Popular Airport | Allegheny County Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 8 hour 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 6662 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Basel/Mulhouse City Center
Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport
If you want to benefit from public transportation, the most practical way to reach the airport is to get to the city center, where you can change the means of transportation. You can take advantage of bus, tram or train lines to reach the city center, also known as SBB Railway Station, from wherever you are. It is also very easy to get to the airport by your car. It is also a very comfortable option to go to the airport by rental car or taxi.
Bus
Once you arrive at SBB Railway Station by any means of public transportation from where you are, you can benefit from transfer option and get on the bus number 50 to reach the airport in a short time.
Tramway
The most preferred public transportation option is tramway in Basel. The tram, which is available almost everywhere in the city, is often supported by transfer buses. You can take advantage of the tramways that depart every 10-15 minutes during the day.
The tram is an important means of transport to reach the airport. Especially if you are far from the city center, there are many alternatives that allow you to reach SBB Railway Station by tramway. For example, if you are planning to go to the airport from the 11th district, you can arrive at SBB Railway Station by tram lines 10 or 17 and take a bus there to the airport.
You can reach Barfüsserplatz and Marktplatz, the central stations of tramway lines, by choosing from any tram line from anywhere in the city. These two stations, which are just a few stops away from the SBB Railway Station, are also located at a point that connects each tramway line to each other.
In addition, if you take the tram line 1 departing from Voltaplatz and get off the tram at Kannenfeldplatz district, you can also get to the bus number 50 without going to the SBB Railway Station. Route of the tramway lines are as the follows: tram line 1 runs between Dreirosenbrücke and SBB Railway Station; tram line 2 runs between Binningen and Eglisee; tram line 3 runs between Burgfielden Grenze and Birsfelden Hard; tram line 6 runs between Allschwill and Riehen Grenze; tram line 8 runs between Neuweilerstrasse and Kleinhüningen; tram line 10 runs between Rodersdorf and Dornach; tram line 11 runs between St-Louis Grenze and Aesch; tram line 14 runs between Dreirosenbrücke and Pratteln; and tram line 15 runs between Messeplatz and Bruderholz. As additional tramway lines, the tram line 1 runs between SBB Railway Station and Badischer Train Station; the tram line 2 runs between Eglisee and Riehen Dorf; the tram line 17 runs between Schifflande/Wiesenplatz and Ettingen, the tram line E11 runs between Reinach Süd and Theater; and the tram line 21 runs between St. Johann Train Station and Badischer Train Station.
Train
Basel Badischer Train Station, SBB Railway Station, St. Johann Train Station, Pratteln Train Station, Aesch Train Station, Dornach Train Station and Muttenz Train Station are the major railway stations of Basel.
Basel train station connects three countries, just like Euro Airport does. Swiss Federal Railways (Schweizerische Bundesbahnen, SBB), German Railways (Deutschebahn, DB) and French National Railways (Société nationale des chemins de fer français, SNCF) are the major three companies that provide railway transportation in Basel.
You can travel to the SBB Railway Station if you are coming from the neighboring Swiss cities like Liestal, Sissach, Rheinfelden, and Waldshut; from Mullhouse, St. Louis, and Village-Neuf Hunninge parts of France; or from Freiburg, Kandern, Lörrach and Inzlingen regions of Germany.
Train network in Basel is not so wide as tram and bus networks. The railways surrounding the city center also provides transportation service to the opposite bank of the Rhine River and in the vicinity of the 15th region. You can arrive at SBB Railway Station by taking the train from these areas and take the bus number 50 by taking the advantage of transfer option to reach the airport.
Taxi
You can also benefit from the option of traveling to the airport by taxi that you can get from the taxi stands in almost every part of the city.
Rent a car
It is possible to reach the airport more freely and comfortably by renting a car from the car rental offices you can find in the city center or by online booking option. You can get to the airport in approximately five minutes from the central districts of Basel by enjoying the drive.
Transportation to Basel Airport from Other Cities
Mulhouse
You can get to the airport from Mulhouse in quite a short time by renting a car or taking a taxi, as well as you can prefer the 11th airport shuttle service departing from St. Louis Train Station that you can reach by public transportation options.
Freiburg
Taking a taxi is not a very practical and affordable option for transportation to Euro Airport, which is located at a distance from Freiburg. However, you can rent a car for a fast and comfortable journey. If you prefer public transportation option, you can reach the airport by taking the advantage of the frequent Airport Bus services or the shuttles provided by the Südbadenbus Company.
Airport Information
Euro Airport was used by some 6.52 million passengers in 2014. More than twenty-five airline companies at the airport provide flight services to 70 to 100 airports in nearly 30 countries depending on the season. Euro Airport, which is actually based in French territory, also validates the laws issued by the Swiss authorities.
