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Popular Airport

Ostend Bruges Intl. Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

1 hour

Approximate Travel Distance

558 Km

Transportation to Airport from Bern City Center

Regional - Bern Airport

You can use buses, trains, trolleybuses, bicycles and trams, as well as taxi and car rental services to reach Bern Airport from city center. It is very easy and affordable to go to Bern Airport which is only 10 minutes away. The city center of Bern is located very far above the river. The areas below the city are also very visitor-friendly, and the easiest way to get to here from the city center is cable car. All you need to do is go to the starting point of the cable car from the city center.

Train

S-Bahn trains, called "commuter trains", are a kind of express trains that provide transportation services within the city of Bern. The S3 Lyss Biel train travels directly from the city to Bern Airport. As S-Bahn trains serve between Bern Airport and the city center, they are also linking Bern to other cities of Switzerland. They provide transportation to Belp station or Bern Airport from Biel / Bienne, Thun, Burgdorf, Firbourg. Traveling by train is a popular option for the locals for all the cities in Switzerland. It is both affordable and popular, making it easy to get around Bern and other cities.

Every day from the main train station in Bern there are regular train services to other cities in Switzerland and the rest of Europe. Every day from Bern main train station, there are 36 trains to Basel, 36 trains to Geneva, 27 trains to Locarno, 67 trains to Spiez and 40 trains to Zurich.

Bus

There are a large number of bus routes in Bern city compared to trolley buses and trams. There are many buses from the city center to Bern Airport. To find out what bus routes are passing from which parts of the city, you just have to look at the urban road maps hanged on each stop. There are public means of public transportation, especially buses, available at night. These usually go to Bieruhubeli, Matte, Marzili, Stufenbahn, Ittigen, Guisanplatz and Gutrebahn from the central districts of the city of Bern.

Prices for night buses are a bit more expensive than regular tickets. Another name for these night buses is Moonliner. These provide transport services between Bern and Biel / Bienne nights from 1 to 4 am on Friday and Saturdays. You can visit Moonliner's website (www.moonliner.ch) for more detailed information, or download the application called MOONLINER.

There are many different buses that you can use to get to and from the airport: Airport Bus, Tangento and Winter Bus Jungfrau Regien are some of these. Tickets can be picked up either from the bus driver or from machines at the bus stop. Ticket vending machines are available within the buses. You can continue your journey by buying your ticket, with coin or credit card, in the bus. The Libero Traiff connection is made up of three basic zones and the single-seat fare costs CHF 6.40. The departure point of direct buses to Bern Airport is Belp station in general.

Tram

Trams are also a convenient means of transportation between the city center and Bern Airport. It is very easy and cheap to go to Matte from Münsterplatform center in a very short time with the tram called "Senkeltram" which means up and down. The fee for this transportation is only 1 Swiss Franc. The Bern trams, which are fairly clean and reliable, are also linked to buses, making the transit journey a bit easier. It is very easy to go from one point to another in Bern, which has a connected system of transportation.

The Swiss Travel Pass is also valid on trams. It is possible to take the Bern trams to the most important streets, squares, central districts, buses and train stations of the city. You can see the individual routes of the tram lines at the tram stops which are surrounding the city.

Bicycle

As you can get around the city by bicycle, you can also go to Bern Airport comfortably, if you do not have heavy items, by bicycle. It takes an average of 40-45 minutes to reach Bern Airport, which is only 20 kilometers away from the city center. If you have a branch at the airport of the bicycle company you rent, you can easily continue your journey by delivering the bicycle here.

Traveling by bicycle inside the city of Bern is incredibly popular because the state has different incentives to make locals and foreigners use bicycles. There are bicycle rental places at certain points of the city and bicycle rental is free for the first 4 hours from here. The name of the company, where you can rent regular bikes, kids' bikes, mountain bikes, E-bikes, scooters and skateboards, is Bern Rollt. All you need to do to rent these bikes free of charge for the first four hours is to leave 20 Swiss Francs as a deposit fee by showing your passport.

