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Popular Airport

Karlsruhe Railway Station

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Approximate Flight Duration

1 hour 10 min

Approximate Travel Distance

1029 Km

Transportation to Airport from Timisoara City Center

Timișoara Traian Vuia Intl. Airport

There are quite a few ways to get to Traian Vuia Airport from Timişoara city center. The quickest and most comfortable way of covering the 12 kilometres is to take a taxi. Other possibilities are to rent a car or use one of the express buses. The journey to Traian Vuia Airport takes 15 minutes by car or taxi, and around 20-25 minutes by bus.

Bus

Buses and trams are frequently used for public transport in the city, but the bus is the only option if you want to go to Traian Vuia Airport directly from Timişoara. The city buses meet a great deal of the public transport needs in Timişoara and they are numbered differently according to their size, size, and service. The express buses are the only ones that go directly from Timişoara to Traian Vuia Airport and they are fast as well as frequent and reliable. The E4 bus goes directly to the airport from the city center, while the as E4B goes to the airport from the central train station, Gare De Nord. These line 4 buses operate with the R.A.T.T. bus company. The journey takes 20 minutes minimum but can last up to 40 minutes. You can get a bus ticket from almost everywhere in the city and the price for a single ticket is 2.50 Romanian Lei, as of 2016.

Taxi

You will likely have noticed how common taxis are in Timişoara yourself. The main reason for this is that the meter starts from a very low fixed price. If you want to go to Traian Vuia Airport directly and without wasting any time then this would be the best option. Taxis can be found 24/7 from most locations in the city and the journey to Traian Vuia Airport takes around 15 minutes. It’s almost as if the price for the distance between Timişoara and Traian Vuia Airport was mutually agreed on by the local taxi drivers, because it’s almost always the exact same amount, which is 30 Romanian Lei.

Rent a car

If you don’t like the sound of taking a bus or taxi, and you’re planning to stay in in Timişoara for a longer period of time, then it might be a good idea to look into renting a car. There are many international brands that you can choose from grouped together in the city center such as Avis, Bavaria, Budget, Hertz, Europcar, Sixt, Thrifty, City Car, Api Rent, Autonom, Enterprise and Easy Terra Car Rental. Once you’ve rented a car with an internationally valid driver’s license then you can get to Traian Vuia Airport by using the E70 motorway. It should take 15 minutes. 

Airport Information

Traian Vuia Airport, in the Banat region, is the first airport of Timişoara, and the main airport servicing western Romania. Traian Vuia Airport is the 3rd busiest airport in Romania, and almost 1 million passengers passed through it in 2015. It’s located 12 kilometers northwest of Timişoara and has two terminals. The European E70 motorway is very close so the airport is easily accessible from many European cities. There’s also plenty to do while you’re waiting for your flight. There are two duty-free stores where you can find affordable perfumes, chocolates, jewelry, and gift items from world-renowned brands. You can also eat, drink, and have a snack at places such as Fropin, Aero Bistro Cafe, Eur Comtur, iPC Vending and ies Caffé. Avis, Europcar, Budget, Hertz are among the famous international car rental agencies you can find here. You can also benefit from free Internet access, VIP lounges, ATM machines, banks, currency exchange desk, and various information centers, including one for visitors.

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

DayMin - Max
SundayMin 2ºC - Max 8ºC
MondayMin 1ºC - Max 5ºC
TuesdayMin -1ºC - Max 5ºC
WednesdayMin -1ºC - Max 4ºC
ThursdayMin 0ºC - Max 4ºC

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