Moving to Munich

Munich Airport is north-east of the city. S-Bahn lines S1 and S8 reach the Hauptbahnhof in about 40 to 45 minutes. A Deutschlandticket covers them; otherwise buy a ticket that includes the airport zone.

MVG runs the U-Bahn, trams and buses in the city; the S-Bahn is run by Deutsche Bahn. All use MVV tickets and zones. Zone M covers the city.

• The €63 Deutschlandticket covers the whole network.
• Most universities include the Deutschland-Semesterticket in the semester fee. Check yours before you buy a ticket.
• The city is flat and compact enough for cycling most of the year.

Munich lets you register your main residence online. Otherwise, book an appointment at one of the KVR's Bürgerbüros; the central one is at Ruppertstraße 19. Expect several weeks' lead time for an appointment.

• The online registration needs a German ID card, an electronic residence permit or another ID with the online ID function. A passport alone isn't enough, so most newcomers book an appointment.
• Book as soon as you have a confirmed move-in date.

Munich's immigration office is part of the KVR. Its Service Office for Immigration and Citizenship takes many applications online. Skilled workers and Blue Card holders are handled by a dedicated service for international professionals, which you can contact before you arrive.

Munich is the most expensive German city for renting. The median WG room was advertised at €850 a month in September 2026, according to the Moses Mendelssohn Institute's analysis of WG-Gesucht listings.

• Apply for student halls through the Studierendenwerk München Oberbayern as soon as you're admitted.
• Rooms near the TUM campus in Garching and in outer districts cost less than in Maxvorstadt or Schwabing.
• Landlords usually ask for proof of income of around three times the rent.

The city's service for international professionals advises skilled workers before and after arrival. LMU and TUM run welcome centres for international students and researchers.