Ettal is a charming village nestled in the Bavarian Alps, in southern Germany, close to Munich and the famous Neuschwanstein Castle.

🛬 Arriving by Air

The best option is to fly into one of the following international airports in Germany:

Munich Airport (MUC) – the closest and most convenient option.

Alternative airports (less recommended due to distance): Frankfurt (FRA) or Stuttgart (STR).

From Munich, you have the following options to reach Ettal:

🚗 Option 1: By Car from Munich

If you prefer more comfort or are traveling in a group, you can rent a car at Munich Airport.

Estimated travel time to Ettal: approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Recommended route: Autobahn A95 towards Garmisch-Partenkirchen, then take the exit toward Oberau/Ettal.

🚆 Option 2: By Train from Munich to Oberammergau

From Munich Airport, take the S-Bahn (S8 or S1) to Munich Central Station (Hauptbahnhof) – approx. 40–45 minutes.

From the Hauptbahnhof, take a regional train to Murnau or Oberau. From there, connect via local train or bus to Oberammergau, which is just 5 km from Ettal.

From Oberammergau, you can take a taxi or local RVO bus to Ettal (about 10 minutes).