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S-Bahn break on Advent: there is a risk of traffic chaos in Munich!
S-Bahn restrictions in Munich on the first weekend of Advent: Details on diversions and alternative options from Pasing.
S-Bahn break on Advent: there is a risk of traffic chaos in Munich!
Munich S-Bahn users must expect restrictions in S-Bahn traffic on the first Sunday of Advent, December 3, 2025. The central routes through the city center are particularly affected. As the tz reported, the restrictions will take effect from Saturday evening at 9:45 p.m. until Monday at 5:00 a.m. During this time, only the S2 line will run westwards to the Isartor.
The situation is getting worse because the remaining S-Bahn lines, depending on the route, have to end at the main station, Heimeranplatz or Pasing. From the east, the final stations Trudering, Giesing and Ostbahnhof are affected. However, passengers can change to replacement buses between Trudering and Ostbahnhof. It is also recommended to change to the subway from Heimeranplatz or Giesing. From Pasing you can use regional trains or the tram to get to the main train station.
Reasons for the restrictions
The restrictions are necessary in order to carry out track and cable civil engineering work and to check the subsoil for possible unexploded bombs at the Ostbahnhof. This extensive work is part of the construction projects for the second main line of the S-Bahn, which have been underway since 2017. The Augsburger Allgemeine emphasizes that due to the work there may be cancellations and possible delays, especially when traveling between Markt Schwaben and Erding.
The Munich S-Bahn network has been an important part of the transport infrastructure since 1972 and enables numerous connections to the surrounding area and the airport. The main route in particular, which connects the city center with Pasing and the Ostbahnhof, is an important transport project that was launched as part of the 1972 Olympic Games. The Munich.de Page informs that the second main route is intended to offer a faster connection and relieve the existing traffic.
For passengers in Munich, it is important to prepare well and use alternative travel options to get to their destination on time. Similar restrictions are also to be expected on the second weekend of Advent, which is why Munich residents should inform themselves early.