Anyone travelling by bike in Munich and the surrounding area who wishes to use the S-Bahn, U-Bahn or regional trains will need a day ticket for their bike in addition to their own ticket. It is valid across the entire MVV network – from the time of validation until 6 am the following day.
The main advantages:
- Affordable and flexible
- Valid throughout the entire MVV area
- Easy to get: from ticket machines, online or as a mobile ticket
- Tandems are also permitted in certain areas
- No restrictions during Bavarian school holidays
The daily cycle ticket is ideal for anyone who wants to combine cycling with local transport and travel flexibly and in an environmentally friendly way.
When and how can I take my bike on MVV services?
As a general rule, bicycles are permitted on MVV services – but not at all times or in all places. Different rules apply depending on the mode of transport, ticket and type of bicycle:
Underground
- Restricted times: Monday to Friday from 6 am to 9 am and from 4 pm to 6 pm (excluding public holidays).
→ During Bavarian school holidays, the afternoon restricted period does not apply. - Ticket: A bicycle day ticket is required to carry a bicycle.
- Exceptions:
- Bicycles for small children up to 12.5 inches and folded bicycles may always be taken on board – without a ticket and without any restricted times.
- Bicycles up to 20 inches may be carried free of charge, provided space and safety permit. The decision is made by the on-duty staff on a case-by-case basis.
S-Bahn
- With an MVV daily cycle ticket: Restricted hours Monday to Friday from 6 am to 9 am.
→ No restricted hours apply during Bavarian school holidays. - With a Bavarian daily cycle ticket: No restricted times – bicycles may be taken on board at any time.
- Ticket: Depending on the ticket chosen (MVV or Bavaria), a corresponding bicycle ticket is required.
- Exceptions:
- Bicycles for small children up to 12.5 inches and folded bicycles are always permitted – without a ticket and without restricted times.
- Bicycles up to 20 inches may be carried free of charge if space and safety permit. Here too, the decision rests with the staff.
- Tandems may be taken on board, but only with a day ticket for bicycles and subject to the restricted times.
- With a BahnCard 100: Bicycle transport is free of charge provided you use the S-Bahn with your BahnCard 100.
Regional trains
- Restricted times: There are no restricted times.
- Ticket: A bicycle day ticket is usually required.
- BRB trains (Bayerische Regiobahn):
- Free transport is only permitted for bicycles that can be stowed under the seat – regardless of their dimensions.
- Tandems may be taken on board in luggage vans and multi-purpose compartments – with a bicycle day ticket.
- With a BahnCard 100: Bicycle transport is free of charge when travelling on approved regional trains.
Summary of exceptions:
- Always permitted, without a ticket and without restrictions:
- Children’s bikes up to 12.5 inches
- Folded folding bikes
- Permitted free of charge, provided space and safety allow:
- Bicycles up to 20 inches (on trams, underground trains and approved regional trains)
- Free of charge with a BahnCard 100:
- On S-Bahn and approved regional trains
- On the underground, a bicycle ticket is required even with a BahnCard 100
- In individual cases, staff will decide whether a bicycle can be carried – particularly where space is limited or there are safety concerns.