Unfortunately, the University of Augsburg and the Welcome Service cannot organize airport transfers, shuttle services, or individual pickups from airports. If needed, you will have to independently book such a service at your own expense through an external provider of your choice.

Below, you will find general information on how to travel to Augsburg using public transportation as an alternative.?
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Travel from Memmingen Airport (FMM), approx. 90 km:
There are buses from Memmingen Airport to Memmingen Station. From there, take a regional train to Augsburg. The total travel time is about 1.5 hours.
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Travel from Munich Airport (MUC), approx. 95 km:
From Munich Airport, take the S-Bahn (lines S1 or S8) to Munich-Pasing Station (approx. 45 minutes). From there, there are regular train connections to Augsburg. The total travel time is about 1.5 hours.?
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Travel from Stuttgart Airport (STR), approx. 160 km:
From Stuttgart Airport, take the S-Bahn (lines S2 or S3) or the U-Bahn (U6) to Stuttgart Central Station (approx. 30 minutes). From there, there are regular train connections to Augsburg. The total travel time is about 2.5 hours.?
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Travel from Nuremberg Airport (NUE), approx. 170 km:
From Nuremberg Airport, take the U-Bahn (line U2) to Nuremberg Central Station (approx. 12 minutes). From there, there are regular train connections to Augsburg. The total travel time is about 2 hours.?
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Travel from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA), approx. 370 km:
Direct ICE trains connect Frankfurt Airport with Augsburg. The fastest direct connection takes about 3 hours.?

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Train connections can best be checked on the website of Deutsche Bahn (DB). We recommend using the DB Navigator app, as it provides real-time connection information on your smartphone and allows you to purchase and display tickets directly within the app.
Alternatively, tickets can also be purchased with cash or card, either at ticket machines located on the platforms or at a Deutsche Bahn information counter (DB Reisezentrum), which can also be found at most airports. Check here to see which services are available at a specific train station.

If you are unable to look up current train connections online during your journey, you can ask the staff at a DB Reisezentrum to print out the available connections to Augsburg for you.?
For regular use of public transportation, the Deutschland-Ticket is a convenient option. It is a monthly cancellable subscription that entitles you to travel in 2nd class on all local and regional public transport throughout Germany (excluding long-distance trains such as ICE, IC, and EC, as well as long-distance buses).
The Deutschland-Ticket can be purchased online via the Deutsche Bahn website, through the DB Navigator app, via the AVV, or through other providers.?
Enrolled PhD students at the University of Augsburg can obtain the Deutschland-Ticket at a discounted price through the AVV.

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The public transportation network within the Augsburg Transport Association (AVV) is well-developed. Numerous bus and tram lines operate throughout the city and mostly converge at K?nigsplatz, which is about a ten-minute walk from the main train station.
To find the easiest route from Augsburg Central Station to your accommodation, we recommend using Google Maps. Alternatively, you can use the AVV journey planner or the AVV app.
You find an overview of the network lines and the fare zones of the Augsburg Transport Association here. The city area is divided into several zones, with zones 10 and 20 covering almost the entire city center and the surrounding districts. If you travel within zones 10 and 20 (e.g., from the city center to the university), you will need a ticket for two zones, i.e., fare level 2 (zones 10 and 20).

Travel within the City-Zone (e.g., between the main station and K?nigsplatz) is free of charge.?
All AVV tickets, except for short-distance tickets (Kurzstreckentickets), are also valid on regional trains within Augsburg, as indicated in the route network.

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A great opportunity to purchase a used bicycle at an affordable price is offered by the auctions held by the City of Augsburg. Bicycles, along with other lost and found items, are regularly auctioned online. You can find the current auction dates on the auction website.

The Stadtwerke Augsburg (swa) operate¡±swabi¡±, a bike sharing service offering conventional bicycles and e-bikes at over 400 locations throughout the city of Augsburg. Further information can be found here.?

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If you have a driver¡¯s license from an EU or EEA member state, it is usually valid in Germany until its expiration date. You should apply for a renewal or obtain a German driver¡¯s license in good time. Note that different rules may apply to certain license categories (e.g., C, CE, and D).

If your driver¡¯s license was not issued by an EU or EEA country, it remains valid for six months after you move to Germany. In most cases, you must carry a translation of your national driver¡¯s license or an international driver¡¯s license; however, this depends on the issuing country. After six months, you will need a German driver¡¯s license. The requirements depend on the country that issued your original license. Therefore, contact the responsible licensing authority in good time.

Further information can be found here.

If you bring a car to Germany, you must register it at the local vehicle registration office (Zulassungsstelle). To do so, make an appointment by email or phone at the B¨¹rgerb¨¹ro Stadtmitte. Fees for registering a vehicle imported from abroad range from €60 to €130.

Depending on your vehicle's origin, you will generally need the following documents or proof:

• Identity card or passport, if applicable, a valid residence permit (for non-EU citizens)?
• Proof of residence in Germany (Meldebescheinigung)?
• Vehicle registration certificate, parts I and II (Fahrzeugbrief and Fahrzeugschein), or equivalent original vehicle documents from the country of origin?
• Purchase contract or invoice?
• Valid motor vehicle liability insurance with an eVB number (electronic insurance confirmation)?
• A valid main inspection report (T?V certificate)?
• If available: EU Certificate of Conformity (CoC)?
• Direct debit authorization (SEPA mandate) for motor vehicle tax, linked to a German bank account?

You can park your car for free at the following locations around the campus:

• In the parking spaces along Universit?tsstra?e (as long as there are no parking restrictions).?
• On the North Parking Deck (P1) on Hannah-Arendt-Stra?e. You will need your Campus Card (for students or staff).?
• Parking at the Exhibition Center (Messe) is free as long as no events are taking place there.