Popular Airport | Newcastle Intl. Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour 40 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 1351 Km |
It is quite comfortable to reach the Linz Airport by bus or trams from the city. In many parts of the city you are likely to encounter taxi and car rental services. Therefore, if you are concerned about the urgency of your transportation, using these services will save you more time. Trams and buses, basic means of public transport in the city, are the most preferred means of transport to the airport.
In Linz, which has a central railway station from where Austria's main railway lines pass through, trains are very popular and affordable. Linz is directly connected to the cities of Vienna and Salzburg thanks to the train station. There are also daily connections to other major European countries' capitals.
Ticket prices that you pay for transport by train are rather low. The simplest example is to go from Linz to Hörsching by train; it costs only 2.30 Euros. Apart from that, there are direct train services from Vienna Airport to Linz.
There are buses that run between Linz Airport and Linz city center. Buses are not working on Sundays. Apart from that, your journey lasts about 20 minutes on average and the fare is only 2.70 Euros as of 2015. It is also very convenient to reach the airport from Linz city center by using the tram and transferring to bus.
The tram, which is operated by Linz Municipality, meets a great need for transportation in the city of Linz. This tram system, which has been in operation since 1880, is perhaps one of the oldest tram systems in the world. There are 4 basic lines in total and the routes are connected with city buses. You are likely to go every point of the city of Linz in a short time and for fair prices by trams and buses making one or two transfers.
The main stops of tram line 1, the first of the 4 major tram lines are Universitat, Rudalfstraße, Hauptplatz, Hauptbahnhof, Simonystraße and Auwiesen. Stops of the tram line 2 are Universitat, Rudalfstraße, Hauptplatz, Hauptbahnhof, Simonystraße, Edelsberg and SolarCity. Stops of the tram line 3 are Landgutstraße, Rudolfstraße, Hauptplatz, Hauptbahnhof and Poblerholz. The main stops of line 50, the last line are Pöstlingberg, Landgutstraße, Rudolfstraße and Hauptplatz.
It is possible to come across many taxis in Linz city center. Many of these taxis are actually affiliated to a company. Some of them provide personal transportation services. If you prefer a taxi service that works for a company, you will not be surprised by the fares. You can contact the following companies if you prefer to arrange a taxi to get to the airport from the center of Linz: Taxi 6969 (+437326969), Taxi 2244 (+437322244), Erwin Mayr KEG (+437323344) and Gelbes Funktaxi Linz (+437323344).
Most of the city transportation is provided with buses, trams and trains, so car rental companies are often not needed. However, we recommend that local and foreign tourists who prefer to rent a car make reservations in advance. By renting a car you might travel at a more affordable price with a planned travel.
Another known name for Linz International Airport is "Blue Danube". The airport is located in the Hörsching Municipality and about 14 kilometers southwest of Linz city center. Located outside Linz city, Blue Danube Airport is 14 kilometers from Linz, 20 kilometers from Wels, 40 kilometers from Steyr, 60 kilometers from Gmunden, 81 kilometers from Pussau, 85 kilometers from Cesky Krumlov and 114 kilometers from Budweis.
Heinemann Duty Free Shop, tourist information office, car parks, car rental companies, travel agencies (Fair Travel, Holiday Last Minute, Reisebörse Sab Tours, Tuana Air), free internet access, smoking area, eating and drinking areas (restaurants, cafes and bars), Allgemeine Sparkasse Bank (open between 09.00-12.00 and 14.00-16.30 working hours on weekdays) can be found at the airport. The name of the most famous restaurant at the airport is Sky Gourmet (1st floor). The passenger information desk at the airport is open between 5 am and 11 pm.
Newcastle Airport is located just 10 km from the city center and offers passengers a variety of convenient transportation alternatives to get to the city. Taxis are a easy way to get to the city center and are readily available at the terminal exit. If you don’t have excess luggage another transportation alternative to get to the city is by metro or even bicycle. Other ways to get to the city center from the airport include bus, train, and rental car.
Metro
Newcastle Airport is directly connected to the metro line, making the metro easily accessible from the airport terminal. The metro, which runs every 12 minutes, provides quick transportation to main areas in the city like Haymarket Station and Central Station. The total trip takes about 25 minutes. The metro operates from 5:44 am to 11:58 pm. On Sundays the metro begins to run at 6:27 am.
Car
If you want to drive to the city center from the airport then follow road A696 and connect to the A1 motorway. If you’re not sure what route to take you can always ask for assistance at the airport. You can get a map or navigation device at the airport before you leave.
It usually takes no more than 15 minutes to drive to Newcastle city center from the airport. If you want to drive to Edinburgh from the airport it takes about 2 hours, if you want to drive to Glasgow or Manchester it takes about 3 hours, and if you want to drive to Darlington it takes about 1 hour.
Taxi
Taxis are a convenient way to get to the city center from the airport and they operate 24 hours a day. You can pay the taxi fare by credit card or cash. Airport taxis feature vehicles that can accommodate 4 to 7 passengers. By calling +44 (0) 191 214 6969 you can book a taxi to your specifications in advance. The on-site taxi service at Newcastle Airport is provided by Airport Taxis. Taxis provide door-to-door service and are a great way to get to other areas outside of the city as well.
Train
Newcastle Airport isn’t directly served by rail. To access the train network you can take the metro, which is accessible directly from the terminal, to the Central Train Station and transfer from there. The metro to the Central Train Station takes about 25 minutes. Once you get to the station you can easily purchase a train ticket from the automated ticket machines.
It takes about 30 minutes to get to Darlington from Newcastle Train Station. It takes 2 hours to get to Edinburgh by train, 3 hours to get to Glasgow by train, and 1.5 hours to get to Leeds by train.
Limousine Rental
Limousine rental services at the airport are provided by Emirates and Newcastle Airport. If you would like to get to the city center via luxurious Mercedes vehicles then you have to call 0845 223 2000 to find out detailed information about pricing and to make a reservation. Limousines are an expensive transportation alternative to get to the city center but they are a very comfortable and exclusive option.
Bus
Newcastle buses are another option that provides passengers with affordable transportation from the airport to the city center. Buses operate 6 days a week. There is no bus service from the airport to the city center on Sundays. Buses X77, X78, X79 provide convenient transportation to locations in the city center like Eldon Square and Ponteland. For more detailed information about buses that provide transportation to the city center from the airport please call 0191 2020 747.
Bicycle
Newcastle is a bike-friendly city offering passengers an alternative way to get to and from the airport. There are free bicycle parking areas located right in front of the airport terminal. The designated bike paths between the airport and the city center provide cyclists with a safe and enjoyable route to get to the city.