The first two hours for E-bikes are free. If you want to use one of the other bicycles for more than 4 hours, you need to pay 1 Swiss franc for every extra hour. If you deliver the bicycle within 4 hours, you can also withdraw your deposit. You are likely to see ads from different companies on each bike, because all of these companies support Bern Rollt for the free bicycle service. The most popular place for bike rentals is the Milchgassli bike stop and rental company just behind Bern main railway station. If the bike you rent is small in size or foldable, you can get on public transport with your bike.

Taxi

Besides the tram, bus and train transportation options, it is very convenient to reach the airport from the center of Bern, which is quite modern, with taxi services. The taxi can be reached from any point of the city and you are likely to negotiate with the taxi driver to provide access to the airport at a very convenient fare. The taxis that are one of the main means of transportation to the airport in Bern are an economical option as long as you bargain about the fare.

The most well-known taxi companies are Baren Taxi that can be reached on +41 (0) 31 3711111 and Nova Taxi which can be reached on +41 (0) 31 3333313. Special taxis are also available for the disabled: +41 (0) 31 9903080. Velo-Taxi have a different appearance compared to regular taxi vehicles and they are displaying an authentic image. If you want to experience a different experience, you can also evaluate the Velo-Taxi transportation between the city center and the airport.

Car Rental

It is possible for you to reach Bern Airport in a shorter time than public transport using the A1 motorway from Zurich / Basel and Biel, A1 motorway from Murten / Neuenburg in the same way and A12 motorway via Kehrsatz from Freiburg / Vevey. Since there are no major problems in terms of traffic in Bern, many local and foreign tourists are providing their transportation with car rental services.

Discounts can also be applied for tourists using highways and motorways. By purchasing the card called Motorway Vignatte for only 40 Swiss Francs, you can get discounts on all motorways and other roads in Bern.

Airport Information

Bern International Airport is very close to the city center and is directly connected to many European cities / countries. Only 20 kilometers (10 minutes) from the city center of Bern, Bern Airport has a train to Zurich Airport every 30 minutes and the journey takes about 74 minutes on average. In order to get to Geneva from Bern Airport, you need to take a 100 minute train journey. The Geneva trains are departing every hour.

There are 5 different parking spaces in Bern Airport, P1, P2, P5, P21 and P31. It costs 2 Swiss Francs to park your car for 2 hours in the P1 area; 1 Swiss Franc for 1 hour for P2. 1 day fee for P5 is 10 Swiss Francs, for P21 is 10 Swiss Francs; 2 days fee is 20 Swiss Francs; 3 days fee is 26 Swiss Francs and 4 days fee is 32 Swiss Francs. And finally for P311 day fee is 12 Swiss Francs; 2 day fee is 24 Swiss Francs, 3 days fee is 31 Swiss Francs, and 4 days fee is 38 Swiss Francs.

Some of the facilities on the Bern airport terminal are tour operators, travel agencies, WI-FI service, Duty Free shop, smoking, rest, eating and drinking areas (restaurants, cafes and bars), health services, tourist information and information desks, currency exchange, bank and ATM machines.

Transportation to Ostend City Center from Airport

Ostend Bruges Intl. Airport

Transportation to Ostend from the airport

Ostend is a Flanders settlement in Belgium. It comprises the boroughs of Zandvoorde, Vuurtörenwijk, Stene and Mariakerke. A seaside city with a port on the banks of the English Channel, Ostend is Belgium’s closest point to England. There is a fast and direct ferry service between England and Ostend. Transportation is quite easy in Ostend, which usually opens its doors to tourists in summer.

Trams, buses and taxis are the main elements of urban transportation in Ostend. The proximity of the airport and railway station to the city center of Ostend makes it very easy to access the city from other Belgian cities and from major European countries such as England. Trains are the easiest means of transportation from other countries and cities to Ostend Airport and Ostend city center. Because it is both cheap and fast, it is possible to reach many points of Ostend area by using trains.

The train station is just 5 minute walking distance from Ostend Airport. The central point of Ostend is considered to be the major railway station that opened in 1910-1913. There is a tram line, taxi stands and bus stops nearby train station, which is also very close to Ostend Bruges Airport.

The catamaran terminal is located near the station and it is easy to get to the Dover canal from here. There are lockers in many places in the city where you can lock your baggage or your belongings by using coins. This helps you to visit many places of the city without having to carry your belongings.

