How to get there

We have nothing but sympathy for people flying to Munich. Why? Because Munich Airport is located more than 30 kilometres from the Theresienwiese, where the Oktoberfest is held. From the airport it takes about 45 minutes by S-Bahn [suburban train] and the fare is 9 euros. It's about 80 euros by taxi. It's a lot better for visitors arriving by train as you can even walk to the Oktoberfest from the Hauptbahnhof [central station] in under 15 minutes. If you're coming to Munich by car you should pay to park away from the Oktoberfest. Finding a free parking space near the Theresienwiese is like finding a needle in a haystack.

It is better to leave your car on the outskirts of the city and take public transport to the Oktoberfest. The Oktoberfest is easily accessible by public transport from all points of the city. From the Hackerbrücke, Theresienwiese and Goetheplatz stops it's just a few minute walk to the festival ground.