taxi
- Cost: €96 fixed between the airport and the Hauptbahnhof zone (city tariff ordinance, § 3 surcharges extra); metered elsewhere
- Child seats: Not pre-arranged at the rank (see the rules above)
- Suits: Smaller families, moderate luggage
Airport family facilities
According to the airport's own family page:
- Kids Area in Terminal 1 with a slide, foosball, a bouldering wall, interactive wall games and a race track
- Family restrooms with lowered sinks for children, and dedicated baby changing rooms
- Free rental buggies and strollers in the public and security areas of Terminals 1 and 2, usable all the way to your gate; large strollers can be checked at the oversized baggage counters
- Visitors Park — a free adventure playground (open year-round, around the clock), with minigolf next to it, reached via the S-Bahn station "Besucherpark"
- Airbräu — a brewery and beer garden at the airport where adults can relax
Luggage with a family
| Family size | Luggage | Suggested transport |
|---|---|---|
| 2 adults + 1 child | 2 bags + stroller | S-Bahn (single or group Airport-City-Day-Ticket) |
| 2 adults + 2 children | 3 bags + stroller | S-Bahn or taxi |
| 2 adults + 3+ children | 4+ bags + strollers | Minivan transfer |
Fixed-price private transfer
MUC Munich City Center
From€150for 2 passengers
4 passengers: €161 per vehicle, about €40 per person
- Fixed price, no meter
- Flight tracked
- 60 min free waiting
- Driver meets you at arrivals
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup
Other destinations
Family destinations from Munich Airport
| Destination | Suggested transport | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Munich city center | S-Bahn | €32.60 (group day ticket) or €17.50 (adult plus children) |
| Neuschwanstein Castle | Transfer or rental | Fixed, quoted at booking |
| Legoland Günzburg | Transfer or rental | Fixed, quoted at booking |
| Salzburg | Transfer or train | Fixed, quoted at booking / check rail fare |
| Therme Erding (waterpark) | Taxi | Metered — ask for an estimate |
Sources (checked 2026-10-17)
- Airport-City-Day-Ticket Single €17.50, children 6-14 ride free, zones M-5: https://ticketshop.mvv-muenchen.de/index.php/product/384/show
- Airport-City-Day-Ticket Gruppe €32.60, up to five adults, two children count as one adult: https://ticketshop.mvv-muenchen.de/index.php/product/385/show
- S1/S8 alternate, 10-minute interval, about 40 minutes to the main station: https://www.munich-airport.com/public-transport-260822
- Taxi fixed fare €96 airport to Hauptbahnhof zone: https://stadt.muenchen.de/rathaus/stadtrecht/vorschrift/410/version8/0.html
- Child restraint rule (150 cm, under 12) and taxi exception: https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stvo_2013/__21.html
- Kids Area, family restrooms, baby changing, free strollers: https://www.munich-airport.com/start-your-family-vacation-stress-free-40744197
- Visitors Park playground (free, year-round, S-Bahn station Besucherpark): https://www.munich-airport.com/besucherpark-261650
- Minigolf next to the playground, Airbräu brewery and beer garden: https://www.munich-airport.de/zehn-gruende
When a private transfer from MUC is the right choice
- Travelling with small children: child seats are requested at booking for the exact ages, so you are not relying on a taxi that may have none.
- Strollers, cots and luggage: a minivan takes everything in one go, door to door, with no stairs or platform changes.
- Three or more people: a 4-seat car to Munich City Center is from €161, about €40 per person, usually level with or below separate public-transport tickets once you count the walk, the wait and the last mile with bags.
MUC → Munich City Center from €150Fixed price, flight tracked, free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup.
Fixed-price private transfer
MUC Munich City Center
From€150for 2 passengers
4 passengers: €161 per vehicle, about €40 per person
- Fixed price, no meter
- Flight tracked
- 60 min free waiting
- Driver meets you at arrivals
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup
Other destinations
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Munich taxis have child car seats?
Taxis get only a limited exception to the German child restraint rules, and a rank taxi is not pre-arranged with seats. If you need car seats, book a private transfer and request them specifically. Alternatively, bring a portable booster seat.
What is the Airport-City-Day-Ticket?
The MVV day ticket for zones M-5, covering the airport and the city area until 6 AM the next day. €17.50 for one adult — children aged 6-14 travel free with you — or €32.60 for a group of up to five adults, with two children counting as one adult (MVV ticketshop, checked October 2026).
Is Munich Airport good for kids?
The airport's family page lists a Kids Area in Terminal 1, family restrooms, baby changing rooms and free rental strollers. The Visitors Park has a free adventure playground, with minigolf next to it.