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Germany has an excellent network of roads and motorways. Generally, there are no speed limits on much of the motorway network, but individually marked speed limits appear on a large percentage of motorway miles. A maximum of 130kph (81mph) is recommended. On normal roads, speed limits are 100kph (62mph) outside built-up areas, and 50kph (31mph) or 30kph (19mph) in built-up areas. Traffic drives on the right and the minimum age for driving is 18 years. Foreign drivers require their national driving licence and proof of insurance âEuro“ third-party insurance is mandatory, but a Green Card is strongly recommended. A country identification sticker must be displayed on the vehicle.
In Munich, Mitfahrzentralen (agencies that link motorists with travellers heading for the same destination) include Citynetz Mitfahrzentrale, Adalbertstrasse 6 (tel: (089) 19444; www.citynetz-mitfahrzentrale.de) and Mitfahrzentrale Hauptbahnhof, Lämmerstrasse 4-6 (tel: (089) 19440). General information on travelling by car in Germany can be obtained from the Allgemeine Deutsche Automobil-Club (ADAC) (tel: 0180 510 1112; www.adac.de). Emergency breakdown services ADAC (tel: 0180 222 2222). Routes to the city The A9 runs south to Munich from Berlin via Würzburg and Nuremberg, the A92 from Passau enters the city from the northeast, while the A96 from Lindau is to the west, connecting with the A1 to Zurich. From the Alps, the main route is the A95. From Salzburg, the A8 heads northwest via Munich towards Ulm, Stuttgart and Karlsruhe, where it connects with the A5 to Frankfurt. Motorways from all directions converge on the Mittlerer Ring (middle ring road). Driving times to the city From Salzburg - 2 hours; Zurich - 3 hours 30 minutes; Frankfurt - 4 hours 10 minutes. Coach services Deutsche Touring GmbH (tel: (089) 8898 9513; www.touring.de) operates international Eurolines services between Munich and numerous European destinations. Coaches depart from Munich Hauptbahnhof, Bahnhofsplatz 2. Tickets are available for purchase at the station or on the bus. |
