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!

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📅 **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 |

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🚄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!).

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🚋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.

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🚌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 🚌💨.

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🚆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.

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🛫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 🎫.

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✅ 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 |

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🌟 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 🛌💕.

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📸 Photos and impressions are summarized in a separate post! Germany was absolutely amazing 🍺🍽️🇩🇪.