Search Flights from Birmingham to Strasbourg

The city of Birmingham is located in West Midlands, England, at the basin of the Severn and Trent rivers. It is the one of the biggest cities in the country and the second most populated city in the country, after London. Those who want to travel to Birmingham fly into Birmingham Airport. The city contains five main areas that are intertwined. The first zone covers the area known as New Street, which is the innermost part of the city and considered the city center.

When it comes to urban transportation most of the city is accessible by bicycle or on foot. Network West Midlands is the executive body responsible for the public transportation network in the city. This institution encourages citizens and visitors to use bicycles to get around in the city. Buses provide transportation to most parts of Birmingham as well. Many of these bus lines are run by National Express West Midlands. There are also Diamond Buses that operate throughout the city. If you are planning on riding multiple buses throughout the day we would recommend buying a day ticket, also referred to as a daysaver, because it is more economical than buying a single trip ticket.

Single fare or daysaver tickets for National Express West Midlands buses can be purchased on board from the driver but you must have the exact fare, the driver cannot give you change. Therefore we recommend that you have the exact fare ready before getting on the bus. You can also purchase different ticket options with longer validity from the Pavilion Shopping Centre, which is located in close proximity to the Moor Street Station.

There are many public transportation alternatives in the city that provide transportation to the airport. Most of these options provide transportation to the airport from the city center or from the main train station. Birmingham Airport is located about 10 km from the city center.

Train

The airport is accessible by train via the Birmingham International Station. The Air-Rail Link connects the Birmingham International Station with Birmingham Airport. The train from New Street Station to Birmingham International Station can take between 10 and 20 minutes. Trains on this route run every 5 to 10 minutes. These trains operate from 6:15 am to 11:15 pm. Trains are usually more expensive when compared to buses. The rail service is provided by London Midland and it has an extensive network throughout Birmingham. You can find maps detailing the train routes in tourist information offices located in various parts of the city.

The fare for the train can vary depending on the region you will be traveling to. There are 3 main train stations in Birmingham. New Street Station is considered the main station and is located in the city center. There are four different train lines that run throughout the city. The yellow line runs between Wolverhampton and Northampton, the green line runs between Hereford, Stratford-upon-Avon and Leamington Spa, the red line runs between Redditch and Lichfield Trent Valley, and the blue line runs between Rugeley Trent Valley and Walsall.

There are also longer lines that provide transportation to neighboring cities. The majority of the train lines intersect at certain points so passengers can easily transfer between lines. The Air-Rail Link is a people mover that provides transportation between Birmingham International Station and Birmingham Airport.

The Air-Rail Link operates from 5:15 am to 2 am and runs every 2 minutes. The Air-Rail Link takes no more than 2 minutes to get to the airport. 

Bus

One of the buses that operates between the city center and the airport is bus number 900. This bus runs every 15 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes at night and on Sundays. Another bus that provides transportation between the city center and the airport is bus number 97. This bus departs from the same location as bus number 900 but it goes along a longer route.

One advantage that bus number 97 has is that it operates 24 hours a day. Bus 97 runs every hour on the hour. Bus number 966 provides transportation to the airport from Solihull and Erdington. This bus runs every 30 minutes during the day and every hour, on the hour, at nights and on Sundays.

There is no central bus station in the city, instead buses depart from various parts of the city. The majority of the buses pass through Bull Street, Colmore Row, Moor Street, and Priory Queensway. Buses generally operate from 5 am to midnight.

There are two routes that buses follow, the Inner Circle, which runs through the city center and the Outer Circle, which avoids entering the city center and runs along the outskirts of the city center.    

There are also bus services that provide transportation between the suburbs, hospitals, and shopping centers. However these services run less frequently at night and on Sundays.

There are also coach services that operate throughout the city and to the airport. These services depart from Birmingham’s Digbeth Coach Station and the fare is approximately the same as city buses. These coach services also operate at night.

Tram

The tram line in the city is known as the Midland Metro. So the word ‘metro’ is used to describe the light rail/tram line in Birmingham. However, the airport is not accessible by tram.

There is only one tram line that operates throughout the city. This line operates between Snow Hill Station, Wolverhampton, Jewellery Quarter, West Bornwich, Wednesbury and Bilston. The tram operates from 6:30 am to 11:30 pm on weekdays and on Saturdays. On Sundays the tram operates from 8 am to 11 pm.

Taxi

There are many taxi stops located throughout the city but the easiest place to find a cab is in the city center. However keep in mind that it can be hard to find an empty taxi during peak hours or on Saturdays. Taxi fares in Birmingham are quite high.

Ferry

Ferry boats in the Gas Street Basin offer public transportation services and sightseeing tours for tourists. However the airport is not accessible by ferry.

