Public Transport Strikes in Munich & Nuremberg: What Commuters Need to Know

Public Transport Disrupted Across Bavaria as Strikes Continue

Commuters in several Bavarian cities, including Munich and Nuremberg, faced significant disruptions to public transport on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, as the Verdi union continued its industrial action. The strikes, impacting subway, tram, and bus services, are part of an ongoing dispute over pay and working conditions.

This latest round of strikes follows a previous walkout on February 2, 2026, which caused widespread travel chaos across the state. Verdi is demanding increased pay – approximately 670 euros more per month – and reduced working hours for its members. The union argues that the employers are not taking the concerns of transport workers seriously.

In Nuremberg, all three subway lines and the entire tram network are suspended for the duration of the strike. The city’s usual bus services are largely unavailable. To mitigate the impact, the local transport authority (VAG) has deployed private bus operators to run substitute services modeled after the NightLiner network, covering 16 lines and operating hourly from the main station. Additional buses may be introduced, but normal service levels are not anticipated. The S-Bahn, operated by Deutsche Bahn, continues to run according to its regular schedule.

Munich’s public transport operator (MVG) has also turned to private bus companies to provide limited services. However, these replacement buses are expected to operate irregularly, and overall capacity will be severely restricted. Tram operations depend on available staff, with potential limited service only along the heavily traveled Line 20. For safety reasons, all subway lines in Munich remain suspended as minimum requirements for control room and driving personnel cannot be met.

The strikes are not limited to Munich and Nuremberg. Bayreuth is also experiencing disruptions, with a two-day strike beginning on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. While the city’s transport company is providing a limited bus service, regional buses and trains are unaffected.

Verdi’s deputy regional head, Sinan Öztürk, stated that a positive signal from the employers could have prevented the second day of strike action. Another round of negotiations is scheduled for Friday, February 13, 2026, just two days after the latest walkout. Öztürk accused the employers of not taking the concerns of employees seriously, leading to the continuation of the industrial action.

The disruptions are expected to impact not only commuters but also students and other travelers. Passengers are advised to expect significant delays and to seek alternative transportation options. The strikes come as many Bavarian cities face increasing financial pressures and growing deficits in their public transport systems.

In addition to the public transport strikes, Verdi has also called for a strike involving police officers across Bavaria on Tuesday, and workers at universities, hospitals, cultural institutions, and administrative offices are also planning to participate in industrial action. Negotiations for these groups are taking place under separate collective bargaining agreements.