Oktoberfest Train Travel 2025
Your complete rail guide to the world's largest beer festival. Get to Munich, navigate the city, and plan your perfect Wiesn experience.
Getting to Munich
ICE High-Speed Routes
- • Berlin: 4h, from €29.90 (book early!)
- • Frankfurt: 3h 15m, from €19.90
- • Cologne: 4h 30m, from €29.90
- • Stuttgart: 2h 15m, from €17.90
- • Nuremberg: 1h, from €13
⚠️ Critical Booking Advice
Book 3-4 months ahead! Trains and hotels sell out fast. Sparpreis tickets released 6 months before travel. September trains often fully booked by June. Use DB Navigator app and add seat reservations. Check our Munich guide.
Munich Station to Oktoberfest
U-Bahn (Fastest)
Lines: U4 or U5
Station: Theresienwiese
Time: 5 minutes
Cost: €3.70 single, €9.50 day pass
U-Bahn runs until 2 AM during Oktoberfest. Get day pass for unlimited travel.
Walking
Distance: 1.5 km
Time: 15-20 minutes
Route: South exit → Bayerstraße
Pleasant walk through Munich center. Good option if U-Bahn is crowded.
Day Trip Options
From Nuremberg (Perfect Day Trip)
ICE every 30 min, 1 hour journey. Leave Nuremberg 10 AM, enjoy Oktoberfest all day, return by 10 PM train. Total cost: €26-40 round trip.
Bayern-Ticket Strategy
€27 for 1-5 people! Valid on regional trains only (not ICE). Journey takes 2-3h vs 1h but huge savings for groups. Perfect for budget travelers.
Pro Tips
- Arrive Early: Tents fill by 10-11 AM on weekends. Weekdays are less crowded.
- Return Tickets: Book return train same day as outbound. Popular times sell out.
- Luggage: Use Munich Hbf lockers (€4-6/day) if staying overnight elsewhere.
- Stay Sober for Travel: Deutsche Bahn doesn't allow intoxicated passengers. Pace yourself!
Book Oktoberfest Trains
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Oktoberfest 2025?
Oktoberfest typically runs from mid-September to the first Sunday in October (16-18 days). 2025 dates: September 20 - October 5. Book trains 3-4 months ahead!
Which Munich station is closest to Oktoberfest?
Munich Hauptbahnhof is 15 min walk or 2 U-Bahn stops (U4/U5 to Theresienwiese). U-Bahn runs until 2 AM during Oktoberfest.
Can I do Oktoberfest as a day trip?
Yes! ICE trains from major cities: Nuremberg (1h), Stuttgart (2h 15m), Frankfurt (3h 15m). Last trains leave Munich around 11 PM-midnight.