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Füssen station at dusk with a regional train

How do you get from Munich to Neuschwanstein Castle?

Take a regional train from Munich to Füssen, then bus 73 or 78 to Hohenschwangau to reach Neuschwanstein Castle. The official ticket page asks you to arrive in Hohenschwangau at least 1.5 to 2 hours before your guided castle tour.

Updated Hours and tickets neuschwanstein.de and the Ticket Center Hohenschwangau, last read ; tour listings read

Füssen to Hohenschwangau Bus 73 or 78, about 15 minutes Plan the train and bus → Arrival in Hohenschwangau At least 1.5 to 2 hours before your tour Count back from your ticket → Ticket Center to castle 30 to 40 minutes uphill on foot Compare the ways up →

The train suits you if you want to arrange your own castle ticket and connections. A coach option with admission included suits you if you want the transport and timed entry arranged together.

By train

Munich to Neuschwanstein Castle by train

The train from Munich ends at Füssen, about 5 km from Hohenschwangau. Bus 73 or 78 takes about 15 minutes from the station to the village. Your stop is Hohenschwangau Neuschwanstein Castles / Alpseestraße.

Take S1 or S8 from Munich airport to Munich Hauptbahnhof before boarding your regional train to the station. The Ticket Center's directions page gives about 3 hours from Munich airport to Hohenschwangau, depending on connections. Your uphill transfer starts in the village.

Use the Deutsche Bahn timetable to choose your train from Munich to the station. Match your connection to Hohenschwangau and your return using the RVO bus timetable.

By car

Munich to Neuschwanstein Castle by car

Take the A7 to Füssen, then the B16 and B17 towards Schwangau when approaching Neuschwanstein Castle by car. Follow the signs to Hohenschwangau. Your car stays in the village.

The Ticket Center's parking page prices cars at €12 for up to 6 hours in P1 to P4. Each extra hour costs €1, up to €16. Private cars cannot reach the castle entrance.

The B17 through Schwangau is closed from 15 September 2026 until approximately 18 December 2026 for roadworks. The signed diversion runs through Hohenschwangau. The castles remain accessible from all directions.

Allow extra driving time for the B17 diversion. Your parking space is below the castle entrance, so the hill still belongs in your plan for reaching the gate.

By coach

Neuschwanstein Castle coach tours from Munich

The Munich coach options compared here last 10 to 10.5 hours. Castle admission depends on your chosen option. A seat on a coach does not automatically include castle admission.

Late start coach from Munich

Neuschwanstein Castle admission is extra on Gray Line's late start coach tour. The tour takes 10 hours, with up to 45 people. The coach tour costs €67; an independent adult castle ticket costs €21 at the Ticket Center in the village. The tour's admission and reservation charge is separate.

Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace by coach

Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace admissions are included in Gray Line's Neuschwanstein Premium Tour. The coach trip takes 10 hours 30 minutes, with up to 28 people. The tour costs €195; adult tickets alone cost €21 for the castle and €11 on Linderhof's admission page. Lunch is extra.

By the clock

How early should you arrive for your Neuschwanstein Castle tour?

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Ticket Center The Ticket Center Hohenschwangau opens 8:00–15:30 from 16 October to 27 March. Tickets for your visit today go on sale at 8:00.
same-day tickets 8:00
Neuschwanstein tours Neuschwanstein Castle opens 10:00–16:00 from 16 October to 27 March. Your guided tour of Neuschwanstein Castle lasts about 30 minutes.
Hohenschwangau tours Hohenschwangau Castle opens 10:00–16:00 from 16 October to 27 March. Your guided tour of Hohenschwangau Castle lasts about 45 minutes.
Shuttle bus The shuttle bus runs uphill from 9:00 to 15:30 in winter. The Ticket Center's FAQ gives 17:00 for the last shuttle bus down in winter.
last bus down 17:00
Museum The Museum of the Bavarian Kings admits you without a timed slot, except during renovation from 9 to 11 November 2026.
From 28 March From 28 March, Neuschwanstein Castle opens 9:00–18:00.

open bus going down only at this time

Hours follow the castle's opening hours page and the Ticket Center's opening times page, read on . Both castles, the Ticket Center Hohenschwangau and the Museum of the Bavarian Kings close on 1 January and 24, 25 and 31 December.

