Search Flights from Karlsruhe (Karlsruhe Baden Baden) to Leipzig/Halle

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.

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.