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Approximate Flight Duration

2 hour 10 min

Approximate Travel Distance

1824 Km

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3 Jan, Fri
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9h 4m
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Transportation to Airport from Karlsruhe City Center

Karlsruhe Baden Baden Airport

Karlsruhe is a city in Germany that features an advanced transportation network. The Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport is located about 40 km from Karlsruhe. The airport is easily accessible from the city center. The city’s advanced train system and bus networks are extremely successful in this regard. You can also get to the airport by taxi or private car-like options.

Bus

Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport is directly accessible from the city center by bus. Hahn Express bus 140 provides this service. These buses depart from the city center and operate from 7:30 am to 11:30 pm. This bus route runs between Frankfurt Airport and Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport. Hahn Express bus 140 passes through Karlsruhe city center. Ticket prices vary from 10 euros for adults to 5 euros for children.

Bus 234 also provides transportation to the airport, although not directly. Bus 234 departs from Karlsruhe city center and stops at the city of Rastatt in the state of Baden-Württemberg, which is approximately 20 minutes away from the airport. There are different transportation alternatives you can use along this route. Another bus that provides transportation to the airport is bus 285. You can get on bus 285 from Karlsruhe city center. The last stop for bus 285 is the city of Hügelsheim, which is about 1-2 km from the airport.

Train-Tram

The train and tram networks are other options when it comes to transportation to the airport. The city’s Hauptbahnhof (HBF) train line provides direct access to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport from the city center. There are approximately 55 trains that operate daily. Trains provide service 24 hours a day and take about 20-25 minutes to get to the airport. Ticket prices vary between 11 and 16 euros.

In addition to the HBF train line, you can use the Karlsruhe Stadtbahn tram-train system to get to the airport. You can use the Intercity-Express (THE ICE) trains to access the Karlsruhe Stadtbahn. However, this does not provide access directly into the airport. You will have to transfer to another method of transportation. Ticket prices for trains range from 15 to 20 euros. Trains operate from 7:30 am to 11:30 pm.

Taxi

Another transportation alternative to get to the airport from the city center is by taxi. Taxis are easily accessible in the city center and they provide comfortable service to the airport. It takes about 20-25 minutes to get to the airport by taxi and the average fare is 30 euros.

Car

Driving to the airport by car is another alternative, whether it is your own person car or a rental. You can easily rent vehicles in the city center, including limousines. There are various companies that provide these services. Companies that stand out include Black Forest Limousines, Evasion Cars, Express Drive Gmbh, My Driver, Viandi Reisen & Service, Vip Shuttle Ka, Airport Bercan Service, and Alsace Navette.

Airport Information

Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport is the second largest airport in Germany. The airport is located 40 km from Karlsruhe city center. The country has an advanced transportation network, which is also present between the city center and the airport. Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport provides passengers with convenient transportation alternatives and contains a variety of stores, shops, and restaurants.

The airport features world famous fast food restaurants. Passengers can dine on delicious Italian fare at Da Vinci Restaurant, enjoy the breakfast menu at the B&B Hotel, which is located at the airport, and sip on tasty coffee at Grill Bistro.

The airport also offers passengers a range of stores, including Travel Value Shops, U Store and Alize Souvenirs, where they can go shopping for a wide variety of products like souvenirs, perfumes, cosmetics, and watches.

The airport also has a golf course, a gas station that is open from Monday to Saturday, and a passenger lounge that offers guests wireless internet connection and a self-service area with food and beverages.

Transportation to Istanbul City Center from Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

You can get to the city center from the Sabiha Gökçen Airport using the TEM highway and following the exit and street signs. The airport is also accessible by city buses and Havataş shuttles. If you want to leave your car at the airport there is an outdoor parking lot and a multi-story parking lot. There are also some private parking facilities located around the airport.  

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to the city center from Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. If you’re in a hurry and don’t want to lose time we suggest taking a taxi to a certain point and then transferring to the metro or metrobus. This way you can avoid traffic, even during rush hour.

