Munich Marathon: Tram and bus traffic severely restricted!

Munich Marathon: Tram and bus traffic severely restricted!

This year's marathon will take place in Munich on Sunday, October 13, 2024, and this event will bring significant traffic disruptions. The city has announced that there will be significant restrictions on both tram and bus transport, which could have a major impact on the mobility of Munich citizens during this period.

Tram services will be suspended between 8am and 4pm, with seven routes affected by these changes. During the marathon event, passengers must be prepared for diversions and partial interruptions. For example, the tram 12 line will be interrupted in the sections between Romanplatz and Leonrodplatz and between Scheidplatz and Petuelring.

Details about the trams

In addition, tram 17 will run on the section between Romanplatz and Sendlinger Tor, but will switch to the Romanplatz to Effnerplatz route from around 2 p.m. Line 19 also has interruptions, especially in the area between Pasing and the main train station and vice versa in facility operations. Tram 21 will also have limited service before 9:30 a.m. and again from 3:30 p.m.

• Tram 12: Unterbrechung von Romanplatz – Leonrodplatz und Scheidplatz – Petuelring.
• Tram 17: Unterbrechung von Romanplatz – Sendlinger Tor, ab ca. 14 Uhr Romanplatz – Effnerplatz.
• Tram 19: Unterbrechung zwischen Pasing – Hauptbahnhof – Hochschule München.
• Tram 21: Einschränkung von Westfriedhof – Karlsplatz (Stachus), zwischen 9:30 und 15:30 im Einrichtungsbetrieb.
• Tram 25: Verbindung zum Ostfriedhof wird aufrecht erhalten.
• Tram 27: Einschränkung zwischen Petuelring – Nordbad – Scheidplatz.
• Tram 28: entfällt komplett während der Veranstaltung.

Bus lines and S-Bahn meeting points

In addition to the tram cancellations, many bus routes are also affected. Here is a long list of lines that will experience noticeable disruption from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lines are.

In addition, there is a separate but equally significant traffic restriction: the S-Bahn main line will be completely closed due to necessary maintenance work from Friday evening, October 11th, from 10:20 p.m. until Monday, October 14th, 4:40 a.m. A replacement rail service will be set up between Pasing and the main train station, which means additional stress for commuters.

Such changes are crucial for many people in the city who rely on public transport. In view of these massive restrictions, it is advisable to revise your own timetables and plan alternative routes. For example, the city recommends sharing information on platforms such as www.muenchen.de to be checked in advance.

Preparations for the marathon are in full swing and despite the upcoming traffic problems, many are looking forward to the events surrounding this important day. Whether as a spectator or participant, the Munich Marathon remains an important part of the city's sporting calendar.