Arita Khandeparkar
Global PR and Corporate Communications
17. September 2026
Where Are Our Passengers Travelling From? The Top FlixBus Routes to Oktoberfest This Year
From Zurich and Prague to Milan and even A Coruña, travellers from across Europe are heading to Munich for Oktoberfest by FlixBus.
Oktoberfest is a Munich tradition but getting there has become a global affair.
Between 19 September and 4 October, FlixBus data shows travellers from across Europe making their way to Munich for Oktoberfest. Some are coming from nearby cities. Others are travelling hundreds or even thousands of kilometres for a few days at the world’s biggest folk festival.
So, where are Oktoberfest travellers coming from?
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The 5 most popular FlixBus routes to Munich for Oktoberfest
For the Oktoberfest period, these are the five most popular direct FlixBus relations to Munich:
1. Zurich → Munich
With over 10 daily direct connections, the Zurich-to-Munich route is one of FlixBus’s most frequent services. The quickest journey takes just under 4 hours, making it the ideal choice for travelers heading to Oktoberfest.
2. Prague → Munich
Prague to Munich is a popular route with multiple daily departures from various FlixBus stops throughout the city. The fastest connection takes under 5 hours, offering convenient options.
3. Vienna → Munich
Regular FlixBus connections link Austria’s capital to Munich in approximately 5 hours.
4. Milan → Munich
FlixBus offers flexibility on this longer route. Choose a scenic daytime journey (approximately 6:35h) or opt for an overnight connection to arrive refreshed in Munich.
5. Innsbruck → Munich
As the shortest route on this list, Innsbruck to Munich takes just 2 hours with regular FlixBus departures. This convenient connection makes it easy for travelers to reach Oktoberfest even for a day trip.
The list shows just how international Oktoberfest has become.
Zurich takes the top spot, followed by Prague and Vienna. Milan also makes the top five, while Innsbruck rounds out the list, proving that Oktoberfest attracts visitors from well beyond Munich and Bavaria.
For travellers in these cities, FlixBus offers a direct way to reach Munich and join the celebrations without needing to drive.
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The longest FlixBus interconnection to Munich? 2,463 km.
Now for the journey that really caught our attention.
The longest interconnection to Munich booked by FlixBus passengers during the Oktoberfest period was from A Coruña, Spain.
The distance: 2,463 kilometres.
A Coruña sits on Spain’s Atlantic coast, more than 2,000 kilometres from Munich. That’s quite a journey for Oktoberfest but clearly, for some travellers, the famous festival is worth going the distance for.
And that’s part of what makes Oktoberfest so special.
It may take place in Munich, but people travel from across Europe and beyond to experience it.
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Ready for Oktoberfest? Here’s How FlixBus Gets You There
Whether you’re coming from Zurich, Prague, Vienna, Milan, Innsbruck or all the way from A Coruña, FlixBus makes it easier to get to Munich for Oktoberfest.
And you don’t necessarily need to drive or fly to join the party. You can sit back, relax and let FlixBus handle the journey while you save your energy for the important stuff.
Like finding your table.
Or your Lederhosen.
Book your FlixBus journey to the Wiesn: www.flixbus.com