The airport consists of a single four-storey terminal building including the basement and ground floors. There is a parking area in the basement, an arriving passenger section on the ground floor, a check-in section on the third floor and the departing passenger section on the top floor. Within the terminal, you can find the ATMs of various banks and money exchange offices, as well as you can benefit from Wi-Fi service for a fee. There are several duty-free shops in the international departing passenger section, while only one duty-free shop serves the passengers in the international arriving passenger section.
In addition to spending time at the airport by shopping at the duty-free stores at the airport, the passengers can also enjoy their time in the restaurant inside the terminal building. The airport, which has 10 conference halls with a 90-seat capacity, also has advanced accessibility systems for the disabled passengers move easily within the terminal. If you have any question, you can get information at the information desk in the Swiss section of the airport.
Transportation to Pittsburgh City Center from Airport
Allegheny County Airport
Pittsburgh is a cosmopolitan American city with rich underground resources that embrace three rivers with five-hundred bridges. Pittsburgh, which has been developed economically for many years by the processing of steel extracted from the steel mines of Allegheny Mountain, is now developing rapidly in the fields of electronics production, banking and tourism. The city, where more than twenty ethnic races including German, Italian, Spanish, African descent and Mexicans, is among the safest cities with low crime rates in America. In some parts of the city, besides the suburban buildings, the giant skyscrapers add a difference to the city center.
Pittsburgh is referred to as 'Bridge City' due to the 446 bridges in the city. Bridges and tunnels connect the city's separate parts. In addition to motorways, metro is being used intensively.
Buses carry a heavy burden both in urban transport and in access to American cities from Pittsburgh. There are many alternatives in the city, which has one of the oldest and most common rail networks in the world, from railway lines to suburban trains, to metro which provides faster transportation. It is also possible to make intercity trips with trains. Pittsburgh Port is one of the largest cargo centers in the country. Pittsburgh Airport offers different alternatives for passengers to get to the city center.
Shuttles, car and luxury limousine rental services are available in the city. Buses and taxis are preferred by more passengers since they are more affordable.
Taxi
If you think that the public transport to Pittsburg, which is a big city, is going to different directions, you can choose the taxi to avoid getting lost. At the airport, where Checker, Cranberry and Yellow companies are competing, taxis wait for their passengers 24 hours a day for a comfortable and fast transportation.
Bus
At Pittsburgh Airport, buses pick up passengers at stops located in front of the sixth door of the terminal building. The West Busway Company’s buses operate between 05:30 in the morning and midnight, departing every 30 minutes. You can pay for wheelchair-friendly vehicles with cash, credit card or pre-paid tickets.
Shuttle
The best alternative for those who are travelling with a group or family is the shuttle service. To make an economical and comfortable journey, you can rent a transfer vehicle from the airport at SuperShuttle Pittsburgh company with a driver.
Car Rental
If you want to travel with a car, you may prefer one of the eight car rental companies (Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless) serving at the lower floor of the parking lot at the airport. We recommend that you go through a few companies to get ideas about different alternatives and price options.
Limousine Rental
Limousine rental companies are promising passengers at the height of luxury and comfort. If you prefer this option, which is more expensive than other alternatives to get to the city center, you can contact one of these three companies: Limousine, Tortoice, All Star.
Pittsburgh International Airport
Pittsburgh Airport offers different alternatives to its passengers to get to the city center. Shuttle services, car and luxury limousine rental services are also available. The passengers mostly prefer bus and taxi because they offer low cost travel. Considering that Pittsburgh is a big city and the public transport vehicles go in different directions, you can prefer to take a taxi in order not to get lost. The three different companies named as Checker, Cranberry and Yellow provide taxi service at the airport and you can take the advantage of a comfortable and fast travel for 24 hours.
Bus
The buses pick up passengers at the stops located in front of the sixth entrance gate of the terminal building at Pittsburgh Airport. The West Busway company starts its service at 5:30 o’clock in the morning and its buses departs every 30 minutes until 12 o’clock in the night. You can pay for wheelchair-friendly vehicles for the disabled individuals with cash, credit card or pre-paid tickets.
Shuttle Services
For groups and family travels, the best alternative is the shuttle service. If you want to plan an economical and comfortable journey, you can rent a transfer vehicle with a driver from the SuperShuttle Pittsburgh Company at the airport.
Rent a car
If you want to rent a car, you may prefer one of the 8 different car rental companies (Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless) that are located on the lower floor of the parking garage at the airport. We recommend you to walk around a few companies and get information to find out different alternatives and price options.
Limo Rental
Limousine rental companies promise exclusive luxury and comfort for their customers. If you prefer this option, which is more expensive but flashy than other alternatives to reach the city center, you can contact Limousine, Tortoice or All Star, the three companies at the airport.
