Landing late at Munich Airport? Here is what is available after dark.
What's available late at night
| Transport | Available? | Last service | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-Bahn S8 | Yes, 24/7 | Nonstop; every 20 min, every 40 min from about 1 AM to 4 AM | Airport-City-Day-Ticket €17.50 |
| S-Bahn S1 | Until about midnight | Every 20 min until about midnight (nonstop on weekends and holidays) | Airport-City-Day-Ticket €17.50 |
| Lufthansa Express Bus | No — last departure from the airport is 22:25 | Last bus 22:25 | €12.50 online / €13.50 on board |
| Taxi | Fixed fare applies at any hour (no night surcharge listed; § 3 surcharges extra) | — | €96 fixed to the Hauptbahnhof zone |
| Pre-booked transfer | Yes | Meet-and-greet if included in your booking | Fixed, quoted at booking |
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
The S-Bahn at night
According to the airport, the S8 runs nonstop, 24 hours a day, every 20 minutes — and every 40 minutes between about 1 AM and 4 AM. The S1 runs every 20 minutes until about midnight (and nonstop on weekends and holidays). Because the two lines alternate, the daytime interval is 10 minutes, but late at night it is mostly the S8 alone, so check the MVV app for the exact departure on your date.
Both lines take about 40 minutes to the main station.
Taxis at night
The city's taxi tariff ordinance sets the fixed fare between the airport and the Hauptbahnhof zone at €96 in either direction, and lists no night surcharge. Metered rates are €5.90 minimum fare, €2.70 per km for the first 7 km and €2.50 per km after that, with waiting time at €39 an hour. The ordinance notes that its listed surcharges still apply on top of the fixed fares.
Pre-booked transfer at night
For late arrivals, the transfer option provides:
- A driver waiting in the arrivals hall with your name (if included in your booking)
- A fixed price quoted at booking (ask whether a night supplement applies)
- A direct drive, with no changing trains at night
The fixed price quoted at booking (see the live From price on this page) is easy to compare with the taxi's €96 fixed rate. The main advantage is a driver meeting you in arrivals instead of a late-night search for a ride, if meet-and-greet is included in your booking.
The airport at night
The airport's own pages list these services for a long layover or a very late arrival:
- Sleeping cabins in Terminal 2, listed as open 24 hours with hourly rates; check rates and booking on the airport website.
- Showers in the Munich Airport Center (level 03) and in Terminal 2 — €25 per use plus a €20 deposit.
- Airport hotel — the hotel at the airport.
Sources (checked 2026-10-17)
- S8 nonstop 24/7, S1 until about midnight, 10-minute combined interval, about 40 minutes: https://www.munich-airport.com/public-transport-260822
- Lufthansa Express Bus €12.50 online / €13.50 on board, last departure from the airport 22:25: https://www.airportbus-muenchen.de/en/
- Airport-City-Day-Ticket Single €17.50: https://ticketshop.mvv-muenchen.de/index.php/product/384/show
- Taxi tariff, €96 fixed fare, €39 waiting hour, no night surcharge listed: https://stadt.muenchen.de/rathaus/stadtrecht/vorschrift/410/version8/0.html
- Showers: https://www.munich-airport.com/shower-787635
- Airport hotel (airport's own page): https://www.munich-airport.de/zehn-gruende
When a private transfer from MUC is the right choice
- Landing after the last train or bus: the driver is booked to your flight number and tracks the real arrival time, so a delay does not cancel the pickup.
- Arrivals after midnight: no searching for a rank or a night surcharge; the price you booked is the price you pay.
- 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
What time is the last S-Bahn from Munich Airport?
There is no single last train: the S8 runs nonstop 24/7 (every 40 minutes between about 1 AM and 4 AM), while the S1 runs until about midnight. Check the MVV app or website for the exact departure on your date.
Is there a night bus from Munich Airport?
You do not need one: according to the airport, the S8 S-Bahn runs around the clock. Check the MVV app for the departure on your date.
Can I sleep at Munich Airport after a very late arrival?
The airport lists sleeping cabins in Terminal 2 that are open 24 hours, as well as showers and an airport hotel. Check rates, hours and booking on the airport website before you travel.