Popular Airport | Leipzig - Halle Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 409 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Salzburg City Center
Salzburg Airport
You have a few options to choose from for getting to the Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Airport, which is only 3 kilometers away from the city center. These include taxis and rental cars, as well as public transportation including buses and trains. In addition, due to free or paid parking spaces at the airport, passengers can also travel with private vehicles.
Taxi
Taxis are the fastest means of transportation option that you can choose to get to the airport. You can easily get to the airport by taxi from all the points of the city. The taxi fare, which is calculated by kilometer, would not cost much because it is a short distance between the city and the airport.
Bus
City buses in Salzburg are another means of transportation that will allow you to get to the airport from the city center. You can easily get to the airport thanks to buses that are more economical than taxis. You can reach the airport at approximately 15 minutes by buses that you can take from bus stops or stations.
Train
You can get to the airport both fast and economically with the trains from the city center which you can take from train stations or the stops. The trains, which are less costly compared to the taxis, depart from the stops at frequent intervals and provide you with easy access to the airport.
Hotel Transfer
You can easily get to the airport without worrying about problems such as traffic, time etc. by getting paid or free transfer vehicle prepared by your hotel. Do not forget to contact your hotel about this service.
Car Rental
Car rental is an ideal option for those who want to make a pleasant, comfortable journey. With the cars you can rent from the car rental companies in the city center, you can go to the airport comfortably and safely. You can rent a car with or without a driver, and catch up with your flight in a short time.
Airport Information
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Airport, located in Salzburg, Austria's fourth largest city, is 3 kilometers from the city center and is the second largest airport of the country serving in the international arena. At the airport, which covers a large area, there are two terminal buildings: Domestic and International. At the terminals you can find many services that meet the needs of passengers.
There are air-conditioned buses operating at the airport for those who would like to have a tour of it, playgrounds for children, a health center for emergencies, a lost-goods bureau for the lost items, a wheelchair service for the disabled and resting rooms at the airport. There are also terraces where passengers can get fresh air and watch the view.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Airport offers a high quality service to all its passengers with the free wireless internet service provided in all the buildings and food courts and shopping areas.
Among the places where the passengers at the airport have something to drink or eat are Brasserie Jedermann, Markt Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Markt Cafe, Panorama Cafe, Salzburger, Hangar 7, Mayday Bar, Carpe Diem Lounge Cafe, Restaurant Ikarus and Threesixty Bar.
Among the store where you can shop at the airport are Heinemann Duty Free, Kiosk and Salzburger Sparkasse.
Transportation to Leipzig/Halle City Center from Airport
Leipzig - Halle Airport
Leipzig is the largest city in the German state of Saxony. It is also the most industrially advanced city in the region. Another city in the state of Saxony is Halle, which is much smaller compared to Leipzig. Both cities share a common airport. Those traveling to these cities fly into the Leipzig/Halle Airport.
Leipzig, like most German cities, is very convenient to explore by bike. Leipzig is surrounded by beautiful rivers and canals and there are designated bike paths in almost every part of the city. There are a variety of public transportation alternatives in the city. The tram provides access to almost every part of Leipzig. In addition, there are train and bus routes that provide transportation to almost every part of the city. The LVB (Leipzig Transport Company) runs the public transportation network in the city.
You can buy tickets for public transportation vehicles from the company’s private offices. With one ticket you can travel within the city, including zone 110, for one hour and transfer between vehicles as much as you want. You can also purchase tickets from ticket machines located in many stations, and coin-operated ticket machines located in the trams, news stands, convenience stores, or stationary stores. You can also purchase a Leipzig Card at an LVB office or the Tourist Information in Leipzig. If you plan to use public transportation frequently in the city then these cards will be more affordable. The Leipzig Card even offers special discounts on guided tours of the city and discounts on admission to museums and cultural events. There are a variety of card types you can purchase, ranging from 1-day tickets to 3-day tickets, and 3-day group tickets. If you don’t want to use public transportation in the city then you can take a taxi or rent a car to get around Leipzig. The most preferred public transportation system in Halle is the tram. The Halle (Saale) Hauptbahnhof is the main railway station located in the city center. This station operates both inter-city trains and regional trains.
