Big Bus: Munich Sightseeing Bus
Description
Are you interested in exploring the capital of Bavaria with ease? A comfortable way to do so is by taking a ride on the Munich Big Bus Sightseeing Bus.
Routes and Highlights
The Big Bus in Munich provides a distinctive vantage point to experience the city. With two routes and numerous stops at key attractions, you can immerse yourself in the culture and history of Munich. Notable landmarks include the Marienplatz, Stachus, Nymphenburg Palace, and Olympiapark.
This double-decker, open-top bus enables you to explore at your leisure, allowing you to disembark and board at any of the designated locations as many times as desired. Additionally, you will be able to listen to recorded commentary in English throughout the journey.
Highlighted below are the key sites featured on the two routes of the Munich Big Bus:
- Green Line: This route covers essential locations like Karlsplatz, Odeonsplatz, the Eisbach River, the Deutsches Museum, Marienplatz, and Max-Joseph-Platz.
- Orange Line: Starting at Karlsplatz, this line includes stops at the Nymphenburg Palace, Olympiapark / BMW Welt & Museum, and Schwabing.
To view the route map and stops for both lines, please consult the following link:
Ticket Options
Select from the following ticket configurations to best meet your preferences:
- 24-hour ticket: Grants unlimited access to the Big Bus Green Line for a full day.
- Full 24-hour ticket: Offers access to both green and orange routes with unlimited rides available for 24 hours.
- Full 48-hour ticket: Provides unlimited access to both green and orange routes for two entire days.
Operational Details
The Munich Big Bus ticket is valid for 24 or 48 hours after first use. For instance, if a 48-hour pass is activated on Monday at 3 PM, it will remain active until Wednesday at 3 PM.
During this validity period, passengers can freely hop on and off the buses to experience Munich's iconic sites and landmarks.
While a start date is required during the booking process, the ticket can be utilized at any time within a six-month window from the specified date.
Timetable and Frequency
Be informed of the following schedules for the Big Bus services:
Green Line
- Operating Hours: Daily from 10 AM to 5 PM.
- Interval: Every 30 minutes.
- Route Duration: Approximately 1 hour.
Orange Line
- Operating Hours: Daily from 10 AM to 4 PM, with the final complete route departing at 4 PM.
- Interval: Around every 30 minutes.
- Route Duration: Roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes.
However, please keep in mind that these schedules are subject to change.
What's included
- Unlimited use of the Big Bus sightseeing bus for the selected duration
- Earphones
- Audio guide in English
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Important information
The route starts at Big Bus Tours #1 Karlsplatz / Stachus (Karlsplatz). There, you'll have to redeem your voucher, either printed or from your mobile phone.
You can check the routes and all the stops by clicking on the following links:
- Green line: https://www.bigbustours.com/en/munich/green-line-munich
- Orange line: https://www.bigbustours.com/en/munich/orange-line-munich
At the following link, you can see the map of the two routes:
Although a start date is requested when making the booking, you can use the service for two weeks after the date indicated. If you'd like to change dates, please get in touch with us to let us know.
Local emergency telephone number: +33 (0)1 53 953 953 953.
Schedule and Frequencies
Green line
- Times: daily from 10 am to 5 pm.
- Frequency: every 30 minutes.
- Total duration of the route: within 1 hour.
Orange line
- Times: daily from 10 am to 4 pm. The last full route is at 4 pm.
- Frequency: every 30 minutes, approximately.
- Total duration of the route: 1 hour and 20 minutes, approximately.
However, these timetables are flexible and may vary.
Important
Since schedules and frequency may change, we recommend downloading the Big Bus Tours app (available for IOS and Android) to get updated information on stops and routes, and to be able to track buses in real time.
Additional Information
Due to weather conditions, in some circumstances, the open-top bus may be changed to a bus with a roof.
A Sustainable Tip
During the tour, you'll be provided with single-use earphones. To be environmentally friendly and avoid waste, we suggest bringing your own headphones.
INFORMATION FOR BBT CSR This product has been booked by Civitatis, please scan the QR code. If necessary, seek authorisation from your supervisor quoting the shortcode on this voucher.

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