Havabus

The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and central locations in the city like Taksim on the European side and Kadikoy and Yenisahra on the Anatolian side. The shuttle buses provide quick and comfortable transportation to and from the airport every 30 minutes.

Marmaray

The Marmaray is a faster alternative for those living on the European side in particular. You can take a taxi or bus to the Kartal metro stop, then get on the metro and continue in the Kadıköy direction. Get off at Ayrılık Çeşmesi and transfer to the Marmaray where you can cross to the European side of the city at the Yenikapı station. From Yenikapı, which is a major station for the metro, buses, and ferries, you can reach many central locations on the European side of the city. Sea buses and ferries to various places in the Marmara Region like Bandırma, Yalova, Avşa, Bursa and Çınarcık depart from the Yenikapı İDO pier. Moreover, you can travel with your vehicle on the ferries.

Bus

You can get to the city center from Sabiha Gökçen Airport by bus.

Lines that operate between the airport and central locations in the city are as follows:  E3 - 4.Levent - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E9 - Bostancı - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E10 - Kadıköy - Kurtköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E11 - Kadıköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E18 - Altunizade - Ümraniye - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 16S - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Metrobus Uzuncayır, KM20 - Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, KM22 - Cevizli - Kartal Metro - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 132H Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

By getting off at the Kadiköy or Bostanci piers you can take a boat to Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands, like Buyukada, Heybeliada, Burgazada and Kinaliada.

Metro

From the airport you can take a bus or taxi to the Kartal metro station and get on the Kadikoy-Kaynarca line in the Kadikoy direction.

Rental Cars

You can get to the city center by renting a car from various rental agencies at the airport. You can also return your rental vehicle to rental agencies located in the city. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location when making your reservation. 


Istanbul Airport

You can get to the city center from Atatürk Airport, located on the European side of Istanbul, by taxi, airport shuttles, metro, bus, private transportation services or your personal car. The most important factor to consider when picking your means of transportation to reach the city center is the traffic. Using alternative means of transportation, like a combination of taxi, metro or metrobus, during rush hour will save time.

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to the city center from Atatürk Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. If you’re in a hurry and don’t want to lose time we suggest taking a taxi to a certain point and then transferring to the metro or metrobus. This way you can avoid traffic, even during rush hour. Some taxis accept credit card payments. If you want to pay using your credit card make sure to indicate this before hand to the driver and get in a vehicle that accepts credit card payments.

Havabus

The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Atatürk Airport and central locations in the city. The Havatas shuttles provide service to and from Taksim and Yenikapi IDO Pier every 30 minutes.

Bus

You can use public buses to get to the city center from Atatürk Airport. Using the istanbulkart (smart card for fare payment), this is the most economical alternative. From the airport you can use the TH-1 bus to get to Taksim and the YH-1 bus to get to Yenikapi. From Taksim and Yenikapi you can transfer to the metro to reach other central districts.   

Metro

One of the fastest alternatives to get to the city center is by metro. Using the metro station that is located in the airport you can easily reach various parts of the city like Yenikapı, Aksaray, Fatih, Topkapı, and Esenler. If you’re planning on continuing your journey to a different city by bus, the metro goes to the Esenler Bus Station.  

Rental Cars

You can get to the city center by renting a car from rental agencies such as AVIS, Budget, or Europcar both at the airport or various locations in the city like Beşiktaş, Taksim, Kadıköy, Bostancı and Bakırköy. You can also return your rental vehicle to the offices of the aforementioned companies located in the city. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location when making your reservation.  

Weather in Istanbul

DayMin - Max
ThursdayMin 5ºC - Max 13ºC
FridayMin 7ºC - Max 14ºC
SaturdayMin 9ºC - Max 15ºC
SundayMin 5ºC - Max 8ºC
MondayMin 5ºC - Max 11ºC

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