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Karlsruhe Railway Station

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Approximate Flight Duration

50 min

Approximate Travel Distance

253 Km

Transportation to Airport from Munich City Center

Augsburg Airport

Augsburg Airport is located 7km from Augsburg city, a city in the German state of Bavaria. Augsburg Airport is used mainly for general aviation and business flights. The airport is located 60 km from Munich. Augsburg Airport is accessible by bus, car, or taxi. 

Taxi

Another convenient and fast method of transportation to get to Augsburg Airport from the city center is by taxi. Taxis are a very comfortable transportation alternative. There are various taxi companies that operate throughout the city. Taxis are easy to find in the city but you could also have your hotel help arrange one for you. Taxi companies that you can choose from include Augsburger Taxizentrale, Augsburger Grobraumtaxi, Taxi Flughafentransfer Hanka and Taxi und Mietwagen Schrettle.

Bus

Taking the bus to Augsburg Airport from the city center is another option. The Augsburg city buses depart from many locations in the city and provide comfortable transportation to the airport for a reasonable price. For more information on bus routes and rates please visit Augsburg Airport’s website.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another great option to get to Augsburg Airport and to discover the city and its surroundings during your trip. There are various rental car companies located in the city center. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Sixt, Autovermietung Greif and Autovermietung Straub-National.

Airport Information

Augsburg Airport is located in Affing, 7 km from Augsburg city in Bavaria. In 2005 all commercial passenger traffic was relocated to Munich Airport. Today Augsburg Airport is a regional airport operating general aviation flights and business flights. The airport operates out of one terminal building and features various services like health services, rental car services, a free parking lot, a shop featuring flight equipment, a restaurant, and seminar rooms.


Munich Airport

Munich Airport is Germany’s second largest airport after Frankfurt Airport and it is also Europe’s 7th busiest airport and was the 34th busiest airport in the world in 2015. Located about 30 km from the city center Munich Airport is a major international airport operating both domestic and international flights. There are several transportation alternatives available to get to the airport from the city center. The airport is accessible by train, bus, and rental car. Munich Airport also contains indoor and outdoor parking lots that offer short-term or long-term parking options, so driving your personal car is another alternative.  

Train

There is a rail system in place that provides transportation from the city center directly to Munich Airport. Trains depart every 10 minutes and provide transportation to terminals 1 and 2. The S1 train line connects Neufahrn, Moosach, Laim, Munich Hauptbahnhof, Marienplatz and Ostbahnhof with the airport and the S8 train line connects Ostbahnhof, Isartor, Marienplatz, Karlsplatz/Stachus, Hauptbahnhof, Laim and Pasing and Herrsching with the airport. For both lines the total trip from the furthest point on the line to the airport takes about 50 minutes.

Taxi

One of the most convenient and fastest transportation alternatives to get to Munich Airport from the city center is by taxi. Taxi fares are calculated based on the kilometers traveled. A taxi to Munich Airport from the city center is reasonably priced. Taxis are easily accessible in the city or you can have the hotel you are staying at help arrange one for you.

Bus

Another method of transportation to get to Munich Airport from the city center is by bus. There are many bus routes that you can choose from. The bus route that you will take to get to Munich Airport will vary depending on your location in the city. For detailed information on bus routes and stops please visit Munich Airport’s website.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another transportation alternative to get to Munich Airport. There are various rental car companies located in the city center. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, Buchbinder, and Thrifty. You can also return your vehicle at the airport before your departure at the Car Rental Return area. Before heading to the airport we recommend taking a look at the traffic conditions and leaving accordingly.

Airport Information

Located about 30 km from the city center, Munich Airport is a major international airport serving the city. Munich Airport operates both domestic and international flights out of 2 passenger terminals. The airport covers quite a large area and features an inter-terminal shuttle bus to provide passengers with quick transportation between terminals. Terminals are equipped with standard services such as health services, rental car offices, ATMs, a lost and found, lounges, children’s play areas, baby care rooms, a health center, charging stations, Wi-Fi, a pharmacy, meeting rooms, 2 airport hotels, and sleeping cabins. Munich Airport also features special services and amenities such as a visitor’s terrace, events at the Munich Airport Center, children’s entertainment and more.

Munich Airport also contains a variety of restaurants, bars, and cafes that offer delicious examples of international cuisine and stores where passengers can do some last minute shopping. Venues where you can go shopping include Accessorize, Airport Souvenirs, United Colors of Benetton, Bobbi Brown, CEDON, Desigual, Duty Free/Travel Value, Gucci, GANT, Jo Malone, Pinko, Victoria’s Secret, and Wolford. Restaurants, cafes, and bars where you can enjoy something to eat or drink include Adelholzener Bar, Alfredo Café Bar, Bagutta Pizza Culture, Bistro Organic, Café Servus, Caviar & FineFood, Coffee Fellows, Langnese Bistro, Mc Donald’s, Segafredo Bar, Starbucks, Subway, and Wiener’s – Der Kaffee.  

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.

Weather in Karlsruhe

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MondayMin 2ºC - Max 5ºC
TuesdayMin 1ºC - Max 5ºC
WednesdayMin 2ºC - Max 6ºC
ThursdayMin 3ºC - Max 7ºC
FridayMin 4ºC - Max 8ºC

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