How to get to Munich: Best ways for Arsenal fans to travel

Arsenal travel to Bavaria to face Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday, 21 October, and fans with tickets for the match already in high demand will be turning their attention to the journey.

Munich is a relatively straightforward destination for an Arsenal European away trip, with a reliable public transport network and plenty of options for getting across the city, although the Allianz Arena is some distance from the centre.

Here is FootballGroundGuide‘s guide to getting to Munich, travelling across the city and making your way to the stadium on matchday.

Where is the Allianz Arena located?

The Allianz Arena is in Frottmaning, in the northern part of Munich, well away from the historic centre around Marienplatz and Munich Hauptbahnhof.

The stadium's official address is Franz-Beckenbauer-Platz 5, 80939 Munchen, while its location outside the city's low-emission zone means drivers do not need to worry about entering a restricted area when heading to the ground.

How to get to the Allianz Arena

Fans travelling from elsewhere in Germany or further afield in Europe will likely arrive at Munich Hauptbahnhof, the city's main railway station, which has direct ICE services to cities such as Frankfurt, Berlin, Cologne and Stuttgart, as well as international connections with Austria, Switzerland and Italy.

By public transport

For most Arsenal fans, public transport is likely to be the simplest option, with the S-Bahn and U-Bahn providing a direct route towards the stadium.

From Hauptbahnhof, the simplest route to the stadium is to take the S-Bahn one stop to Marienplatz before changing onto the U6 underground line towards Garching-Hochbruck, alighting at Frottmaning, as there is no direct mainline or S-Bahn service from the station to the stadium. The U6 takes around 16 minutes from Marienplatz to Frottmaning, with the station leaving supporters within walking distance of the Allianz Arena.

One thing to remember is that a match ticket does not provide free travel on Munich's public transport network, so supporters will need a separate ticket covering the Munchner Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund (MVV) network.

That ticketing system covers the city's S-Bahn and U-Bahn services as well as its buses and trams, making it useful for fans who plan to travel around Munich before or after the game.

Once you arrive at Frottmaning, follow the signs for the away supporters' entrance, which is located to the north-west of the stadium.

The route takes fans along the Frottmaninger Heide and across a footbridge before reaching the entrance reserved for supporters with valid away-end tickets.

By car

Supporters driving from the north can leave the A99 at exit 12b, signposted Munchen-Frottmaning-Nord, while those approaching from the south should take exit 73 on the A9, marked Munchen-Frottmaning-Sud.

Both exits lead towards the stadium's parking facilities, with signs around the area helping drivers find their way on matchdays.

FAQs: Travelling to Munich

How can I get to Munich from North London?

Flying is the quickest option, with direct services from Heathrow, Gatwick and London City taking around 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours. 

Lufthansa, British Airways and easyJet operate direct services from London, while train journeys require at least one change and can take around 8.5 to 10.5 hours depending on the route.

Is there a direct train from London to Munich?

There is no direct train from London to Munich, so rail travellers will need to change at least once. The most common routes involve Eurostar from London St Pancras to Brussels or Paris before continuing by high-speed train to Munich Hauptbahnhof, with the quickest journeys taking around 8.5 to 9.5 hours.