Before purchasing the München Card, you need to select the area where the ticket is to be valid. There are three options:

• Zone M: Valid for the Munich city area and some nearby towns. Ideal for journeys within the city.
• Zone M – 6: Also covers the Munich surrounding area – e.g. the airport and other locations marked on the MVV network map.
• Zone M – 12 (children’s tickets only): Valid for the entire MVV network, including more distant destinations in the greater Munich area.

Tip:
The MVV network map helps you choose the right zone – especially if your destination isn’t yet decided.

The München Card can be purchased in various ways, depending on your needs:

Online:
Purchase via https://www.turbopass.de or the MVV Ticket Shop. The ticket can be printed directly as a PDF.

Via app (HandyTicket):
Free apps such as the MVV App and MVGO allow for cashless purchase and direct use on your smartphone.

In person:
Available from ticket machines at all MVG underground stations,
at the MVG customer centres at Marienplatz and Munich Central Station,
at the S-Bahn customer centres at Munich Central Station and Ostbahnhof,
and at the DB ticket office at Munich Airport.

Tip:
When purchased online, the ticket can be used immediately – either as a printout or directly on your mobile phone.
No registration is required if paying by credit card.

The validity of the München Card depends on the type selected:

Hourly ticket:
Valid from the time of validation for the specified number of hours. Validation takes place at the start of the first journey – either at a ticket machine or automatically for digital tickets.

Day ticket:
Valid until 6 am the following day.
Example: A 4-day ticket can be used until 6 am on the fifth day.

Tip:
For digital tickets (e.g. in the app), validity begins automatically upon purchase or activation – no separate validation is required.

The printed Munich Card (e.g. from a ticket machine or customer service centre) must be validated before your first journey.
You can validate it at the ticket validators in stations or at ticket machines.

OnlineTickets and HandyTickets are automatically valid from the moment of purchase or activation in the app – no validation required.

Tip:
Make sure the digital ticket is already activated when you board – otherwise it will not be considered valid.

With the Munich Card, you can enjoy discounts of up to 70% at over 100 partner venues in Munich and the surrounding area (as of September 2025). These include:

Museums and palaces:
e.g. Deutsches Museum, Munich Residenz, Nymphenburg Palace, Lenbachhaus, Pinakothek der Moderne, Bavarian National Museum

Tours and guided visits:
e.g. hop-on-hop-off bus, City Hall tour, city walks, Neuschwanstein tours

Leisure and experiences:
e.g. SEA LIFE Munich, Bavaria Filmstadt, Escape Game Munich

Shopping and dining:
e.g. Hard Rock Café Shop, Schuhbeck’s Spice Shop, selected restaurants with a free dessert or drink

Tip:
The full and up-to-date list of partners is available directly from Turbopass Munich Card.

To take advantage of the discounts offered by the München Card, simply show your valid ticket – either printed or digital – upon entry or at the ticket office of the relevant attraction, tour or restaurant partner.

For online tickets:
Have your mobile ticket ready and show it at the entrance or when making a reservation. Partners will recognise the ticket immediately.

Important for tours and shows:
Advance booking is often required for guided tours, events or shows.
When booking, please state that you are using the München Card so that the discount can be applied.

Use:
Each attraction can be visited once at a reduced rate.
The discount is not valid for multiple visits and cannot be combined with other discounts.

Validity:
The discounts are valid for the entire duration of the Munich Card – depending on the selected period (e.g. 24 hours or up to 5 days).