  1. Buy a ticket at the Ticket Center Hohenschwangau Remaining tickets are subject to availability. The castle's admission page advises reaching the Ticket Center by 8:00 or earlier. Sales are for the same day.
  2. Reach Hohenschwangau with your ticket The hill needs time after arrival. Your train and bus or drive must meet the village arrival target, even with a ticket bought online.
  3. Join the shuttle bus queue at car park P4 The shuttle bus ride takes about 15 minutes, followed by a steep 15 minute walk down to the castle entrance. Queuing time comes before the ride.
  4. Be in the Neuschwanstein Castle courtyard The monitor in the castle courtyard shows your tour number. Allow time for security checks.
  5. Start the guided tour of Neuschwanstein Castle The guided tour inside the castle lasts about 30 minutes. Late arrivals cannot join the tour. Online tickets cannot be exchanged or returned.

How do you get from Hohenschwangau to Neuschwanstein Castle?

The castle's directions page gives 30 to 40 minutes on foot from the Ticket Center Hohenschwangau to Neuschwanstein Castle. The uphill road to the castle entrance is steep and about 1.5 km long. Walking avoids the transport queues.

The shuttle bus costs €3.50 uphill or €5 return on the Ticket Center's transport page. The ride from car park P4 to the stop near Marienbrücke takes about 15 minutes. The final walk down to the castle entrance takes about 15 minutes and is steep. The last shuttle bus down leaves at 17:00 from 16 October to 27 March.

The horse carriage costs €8 uphill and €4 downhill. The ride from opposite Hotel Müller to the stop below the castle entrance takes about 20 minutes. The final walk up to the castle entrance takes 10 to 15 minutes.

The shuttle bus and horse carriage have no fixed timetable, and neither accepts reservations. The quoted riding times exclude the queues. In winter, snow or ice stops the shuttle bus and can close the bridge; guided tours inside the castle continue.

Walking avoids transport queues if you can manage the 30 to 40 minute climb. The horse carriage shortens the uphill walk to 10 to 15 minutes.

Alpseestraße in Hohenschwangau, where the horse carriages leave.
Alpseestraße in Hohenschwangau, where the horse carriages leave.

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How do you get to the Neuschwanstein Castle from Munich?

To reach Neuschwanstein Castle from Munich, take a regional train to Füssen, then bus 73 or 78 to Hohenschwangau. Your arrival in Hohenschwangau needs to be at least 1.5 to 2 hours before your castle tour. The walk from the Ticket Center in the village to the castle entrance takes 30 to 40 minutes.

Is there a train that goes to Neuschwanstein Castle?

No train reaches Neuschwanstein Castle; Füssen is the nearest station, about 5 km from Hohenschwangau. Bus 73 or 78 takes about 15 minutes from the station to the village. The walk from the Ticket Center in the village to the castle entrance then takes 30 to 40 minutes uphill.

Is there a train from Munich to Neuschwanstein?

For Neuschwanstein Castle, the train from Munich takes you to Füssen, where bus 73 or 78 continues to Hohenschwangau. The castle has no railway station. Your regional train leaves Munich Hauptbahnhof. Your arrival in Hohenschwangau needs to be at least 1.5 to 2 hours before the timed castle tour.

How long does it take from Munich airport to Neuschwanstein Castle?

Munich airport to Hohenschwangau takes about 3 hours by public transport, before the climb to Neuschwanstein Castle. The airport estimate depends on your train and bus connections. The route uses S1 or S8 to Munich Hauptbahnhof, a regional train to the station, then bus 73 or 78. The walk from the Ticket Center in the village to the castle entrance takes 30 to 40 minutes.

Can you drive to Neuschwanstein Castle from Munich?

Driving from Munich to Neuschwanstein Castle ends at Hohenschwangau, where parking costs €12 for up to 6 hours. Private cars cannot use the road up to the castle entrance. Each additional parking hour costs €1, up to €16. The walk from the Ticket Center in the village to the castle entrance takes 30 to 40 minutes.

Neuschwanstein Castle tours from Munich

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The tours from Munich below last 8 to 10.5 hours, with castle admission included or extra as marked. An independent adult Neuschwanstein Castle ticket costs €21 at the Ticket Center Hohenschwangau.

Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle Luxury Private Tour from MunichCastle admission is included in the Neuschwanstein Castle 8 hrs option for this private tour. The private tour costs €244, against €21 for independent adult castle admission. Your private tour includes hotel collection and transport on the hill by shuttle bus or horse carriage.

Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle Luxury Private Tour from Munich

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Parking in P1 to P4 and the route from Füssen station to Hohenschwangau.

 Neuschwanstein Castle tickets online

Neuschwanstein Castle tickets online

Buying your timed ticket before the train trip, with the €2.50 online fee.

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The 30 to 40 minute climb compared with the shuttle bus and horse carriage.