Popular Airport | Karlsruhe Railway Station |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 67 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Strasbourg City Center
Strasbourg Airport
It is very easy to reach the city center from the airport located in the Entzheim region, 10 kilometers south-west of Strasbourg. Although it does not have a wide range of transportation options, there are plenty of convenient travel options available. There is a public transport service provided by the government and you can reach the city center in as little as 9 minutes. Other transportation alternatives from the airport to the city center are taxi, hotel shuttles and car rental.
Train
From the splendid main railway station in the city center, you can reach the station at the airport in just 9 minutes using the shuttle train lines, which depart every 15 minutes. This train station is connected to the airport via a tunnel.
You can get your ticket by cash or credit card from the ticket machine located in the station. Before boarding the train, you should definitely have your ticket validated.
Hotel Shuttle
If your hotel offers airport shuttle service and the price is affordable for you, you can benefit from this service by making a reservation in advance. If there is no heavy traffic, you can reach the airport in 16 minutes on average.
Taxi
If you do not want to use public transport you can reach the airport by taxi. You can easily find a taxi in the city center, or you can ask your hotel to arrange a taxi. If there is no heavy traffic, your journey will take about 15 minutes.
Car Rental
You can take advantage of the services of the numerous car rental services available in the city center. To reach the airport, you must connect to the A35 via the E52 and then the D400. You should then take the D221 exit. The journey lasts 16 minutes if there is no heavy traffic.
Airport Information
Strasbourg International Airport is also referred to as Entzheim Airport after the region that it is located at. Airport traffic is not very intensive, although there are many visitors to the city for educational, political, and touristic purposes. There are two important reasons for this. First of all, the high-speed train line linking Paris and Strasbourg city transfers large numbers of passengers between these two cities.
On the other hand, Lufthansa Airport Bus company offers a shuttle service from Strasbourg to Frankfurt International Airport, independent of the airline you fly with. This allows many visitors to add Paris or Frankfurt to their excursion plan. Strasbourg International Airport is not very flashy in terms of architecture but it is an extremely satisfactory airport.
The departure area is located on the ground floor and there are special recreational areas at the 1st floor for passengers. You can take advantage of the free internet service on this area, relax in comfortable armchairs and use your electronic devices without the fear of running out of battery thanks to the power banks in the area. If this is not enough for you, you can visit the Playstation PS4 area at the airport and play your favorite game.
There are 2 playgrounds in the arrival section and 1 playground in the departure section. In addition, the airport has a large number of cafes and restaurants, a souvenir shop, a duty free store and a lounge.
If you are really interested in flying, you can try flight simulations at Strasbourg International Airport. With 5 different simulations supported by professional pilots, you can experience a flight experience that is close to reality. There is also a flight school at the airport.
Transportation to Karlsruhe City Center from Airport
Karlsruhe Baden Baden Airport
Karlsruhe, which is part of the German state of Baden-Württemberg, is located in southwest Germany, near the border with France. Karlsruhe is one of the most important cities in terms of the country’s legal framework. It is also one of the most developed cities in the world in education, industry, and technology. A tributary river, about 6 km long, flows through the city before connecting with the Rhine River; this makes Karlsruhe a port city.
The city is situated in close proximity to other metropolitan areas and is centrally located in the country in terms of transportation. Therefore, Karlsruhe is easily accessible from different parts of Germany. Access to Karlsruhe, which is linked to motorways and high-speed train lines, is also very easy from the surrounding cities. Public transportation in the city is operated by Karlsruhe Verkehrsverbund.
This company operates all the public transportation in the city, such as trains, trams, and buses. Tickets are valid on all forms of public transportation. All vehicles that are used for public transport are very modern. The public transportation network in the city provides punctual service without any delays. There are multiple options available when it comes to purchasing tickets for public transport. You can buy tickets from vending machines, at the main station, or various sales outlets throughout the city. You can also buy tickets from the driver when on board.
There are different types of tickets available for public transportation in the city. For example, for a day trip that is going to be used by one person the best option is to purchase the Citykarte solo, which is 5.60 euros and valid for 24 hours. The City plus ticket is ideal for those traveling in a group. There are also different types of ticket at varying prices for those who want to travel to other areas like Baden-Baden, Landau, and Forbach. The price of the most expensive ticket is 24 euros.
Apart from public transport, taxis also provide fast transportation in the city. The taximeter starts running at 2 euros and charges 1.5 euros per 1 km. Taxis are usually easy to find in the city.
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport is Germany’s second largest airport after Stuttgart Airport. The airport is located 40 km from Karlsruhe city center. It takes between 35 and 60 minutes to get to the city from the airport, depending on what method of transportation you use. You can get to the city center by bus, train, taxi, or rental car.
Bus
Buses are one of the easiest ways to get to the city center from the airport. The bus network in Karlsruhe is well developed, conveniently connecting the city and its surroundings. The bus from the airport to the city center is another example of this advanced system. Buses in Karlsruhe run half an hour longer in the summer months, which are from March to October, and run from 6:30 am to 10:30 pm during the winter season.
You can purchase bus tickets at the airport as well as from the driver once you are on board. Tickets can only be purchased in cash. Children under the age of 6 ride for free. The ticket price for children between the ages of 6 and 14 is 5 euros. A single use ticket for adults cost 10 euros.
There is only 1 bus line that provides direct transportation from the airport to Karlsruhe. Hahn Express bus 140 provides convenient transportation to the city center.
Buses that depart from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport travel to Frankfurt Airport but they stop in Karlsruhe. You can also use buses 234 and 285 to get to the city from the airport. However these buses don’t provide direct transportation to the city center; these buses provide transportation to nearby areas where you will have to transfer to another vehicle to reach the city center.
Train
Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport is by train. Trains are a faster and more punctual transportation alternative compared to buses. Deutsche Bahn operates the railway network in Germany. The Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof (HBF) and Ice Train (Intercity Express) are affiliated with this company and provide transportation from the airport to the city center in conjunction with each other.
You can also use the Karlsruhe Stadtbahn tram-train system, which is located at a distance from the airport, to get to the city center from the airport. There are 55 trains that run daily. Trains operate 24 hours a day and take between 15 and 22 minutes to get to the city center.
Ticket prices for the train vary between 11 and 16 euros. Tickets can be purchased at the stations. The last stop for trains S4 and S41 are Karlsruhe. There are also other trains that pass through the city.
Taxi
If you don’t want to take public transportation to get to the city center from the airport then you can take a taxi. Taxis are readily available at the terminal exit. There are 5 different companies that provide service from the airport to the city center. These companies are Taxi AA-S Nier, Taxi Ahmed, Taxi Airpark, Taxi Alex and Taxi Baden Airpark. It usually takes about 20 minutes to get to the city from the airport by cab. This can vary depending on the traffic conditions. A taxi to the city from the airport costs about 30 euros.
Car
Another transportation alternative to get to the city is by car. You can rent a car at the airport. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Enterprise, Buchbinder, and Avis Autovermietung. You can get to the city center by car via the A5 motorway and B36 expressway.