Rental Car

There are various rental car offices located throughout the city and Birmingham Airport works with seven different international car rental companies. Alternatively, you can book your vehicle in advance before your flight by making a reservation with one of these companies online.

Airport Information

Birmingham Airport has a passenger terminal that contains various services you can enjoy while waiting for your flight. Passengers can go shopping at well-known stores such as Accessorize, Hugo Boss, Victoria’s Secret, and JD Sports or buy luxurious products at affordable prices at the World Duty Free shop.

Cafes and restaurants located in the terminal include Deli Hub, which offers delicious dishes from Indian cuisine, Frankie & Benny’s, where you can enjoy classic American dishes, Pret a Manger, where you can find homemade, natural meals, Giraffe, which serves a variety of international cuisine, and Wetherspoon, which reflects traditional British culture.

There is a Burger King for those who prefer fast food, those who want luxurious restaurants and bars can head to All Bar One or Blanc et Noir, and those who want to spend time at a café can go to Caffé Nero and Costa. 

Strasbourg is a city with two distinct titles, "the capital of Europe" and the "Christmas capital". Strasbourg, one of the most important and largest cities in France, colorizes every year during Christmas with many ornaments and activities. It is also home to one of the world's largest open air Christmas markets. The other face of this colorful and fun city is extremely dignified and serious.

The city, which houses the Council of Europe, the European Court of Human Rights and the European Parliament, has a very important position in terms of politics. With these features, the city welcomes not only tourists but also businessmen and diplomats. Other important visitors to the city are students, who come to study abroad, who prefer Strasbourg because of the quality of education and. The city, which is bordered by Germany and has a history of flags exchange between the two countries in the past, also contains the influences of both cultures. Strasbourg is known as the ''green city'' thanks to its numerous interior parks and gardens, which are nested within nature and located within the historic architecture.

On the other hand, besides the green, blue is also among the colors of this city thanks to the channels flowing through the city. The city center is quite small and extremely accessible for walking. There is no subway system in the city; there is a tram instead. All tram stops have electronic signage. From these signs you can find out which tram line will pass when. There are machines at the tram stop where you can get your ticket. You can get your ticket by cash or credit card, but if you pay cash, you have to pay attention to the money you give because the machines do not pay you back the odd money.

You should definitely validate your ticket on the machine before boarding the tram. If you coincide with the controls made from time to time while having an invalidated or outdated ticket, you may have to pay a fine.The fines applied to illegal tickets are quite high.

As it is in the whole of Europe, the train has an important place in this city as a means of transport. The main train station in the city center serves passengers with an extremely magnificent building. You can also purchase your ticket by cash or credit card from the machines in the station, and before you board the train, you need to validate your ticket via the machines in the station. You can also take a high-speed train from Strasbourg to Paris.

A very common means of transport in the city is bicycles. In general, in a flat city like Strasbourg, you can explore the city by bicycle. Special lanes reserved for bikes provide safe driving pleasure. Boat tours can also be a choice in the city, which is situated on the banks of the River Rhine and has many canals.

Depending on the weather, you can watch the beauty of this historic city with the boats covered with glass or with open tops. Do not forget that you may have to wait in a line to take the tour because it is very popular among tourists.

The city's airport, Strasbourg International Airport, is located in the Entzheim region and is very close to the city center. It is very easy to reach the city center from the airport located in the Entzheim region 10 kilometers south-west of Strasbourg. Although it does not have a wide range of transportation options, there are plenty of convenient travel options available. There is a public transport service provided by the state and you can reach the city center in as little as 9 minutes.

Other transportation alternatives from the airport to the city center are taxi, hotel shuttles and car rental.

Train

The airport is connected to the train station by a tunnel-shaped bridge. With the shuttle train lines departing every 15 minutes you can reach the splendid main train station building in the city center in just 9 minutes. You can buy your ticket by cash or by credit card from the ticket machine located in the airport or at the station. Before boarding the train, you should definitely have your ticket validated via the machines in the station.

Hotel Shuttles

Many hotels offer shuttle service from the airport to the hotel. First of all you need to contact your hotel to see if they provide this service. If your hotel offers airport shuttle service, you can book in advance by telling the number of people you will be traveling and the amount of your luggage. Your shuttle driver will meet you at the baggage delivery door with a card with your name written on it. You should get information about the price of the airport shuttle service in advance.

Taxi

If you do not want to use public transport you can reach the city center by taxi. There is a taxi stand at the airport and you can get service for about 40 euros. There is extra charge for luggage and if there is no heavy traffic, your journey lasts about 16 minutes.

Car Rental

You can make benefit of the car rental services available at the airport. For an average of 100 euros you can make a luxurious trip with 4 or 7 seated vehicles. To reach the city center from the airport, connect to the D400 via the D221 and then use the E52 interchange via the A35. Approximately 17 kilometers and 16 minutes later you can reach the city center.