Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) Munich
STRINGS 2012
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, July 23rd to July 28th, 2012



Directions from Munich airport and central train station to Odeonsplatz

Here we detail the travels from the airport and central train station to Odeonsplatz, from which the city center (Marienplatz) can be reached by walking. Continuing from there to the lecture hall is described in 'Directions (lecture hall)'.

From Munich airport (MUC)

From Munich airport you may either take the S-Bahn, the Lufthansa Airport Bus or a taxi. All rides take approximately 40 minutes.


S-Bahn + U-Bahn:

  • After arrival proceed to 'ground transportation'
  • follow the green signs 'S-Bahn'
  • take the S8 with direction 'Innenstadt (city center)'
  • get off at the stop 'Ostbahnhof'
  • at 'Ostbahnof' take the subway U5 (direction 'Laimer Platz')
  • get off at the stop 'Odeonsplatz' (three stops).

Lufthansa Airport Bus:

  • After arrival proceed to 'ground transportation'
  • follow the signs 'Lufthansa Airport Bus'
  • ride the bus until its first stop 'Nordfriedhof' within Munich
  • at 'Nordfriedhof' take the subway U6 (direction 'Klinikum Großhadern')
  • get off at the stop 'Odeonsplatz' (five stops).

Taxi:

  • A taxi from the airport to downtown is approximately 60 EUR.

From Munich central train station (Hauptbahnhof)

From Munich central station (Hauptbahnhof) you may either take the U-bahn or a taxi. All rides take approximately 5 minutes.


U-Bahn:

  • At the Hauptbahnhof follow the subway signs 'U-Bahn'
  • take either subway U4 (direction 'Arabellapark') or U5 (direction 'Neuperlach Süd')
  • get off at the stop 'Odeonsplatz' (two stations).

Taxi:

  • A taxi from the central train station to Marienplatz is approximately 10 EUR.
Note: Due to some construction works on week-ends the local suburban trains (S-Bahn) from Ostbahnhof to Pasing do not run (more information). However, this problem will not affect you if you proceed as described above.
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