Germany: Munich & Frankfurt Area - Comprehensive Guide to Rail and Transportation Deals [June 2025 Real Experience]

🇩🇪✨ Enjoy Bavaria in One Week! Complete Transportation Ticket Guide 🛤️ [June 2025 Germany Trip] Planning transportation for a trip to Germany can be quite confusing, right? This time, based on my one-week journey through Bavaria, I’ve compiled a guide to transportation options, including what worked well and where I made mistakes 😇. Here’s the latest information as of June 2025! --- 📅 **Overview of the Travel Schedule** | Date | Destination | Transportation Method | |--------|---------------------------|------------------------| | 6/14 | Munich Airport → Heidelberg | 🚄 ICE (German Rail Pass) | | 6/15 | Heidelberg ⇄ Cologne | 🚄 ICE (same as above) | | 6/16 | Heidelberg → Munich | 🚄 ICE (same as above) | | 6/17/19| Munich City Travel | 🚋 Regular Tickets | | 6/18 | Füssen Day Trip | 🚌 FlixBus | | 6/20 | Salzburg Day Trip | 🚆 Bayern Ticket | | 6/21 | To Airport | 🚆 Airport Day Pass | --- 🚄① German Rail Pass Used a 3-day consecutive **Twin Pass** (unlimited rides on long-distance trains like ICE). ✔️ Buying for two people saves several euros per person! ❗ Currently, Twin Passes are only available at ticket counters (purchased at Munich Airport Station’s Z Zone. The staff were incredibly helpful!). --- 🚋② Munich City Travel: "Regular Tickets" or "Group Tickets"! - For one person, single rides cost €4.1 / short distances around €2. - For groups of 3 or more, the Group Day Ticket is highly recommended! It’s super economical at €14–18 for up to 5 people✨. - Tickets can be purchased on trams, at station platforms, or via the MVV app. --- 🚌③ Füssen: FlixBus is Comfortable and Convenient Heading to Neuschwanstein Castle. While you can also use the train (Bayern Ticket), 🚨 The train schedule is too sparse and takes too long! So, I opted for the bus. ▶️ €66 round trip for two people, saving time and ensuring comfort 🚌💨. --- 🚆④ Salzburg: Bayern Ticket is Ideal - €42 for two people, valid for round trips. - 🇦🇹 Salzburg is included in the coverage area! 🚨 Trains valid after 9 AM are often overcrowded, so be prepared to stand. → If comfort is a priority, consider a rail pass or reserved seating. --- 🛫⑤ Airport Access: Airport Day Pass - €13.6 for unlimited rides on S-Bahn (S1/S8). - There are no real alternatives, so this is essentially the only option. A bit pricey, but reliable 🎫. --- ✅ Summary: The Best Ticket Choices | Scenario | Best Option | |--------------------|------------------------------| | Long-Distance Travel | 🇩🇪 German Rail Pass (consecutive days type) | | Within Bavaria | 🚆 Bayern Ticket (RE/RB only) | | City Travel (1–2 people) | 🚋 Regular Tickets | | City Travel (3–5 people) | 👨👩👧👦 Group Day Ticket | | Time-Sensitive Day Trips | 🚌 FlixBus | | Salzburg | 🚆 Bayern Ticket | | Airport Access | 🛫 Airport Day Pass | --- 🌟 Your travel comfort depends on transportation! I hope this guide helps you make informed decisions about ticket options for your upcoming trip✨. Booking hotels on Trip.com was also super smooth 🛌💕. --- 📸 Photos and impressions are summarized in a separate post! Germany was absolutely amazing 🍺🍽️🇩🇪.