Cruising through Upper Bavaria: The Alpine Bus Connects Murnau to Rosenheim
- Bus company Alpenbus to forge east-west connection in Upper Bavaria's region
Get ready, adventurers in Upper Bavaria! Starting this December, you can traverse the region without hitting the bustling streets of Munich. Two new bus connections will form an east-west axis, linking Murnau in the west to Rosenheim in the east. The eagerly anticipated Alpine Bus is coming, as announced by the Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen district office.
Hop on the Alpine Bus for a daily ride between Murnau and Rosenheim, stopping at key destinations in the scenic Alpine region every hour. Connecting these region's locales, says Bavaria's transport minister, Christian Bernreiter (CSU). "With the east and west branches of the Alpine Bus, we're launching the eleventh and twelfth significant bus lines in the Free State."
Ring bus lines have been buzzing around Munich for some time, providing a direct route between the city and surrounding areas, all without the city's hustle and bustle.
The district councils of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Weilheim-Schongau, Miesbach, and Rosenheim, along with the city of Rosenheim, have endorsed the Alpine Bus. A transportation company recently bagged the contract. "Coordinating the interests of five districts and the city of Rosenheim was a daunting task," said district administrator Josef Niedermaier (Free Voters).
Costs split down the line
The Free State will shoulder 65% of the operating cost deficit in the initial year, 60% in the second year, and 55% in the third year. From the fourth year onwards, the Free State will cover half, with the other half split among the districts and Rosenheim.
Prepare for the introduction of the Alpine Bus, as well as a sleek new fare system. Almost simultaneously, the Garmisch-Partenkirchen district will join the Munich Transport Association on January 1, 2026. With this merger, a single ticket will provide access to the entire route, connecting you from one end of the Alpine region to the other, seamlessly and affordably.
- Upper Bavaria
- Munich
- Rosenheim
- Murnau
- Bus Services
- Government Subsidies
While information regarding a specific financial arrangement for the Alpine Bus was unavailable at the time of publishing, public transportation in Bavaria is typically supported by local and state authorities to ensure connectivity and affordability. Public transportation in Germany, including buses, often finds its funds through a mix of passenger fares and government subsidies. The costs of operating bus services are often shared among local municipalities, districts, and the state. For the latest info on the Alpine Bus or its financial specifics, keep an eye on announcements from local or regional transportation authorities.
- Commencing in December, the Alpine Bus, a new service, will provide community aid by linking Murnau in Upper Bavaria with Rosenheim, offering vocational training opportunities for locals along the scenic Alpine route.
- By 2026, with Garmisch-Partenkirchen joining the Munich Transport Association, passengers will be able to access the entire Alpine region via a single ticket, thanks to the Alpine Bus and the announcement of its timetable last December.
- In line with typical public transportation funding in Germany, the costs of running the Alpine Bus are expected to be split among the Bavarian government, various local districts, and the city of Rosenheim, ensuring affordable and comprehensive bus services in Upper Bavaria.