You can purchase a ticket to use on the public transportation system in Halle from the red ticket machines located in most stations. There are different ticket types available; you can purchase a single-use ticket, a ticket that is valid for 4 1-hour trips, or a one-week unlimited use ticket.
Transportation to Leipzig from the airport
There are many ways to get to the Leipzig city center from the airport. The airport provides special shuttle services that you can take advantage of. Other transportation alternatives include public transportation, such as the train or bus, or taxis, and rental cars.
Shuttle
The airport shuttle services provided by Leipzig/Halle Airport are the most comfortable method of transportation to get to your destination in the city after you land. These shuttles have the capacity to accommodate a maximum of 8 people and provide door-to-door transportation. This service offers a stress-free way to get to the city, departing soon after you land. To book the airport shuttle service you need to make a reservation at least one week before your flight.
Train (S-Bahn)
Trains depart from the train station located right next to the airport and provide transportation to the central railway station, Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. There are two lines that run from the airport to the city. The Intercity (IC) line runs every 20-30 minutes. The inter-city train lines S5 and S5x run every 30 minutes and pass through the Leipzig Messe Train Station. The S5 or S5x trains are more affordable than the IC trains.
The S-Bahn train runs north to south in Leipzig, passing through the city center and stopping at the main train station, Bayerischer Train Station, and underground stations in Markt and Wilhelm-Leuschner Platz.
These trains also provide transportation to other parts of the city such as Connewitz, Stötteritz, Thekla and Miltitzer Allee.
Bus
Buses are another transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. Buses run every 30 minutes and take approximately 30 minutes to get to the city center. There over 30 bus lines that operate throughout the city. Keep in mind that bus fares are more expensive when compared to the train. Most buses operate from 5:30 am to midnight.
The night bus, Nachtbus, begins operating after midnight. There are 10 night buses that operate throughout the city; these buses are appropriately named, from N1 to N10. These buses provide transportation between the city center and remote areas of the city. The majority of these buses overlap with certain sections of the main tram network.
Tram
Unfortunately there is no direct access to the airport by tram. However, the tram is frequently used for urban transportation. The tram provides access to many central parts of the city. There are many trams that operate throughout the day, running every 30 minutes and even more frequently during peak hours. After midnight the tram runs every hour. The tram fare is cheaper when compared to trains.
After 8 pm passengers must enter the vehicle through the front door and show the driver their ticket. There are a total of 13 tram lines that operate throughout the city.
The tram network is shaped like a star with a circle in the middle. The tram network runs from the outskirts of the city into the city center.
Rental Car
There are various rental car companies located at the airport. You can rent a car once you land or book a vehicle in advance by making a reservation online. However, keep in mind that there is heavy traffic in the city and access to parts of the city by car is limited. Therefore we wouldn’t recommend renting a car because it isn’t the best way to get around in the city.
Taxi
Taxis are a convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center. Taxis are readily available in front of Terminal B. However taxi fares are quite expensive and a taxi to the city center takes about as long as the train does.
Transportation to Halle from the airport
One of the most practical transportation alternatives to get to Halle from the airport is by train. Another practical option is to utilize the shuttle services provided by the airport. You can also get to the city by taxi or rental car.
Shuttle
Just like in Leipzig, there are special shuttle services organized by the airport that provide door-to-door transportation. These vehicles have a maximum passenger capacity of 8 people. To use this service you need to make a reservation at least one week before your flight.
Train (S-Bahn)
After you land you can access the train by following the signs that read “Airport Central Train Station”. Trains run about every 30 minutes and get to the city center in approximately 11 minutes. You can purchase tickets for the train at the station.
The train is referred to as the S-Bahn. The S7 line provides transportation between the following stations: Halle-Nietleben, Halle-Neustadt, Halle Zscherbener Straße, Halle Südstadt, Halle-Silberhöhe, Halle Rosengarten, and Halle (Saale) Hauptbahnhof.
Bus
Buses also have an important role in urban transportation in the city. In fact there are inter-city buses you can take to travel to neighboring cities, especially from Halle to Leipzig. If you are planning on going to a city near Halle then consider taking the bus.
Rental Car
Renting a car is another transportation alternative to get to the city. There are various rental car companies located at the airport. You can also book your vehicle in advance by making a reservation online.
Taxi
Taxis are a comfortable transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. You can find taxis waiting outside of Terminal B.
