How long does it take from Hauptbahnhof to Münchner Freiheit by metro?

The journey from Hauptbahnhof to Münchner Freiheit takes approximately 23 minutes by Munich U-Bahn, covering 8.44 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Hauptbahnhof to Münchner Freiheit?

The token fare from Hauptbahnhof to Münchner Freiheit is €3.9. With a smart card the fare is €3.9 (save €0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's €3.9.

Which platform at Hauptbahnhof for Münchner Freiheit?

At Hauptbahnhof, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Messestadt Ost. Look for the electronic board showing "Messestadt Ost".

What is the last train from Hauptbahnhof to Münchner Freiheit?

The last train from Hauptbahnhof towards Messestadt Ost departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Münchner Freiheit back towards Hauptbahnhof departs at 01:30.

How many stops from Hauptbahnhof to Münchner Freiheit?

There are 6 stops between Hauptbahnhof and Münchner Freiheit on the U2. The stations are: Hauptbahnhof, Sendlinger Tor.

Hauptbahnhof To Münchner Freiheit

ShortestShortest Route

Hauptbahnhof

Platform 1·underground·U2Towards Messestadt Ost

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Sendlinger Tor

green interchangeblue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.44 km

First train: 04:15Last train: 01:30

interchange Sendlinger Tor — 5 min

Platform 3 · U3 ·Platform 1 Towards Moosach

+5 min

Sendlinger Tor

red interchangeblue interchange

Platform 1·underground·U3Towards Moosach

First train: 04:15Last train: 01:30Doors open: right

Marienplatz

blue interchange

+3.05 min

3.05 min · 1.4 km

Odeonsplatz

blue interchange

+6.1 min

3.05 min · 1.4 km

Universität

blue interchange

+9.15 min

3.05 min · 1.4 km

Giselastraße

+12.2 min

3.05 min · 1.4 km

Münchner Freiheit

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground7 km

First train: 04:15Last train: 01:30

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

23 min

Total time

stops

8.44 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Hauptbahnhof	05:00	23:00	Towards Messestadt Ost
Münchner Freiheit	04:15	01:30	Towards Hauptbahnhof

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

€3.9

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

€3.9

Save €0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

€3.9

Save €0 per ride

Use your Munich U-Bahn smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

1.14 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.52 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~34 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€3.9

Bike

€60

Auto

€132

Cab

€236

Estimates for 8.44 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

MoosachFürstenried West

FeldmochingMessestadt Ost

Garching-ForschungszentrumKlinikum Großhadern

Departure station

Hauptbahnhof

underground

Hauptbahnhof, Munich, Germany

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Münchner Freiheit

underground

Münchner Freiheit, Munich, Germany

Weekdays: 04:15 – 01:30(Sundays from 04:15)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Münchner Freiheit exit 1· Münchner Freiheit area♿

Münchner Freiheit exit 2· Münchner Freiheit area♿

Münchner Freiheit exit 3· Münchner Freiheit area♿

Münchner Freiheit exit 4· Münchner Freiheit area♿

Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access