Airport Shuttle

€15 gets you a 30‑minute shuttle run between GAT and town

The Airport Shuttle runs every hour from Augsburg Airport’s GAT terminal into the city, with a typical journey time of around 30 minutes and a flat fare of €15 per person. Think of it as the middle ground between figuring out buses yourself and paying triple‑digit taxi money after a long flight.

How the Airport Shuttle works, step by step

• 1. Land at GAT: After you exit the building at Augsburg Airport (code GAT), follow signs for “Shuttle / Transfer” and look for marked vans or minibuses at the curbside pick‑up point.
• 2. Confirm the next departure: The Airport Shuttle runs roughly every hour, so ask the driver or check the posted timetable for the exact departure minute to avoid a 60‑minute wait.
• 3. Pay the €15 fare: Standard price is €15 per person for the 30‑minute trip into Augsburg; some operators may take cards, but have cash ready in euros to keep things simple.
• 4. Load bags and board: Hand over large suitcases for the rear luggage area and keep passports, phones, and a small bag with you in the 8–9 seat passenger section.
• 5. Ride into Augsburg: On a normal run the drive sits at about 30 minutes, but if the shuttle drops several people at different stops, add extra buffer time to your schedule.
• 6. Drop‑off in town: Some services go to a central point like the main station area, others offer door‑to‑door for a higher per‑head rate, closer to the €39–€49 prices you’ll see on Munich–Augsburg shuttle tables.

How this compares to Munich–Augsburg shuttles

Reddit regulars mention companies like Flughafentransfer Kaulke and Bavaria Flughafen Transfer charging around €39 per person shared and €49+ for private rides between Munich Airport and Augsburg, with full vans sometimes costing about €120 overall. Those runs can balloon to almost 3 hours if you are the last drop‑off, versus the roughly 1 hour direct drive, so people with tight plans usually avoid shared options.

What regulars do and what to watch

r/augsburg users usually keep shuttles in their pocket for jet‑lagged long‑haul days or heavy luggage, and otherwise default to the train for Munich–Augsburg. One commenter flatly called a nearly 3‑hour shared shuttle ride “not recommended,” which is why locals suggest asking in advance about route and stop order if you use similar services. For the local €15 Airport Shuttle at GAT, treat departure times as approximate and build at least 30 extra minutes into your plans.

One tip before you book

If your flight lands late in the evening at GAT, confirm the last Airport Shuttle run of the day; paying €15 at 19:00 beats scrambling for a €50+ taxi at 22:30.