MUC → Garching (TUM)
TUM Garching in six minutes.
Garching is the technical and physics campus of the Technical University of Munich. A six-minute eVTOL transfer makes it a one-flight commute from inbound long-haul.
6 min
eVTOL at launch
€115–€165
est. launch fare
18 km
straight-line distance
25–60 min
by car today
Route map
Every way to make the MUC → Garching (TUM) transfer
Side-by-side time and price comparison across helicopter, car, train, and eVTOL air taxi (both at launch and at scale).
Reference fares are static and accurate as of April 2026. Live operator pricing may vary — confirm with the operator at time of booking.
Helicopter (today)
6 min
€225–€345
Existing scheduled or charter helicopter
Car / Taxi
25–60 min
€40–€65
eVTOL — at launch
6 min
€115–€165
Year 1 commercial pricing
eVTOL — at scale
6 min
€60–€90
Years 3-5, mature route
Who flies MUC → Garching (TUM) today?
Helicopter operators currently serving the Munich airport corridor:
- HTM Helicopters
- Heli-Flight GmbH
Likely eVTOL operators at launch
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from MUC to Garching (TUM)?+
By car the MUC to Garching (TUM) transfer takes 25–60 min. By eVTOL air taxi (at launch) it will take 6 min. By helicopter today the same trip is roughly 6 min.
How much does an eVTOL flight from MUC to Garching (TUM) cost?+
At commercial launch eVTOL pricing for the MUC to Garching (TUM) route is expected to be €115–€165. Once routes scale (3-5 years post-launch) the per-seat price drops to roughly €60–€90.
Are there helicopter operators flying MUC to Garching (TUM) today?+
Yes — current helicopter operators serving the Munich airport corridor include HTM Helicopters, Heli-Flight GmbH. Charter rates run roughly €225–€345.
When will eVTOL air-taxi service from MUC launch?+
Initial commercial eVTOL service is expected at MUC between late 2026 and 2028, depending on operator certification and vertiport infrastructure. Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, and Vertical Aerospace have all announced Europe launch markets.
Is the MUC to Garching (TUM) eVTOL transfer cheaper than a helicopter?+
Yes. eVTOL pricing at launch (€115–€165) is roughly 30–50% lower than the helicopter rate (€225–€345) for the same route. At scale, the price drops further to about €60–€90.