Popular Airport | Saint Etienne Boutheon Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 2 hour |
Approximate Travel Distance | 1667 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Bergen City Center
Bergen Flesland - Flesland Airport
It is incredibly easy to get to Bergen Airport from any point in Bergen, especially from the center of the city, which has a wide public transportation network. Among the means of transportation you can go to the airport directly without needing to transfer are suburban trains, trams, buses and taxis.
Train
The main train and bus stations in Bergen, which are located at walking distance from the city center of Bergen, are very close. From the train station in central Bergen you can take suburban trains that go directly to Bergen Airport. These trains also provide connection to Arna, Voss, Myrdal Flam.
There is only one suburban train line serving in Bergen city. Bergen Airport is among the stops on this line. Going to the airport in 15-20 minutes with the suburban train from the train station in the city will save you time.
Bus
Bergen city buses are managed by Skyss company and there is a common ticketing system operated by this company. This ticket system covers all public transportation in Bergen. If you reserve your seat from the website of Tide Buss (www.tide.no), the local city buses, you can travel at much more reasonable prices. The express buses of Tide Buss provide a very fast access between the terminals.
Single use Skyss bus tickets cost 67 Norwegian krone for adults. A daily ticket costs 95 krone, 7-day ticket cost 335 krone, while tickets that can be used ten times cost 555 krone. It is very simple to get Skyss bus tickets from ticket sales points in the city center, from ticket vending machines or from internet. You can also get your ticket via your smart phone if you download the “Skyss Billett” application.
Buses going to the airport, named as Airport Bus, depart from the Radisson Blu Hotel, fish market and Radisson Blu Royal Hotel in the city center and go directly to Bergen Airport. The first ride of the buses departing every 10 minutes on weekdays is at 06:50 in the morning. After midnight, you are likely to reach the airport quickly thanks to the airport bus that departs at 01:00, 02:00 and 03:00.
These buses depart on frequent intervals on Saturdays and Sundays also. The buses depart from the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel and Bryggen (the first stop in the city center). If you want to go to Bergen airport with the airport bus you need to pay 100 Norwegian krone as the most current fare. The round-trip ticket costs 170 krone. Departure points of another airport bus service (www.fjordnorway.com) are Lagunen shopping center, Bergen bus station (N platform) and Bergen train station.
You can go directly to the airport taking the Stromgaten bus number 8, which is departing 5 times in an hour from the city center. The buses depending on a special transport system called Light Rail also go to the airport departing from train station and the bus station every day from 06:00 to 01:00 every 10 minutes. You have to purchase your tickets from the station or ticket vending machines.
Taxi
Bergen taxis, unlike usual, are ultra-luxury as the vehicles are from famous brands like Audi, Mercedes, Volvo, BMW, Volkswagen. You can pay by credit card in almost all taxis. Bergen taxis are both reliable and fast, although expensive, and they all serve with taximeters. It is possible that you will encounter a lot of taxis outside the city bus and train stations, especially in the Bryggen area.
Car Rental
If you are planning to stay longer than a few days in Bergen then the best and most profitable option for you is to rent a car. It is very convenient to rent a car because the city roads are well maintained and the traffic is not heavy. Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, Thriftiy, as well as domestic brands serve you in the city. All you have to do is make a pre-booking before you come to Bergen. It will take 25-30 minutes to get to the airport from Bergen with the car you rent.
Airport Information
Bergen Airport, also known as Flesland, is 19 kilometers south of Bergen city center. Like other international airports, Bergen Airport offers many possibilities to its passengers. These include free internet access, cafés, restaurants and bars, shopping malls, duty free shops, grocery stores, souvenir shops, resting and smoking areas, tourist information offices and information desks about public transportation.
Transportation to Saint Etienne City Center from Airport
Saint Etienne Boutheon Airport
There is a rapid access to the city center via the train and taxis from the Boutheon Airport in the northern part of Saint Etienne, the heart of the French industry. Those who want to travel by car can easily rent a car from companies located at the airport.
Taxi
The taxis stand out as the most appropriate alternative for the ones travelling to Saint Etienne for the first time. You can travel the distance of approximately 15 kilometers between the airport and the city center with the taxis that specially trained drivers on passengers’ satisfaction and traffic rules.
High-speed Train
You need to reach the Boutheon Train Station just outside the airport to use the fastest and most economical alternatives to reach the city center. The trains that open their doors to the passengers at 09:52 in the morning continue to serve until 21:22 in the evening. You can get your ticket from the station. To get to the city center, you need to get off at the Chateaucreux station.
Car Rental
There is an opportunity to book a car online from Avis and Europcar companies which are experiencing a demand explosion in the summer season. While you can rent a car at a more economical price in early reservations, you may have to pay more for renting a car at the offices in the airport.