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Zweibrucken Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

50 min

Approximate Travel Distance

255 Km

Transportation to Airport from Dortmund City Center

Dortmund Airport

Dortmund Airport is located 10 km east of the city of Dortmund. Dortmund Airport is accessible from the city center by taxi, bus, and train.

Bus

Buses are an easy transportation alternative to get to Dortmund Airport. The AirportExpress departs from Dortmund Central Station and takes approximately 25 minutes to get to the airport. The AirportExpress provides direct transportation to the airport terminal. Another option is to take bus number 440, which passes through Aplerbeck Station along the U47 rail line.

Train

The public transportation system in Dortmund is well developed. The train stations intersect with the bus stops, creating a constant flow of transportation and easy connections. There are two options to get to the airport by train. The first is to get on the rail line from the city center and take it to the Aplerbeck Station. Then transfer to bus number 440. The second option is to take the train from the central station to Holzwickede Station and transfer to the AirportShuttle.

Car

Dortmund Airport is located in the eastern part of the Ruhr region. The airport is very easily accessible by car via the A40 and A44. The airport features parking lots that have the capacity to accommodate 5,100 vehicles.

Airport Information

Dortmund Airport offers passengers a variety of services to meet their pre-flight and post-flight needs. Those who want to go shopping before their flight can find affordable products in the duty free area of the airport. Dortmund Airport also contains brand-name stores for those who want a more elite shopping experience. There are a variety of eating and drinking venues at the airport where you can enjoy the taste of famous German beers and much more.

Transportation to Saarbruecken City Center from Airport

Saarbrücken Airport

There are a variety of transportation alternatives available to get to the city from Saarbrücken Airport. The airport is located 15 km south-east of the city. The most practical and cheapest way to get to the city is by regional city buses. Since the distance between the airport and the city is so short, it takes a maximum of 25 minutes. If you prefer a faster and more convenient method of transportation then you can take a taxi, which provide service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Other transportation alternatives to get to the city from the airport include shuttle services and rental cars.

Bus

There are many different bus lines that provide transportation to the city center from Saarbrücken Airport. Bus line 16 provides transportation from the airport to the railway station that is close to the city center. Bus line 16 runs every 15 to 20 minutes Monday through Friday, taking you directly to the Quai 9 platform of the Gare Centrale main railway station. You can get to Saarbrücken city center within 25 minutes. Since it is a city bus you can purchase the ticket directly from the driver. The latest fare for a one-way ticket was 1.50 euros. Bus 27 also provides transportation between Saarbrücken Airport and Brebach.

If you don’t come across any city buses at the airport then you can use the regional bus R10 to get to the city center. Bus R10 provides direct transportation to the city center from Saarbrücken Airport. Stops along the R10 line’s route are as follows: Blieskostel, Assweiler, Saarbrücken Airport and Saarbrücken. The R10 regional bus runs once per hour and takes about 28 to 30 minutes to get to the city center. The fare for a one-way ticket on the R10 bus is 2.30 euros. You can purchase tickets from the SaarBahn automated ticket machines at the airport or onboard from the driver. There are many different ticket varieties available, including single daily tickets, daily group (5 adults) tickets, weekly tickets, monthly tickets, and yearly tickets.

Taxi

Taxis are a convenient way to get to the city center from the airport. Taxis are readily available at the terminal exit. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes to get to the city via taxi and costs about 35 euros. If you plan to take a taxi to the city center from the airport then we recommend using the most popular and reliable taxi companies. Taxi Zentrale (+49681155000) and Taxibetrieb Frank Reiser (+491728934720) are two such companies.

Rental Car

There are many well-known international rental car companies, such as Hertz, Europcar, Budget/Avis, and Sixt, at Saarbrücken Airport as well as local German companies. If you want to rent the most suitable vehicle for your budget simply make a reservation in advance and make sure to have an internationally valid driver’s license. After you pick up your vehicle at the airport take the L108 Brebach road to connect to the B406 motorway.

Another option is to use the A6 motorway, which connects Saarbrücken Airport with the city; that will take about 10 minutes. Take Fechingen, located at the airport exit, toward Münheim to connect to the A6 motorway.

Weather in Saarbruecken

DayMin - Max
ThursdayMin 1ºC - Max 6ºC
FridayMin -1ºC - Max 6ºC
SaturdayMin -3ºC - Max 3ºC
SundayMin -4ºC - Max 0ºC
MondayMin 0ºC - Max 4ºC

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