# Taxi from Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Schwabing (Münchner Freiheit)

A taxi from Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Schwabing (Münchner Freiheit) costs about €17.90, day or night (4.1 km, about 14 min). From the official Munich taxi tariff in force since 1 July 2026, checked 3 November 2026.

Worked out from the Munich tariff in force from 1 July 2026. Status: Verified. 4.1 km, about 14 min by the quickest road route.

Usually via Maximiliansplatz, Oskar-von-Miller-Ring, Ludwigstraße and Leopoldstraße. Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy.

## Through the day

| When | Typical fare | Light to heavy traffic | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday daytime (Tuesday 12:00) | €17.90 | €17.30–€18.30 | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hour (Tuesday 17:30) | €17.90 | €17.30–€18.30 | Only the traffic |
| Night (Tuesday 23:30) | €17.90 | €17.30–€18.30 | Only the traffic |
| Weekend afternoon (Saturday 14:00) | €17.90 | €17.30–€18.30 | Only the traffic |

## Weekday daytime, line by line

- Pick-up charge, Taxitarif, first 7 km, includes the first 74.07 m or 18.46 s: €5.90 ([source](https://stadt.muenchen.de/rathaus/stadtrecht/vorschrift/410.pdf))
- Taxitarif, first 7 km: 1.92 km, 11.0 min in slow traffic: €12.32 ([source](https://stadt.muenchen.de/rathaus/stadtrecht/vorschrift/410.pdf))
- Included in the pick-up charge: −€0.20 ([source](https://stadt.muenchen.de/rathaus/stadtrecht/vorschrift/410.pdf))
- Meter steps of 0.20 (completed steps only): −€0.12 ([source](https://stadt.muenchen.de/rathaus/stadtrecht/vorschrift/410.pdf))
- Total, typical traffic: €17.90

> Bulky items over 120 cm (furniture, skis, surfboards) are charged by agreement before the trip.

## Where you start and end

- **Pick-up: Hauptbahnhof (main station).** Munich's main station. The Hauptbahnhof zone, between Karlsplatz, the Hackerbrücke and Pettenkoferstraße, has fixed fares to the airport and the Messe.
- **Drop-off: Schwabing (Münchner Freiheit).** Schwabing at the Münchner Freiheit, on Leopoldstraße, with cafés and bars and the English Garden nearby.

## About this trip

### How much is a taxi from Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Schwabing (Münchner Freiheit)?

About €17.90 on a weekday in the daytime, €17.30 to €18.30 depending on traffic, for 4.1 km (about 14 min).

### Is it a flat fare or the meter?

The meter: €5.90 to start, then €2.70 per km.

### Which surcharges apply?

None on a weekday in the daytime.

### Does the time of day change the fare?

No, it comes to about €17.90 at any time.

### What else may be added?

Bicycles (however many) €7.50.

## Zones and charges on this trip

Hauptbahnhof (main station) is in Zone Hauptbahnhof. Schwabing (Münchner Freiheit) is in City of Munich.

| Charge | On this trip | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Messe ↔ Hauptbahnhof fixed fare | No | Trips between Zone Messe München and Zone Hauptbahnhof |

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The full tariff: [Munich taxi fares](https://taxifare.org/de/munich/index.md)

To cite this page: Taxi from Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Schwabing (Münchner Freiheit), TaxiFare, https://taxifare.org/de/munich/hauptbahnhof-to-schwabing/ (checked 3 November 2026)