Bus

There are bus services between Ostend Airport and Raversijde that last 18 minutes. These buses, number 6, are located at the exit of the airport terminal. Single ticket costs 3 euros currently. Bus ride between Ostend Airport and Ostend city center lasts 10 minutes.

Tram

Ostend tram, which is also known as Kusttram (coastal tram), takes its name from its route, passing through the coastal strip. Trams are the easiest means of public transportation in Ostend which is known as a port city. Kusttram is exactly for you if you want to take a nice tour of the city and also want to get anywhere you want cheaply. Single ticket costs 2 euros whereas 10 tickets pass costs 9 euros as of 2015.

There are also daily tickets for trams. If you are planning to stay longer than one day in Ostend, 10 tickets pass would be the best option for you. To reach the city center by tram from the airport, you only need to walk to the railway station, which is 5 minutes away from the airport. You will see the stop of the trams going to the city very close to the train station. Normally trams depart every 20 minutes, but the frequency increases during summer, when tourists are busy. If you use the tram line passing through the train station, you can reach the Flemish coast in a very short time.

Taxi

Taxi prices in Ostend are a bit expensive, so using public transport in the city is more economical. From Oostende Airport you can go to the city center for about 10-15 euros by taxi. To take advantage of taxi services, you can visit www.mijintaxi.be or www.taxi-oostende.be. If a taxi driver at the airport asks more than 15-20 euros to take you to the city center, you should definitely go in the direction of the train station and check with the taxi drivers who are very close to the station.

Car Rental

It is possible to find car rental companies in Ostend Bruges Airport terminal and get information. If the offices of these companies at the airport are closed, you can also rent your car from any company in the city. Ostend has a developed urban transportation, as well as modern motorways and highways. Because the traffic in the city is not very intense and it is close to big European cities, most of the tourists prefer the option of car rental.

Transportation to Bruges from the airport

Bruges, which is very close to Brussels and located 33 kilometers east of Ostend Bruges Airport, is a small but charming and romantic city, which is famous for its houses, channels, phaetons, and a thousand varieties of Belgian chocolates. As a medieval city, Bruges was chosen as the European Capital of Culture in 2002 and has been able to carry its dazzling architecture to daylight.

There are trains from Brussels to Bruges that depart every 20 minutes and last about 1 hour. This creates an opportunity for tourists visiting Brussels Airport to visit the city of Bruges. Just like in Ostend, Bruges’ central point is the train station. There are trains to this station from neighboring countries or from other cities in Belgium.

The easiest way to get to the city of Bruges from Ostend Airport is taking a train. You can also take advantage of bus number 6, taxi and car rental services to get there as soon as possible.

Train

Taking a train is the easiest way to get to Bruges from Ostend Bruges Airport without a doubt. The train station, which is the most important point in Bruges, is a 5-minute walk from the city center. There are direct trains from Ostend train station, which is very short distance from the airport, to Bruges train station. Trains depart every one and half hours and last 15 minutes.

Bus

The ticket for the bus from the airport to Bruges city center can also be used for travelling within Bruges. You can buy these tickets as single-use (1.30 euros), daily, weekly or 10-use (9 euros). The most important clue is that one ticket can be used by more than one person.

Taxi

It takes 23 minutes to go to the city center of Bruges from Ostend Bruges Airport by taxi. You would pay an average of 70-85 euros for this journey. If you bargain with the drivers, you can reduce this price.

Taxi stands are located 5 minutes away from the airport terminal exit. Or after landing, you can get detailed information by calling, Rony's Taxis bvba (+32 50 34 43 44), Taxi Georges (+32 475 57 60 15) or Taxi Abby Albert (+32 50 36 36 45).

Car Rental

There are two car rental companies at the Ostend Bruges Airport terminal: Avis and Easy Terra Car Rental. You can choose one of these two companies, rent your car and arrive in Bruges city center in 20-30 minutes.

Weather in Ostend

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SundayMin 0ºC - Max 10ºC
MondayMin 4ºC - Max 11ºC
TuesdayMin 1ºC - Max 5ºC
WednesdayMin -1ºC - Max 4ºC

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