Big Bus: Munich Sightseeing Bus
Description
Are you ready to explore the heart of Bavaria in a comfortable way? A great choice is to embark on a journey with the Munich Big Bus Sightseeing Bus.
Routes & Highlights
With the Big Bus in Munich, you’ll experience the city from an exceptional viewpoint. The service features two distinct routes, stopping at key attractions and landmarks throughout Munich. As you travel, you can admire iconic sites like Marienplatz, Stachus, Nymphenburg Palace, and Olympiapark.
This double-decker open-top bus lets you explore the area at your leisure, allowing you to hop on and off at any stop whenever you wish. Furthermore, throughout the journey, you'll receive audio commentaries in English for a more engaging experience.
Some of the major attractions along the two routes operated by the Big Bus include:
- Green Line: takes you to significant locations such as Karlsplatz, Odeonsplatz, the Eisbach River, the Deutsches Museum, Marienplatz, and Max-Joseph-Platz.
- Orange Line: begins at Karlsplatz and connects you to the Nymphenburg Palace, Olympiapark/ BMW Welt & Museum, and Schwabing.
You can view the detailed map of the two routes and their respective stops through the following link:
Ticket Options
Choose the ticket option that caters best to your preferences:
- 24-hour ticket: provides unlimited access to the Big Bus Green Line for one day.
- Full 24-hour ticket: allows travel on both green and orange lines, with unrestricted access to the Big Bus for 24 hours.
- Full 48-hour ticket: offers unlimited access to the Big Bus for 48 hours on both the green and orange routes.
Operational Details
Your ticket for the Munich Big Bus is valid for 24 or 48 hours from its initial use. For example, if a 48-hour ticket is activated on a Monday at 3 pm, it remains valid until Wednesday at 3 pm.
During this period, you have the freedom to hop on and off the buses as often as you wish to discover Munich’s prominent attractions and landmarks.
Schedule & Frequencies
Here are the pertinent schedules and frequencies for the Big Bus service:
Green Line
- Schedule & frequency (Monday to Friday): from 10 am to 5 pm. Buses operate every 20 minutes until 1 pm and every 30 minutes thereafter.
- Schedule & frequency (Weekends): service runs from 10 am to 5 pm, with a bus every 30 minutes.
- Total duration of the route: approximately 1 hour.
Orange Line
- Schedule: available daily from 10 am to 4 pm, with the last complete round departing at 4 pm.
- Frequency: roughly every 30 minutes.
- Total duration of the route: close to 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Keep in mind that these timings are subject to change and may vary slightly.
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:
Local emergency telephone number: +33 (0)1 53 953 953 953.
Schedule & Frequencies
Green Line
- Schedule & frequency (Monday to Friday): from 10 am to 5 pm. The bus runs every 20 minutes until 1 pm, and every 30 minutes for the rest of the day
- Schedule & frequency (Weekends): from 10 am to 5 pm. The bus runs every 30 minutes
- Total duration of the route: 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 times are flexible and may vary.
Important Info
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 Info
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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