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Frankfurt Airport is located 12 km southwest of the city center. The airport offers guests a rich variety of services and amenities and transportation alternatives to get to and from the city center. Frankfurt Airport is accessible by train, bus, taxi and rental car.

Train

Frankfurt has an excellent public transportation system, making it quick and easy to get around the city. A convenient method of transportation to get to Frankfurt Airport from the city center is by commuter trains. The S-Bahn commuter rail line operates directly to the airport, stopping at the Frankfurt Airport Station in Terminal 1. S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 provide transportation to the airport from Frankfurt Central Station. The total trip takes about 10 minutes and trains run every 15 minutes during peak hours.  

Bus

Buses are another transportation alternative you can use to get to the airport from the city center. There are many different bus lines and routes that provide direct transportation to the airport terminals. Buses are a convenient and reliable method of transportation to get to the airport.

Taxi

Another convenient transportation alternative to get to the airport from the city center is by taxi. Taxis are easily accessible in every part of the city but taxi fares are more expensive than other transportation options. Only certain taxi companies are licensed to go to the airport. You can always ask the hotel you are staying at to help arrange a taxi for you. The trip from the city to the airport by taxi takes about 30 minutes.

Airport Information

Frankfurt Airport is a major international airport located about 12 km from the city center. It is the busiest airport in Germany and one of the busiest airports in Europe. Frankfurt Airport handled over 61 million passengers in 2015, connecting them to over 295 destinations around the world. The airport features a variety of services and amenities aimed at meeting passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs.

Frankfurt Airport operates both domestic and international flights out of 2 passenger terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The two terminals are connected by the SkyLine train, which is free. Each terminal is equipped with a variety of services that passengers might need during their wait. The airport offers free Wi-Fi services 24 hours a day and other basic services such as ATMs, currency exchange services, tax refund providers, lounges, a conference center, VIP services, spa services, postal services, health care, airport tours, a visitors’ terrace, duty free shops, stores, restaurants, and more.

Venues where you can enjoy something to eat or drink include Italissimo, Deli Bros., Caviar House, Meyer Feinkost, Burger King, Grab & Fly, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Mc Donald’s, and more. Popular brands at the airport include Dior, Ferrero, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Davidoff, Fisher Price, Chanel, Emporio Armani, Tag Heuer, Tommy Hilfiger, Hasbro, and Lego. Frankfurt Airport also features services that are a bit more unique like yoga rooms, silent chairs, an arcade where passengers can play games for free, smoking lounges, workbenches, and lounge-like relaxation zones. 

Currently, there are no scheduled flights from Frankfurt Rhein Main Afb Airport, which is located near the Frankfurt city centre. Passengers who want to travel to other parts of Germany or the world from Frankfurt should prefer the Frankfurt am Main International Airport, which is 15 kilometers away from Frankfurt Rhein Main Afb Airport. To travel to the Frankfurt International Airport, you can always easily find taxis, shared-use vehicles, rental cars or trains at Frankfurt city centre. If you are staying at one of the hotels in Frankfurt city centre or close to the airport, you can take the free or low-cost hotel shuttles to get to the airport. In Frankfurt, bicycle is also a very populer vehicle, espicially among those who live in the city, to get to the airport. Booking a seat on an airport shuttle for traveling to airport from Frankfurt city centre is also another option.

Airport Shuttles

Airport shuttles, which are available to use by pre-booking, are an ideal way of transportation for one or several passengers. If you book your seat on the airport shuttles departing from Frankfurt city centre, they will pick you up from wherever you are in the city centre and take you directly  to the terminal entrances of the Frankfurt International Airport. By making your reservation a couple of weeks in advance, you can use these shuttles at a cheaper price.

Hotel Shuttles

Some of the hotels which are located close to the Frankfurt International Airport, such as ACHAT Hotel, Holiday Inn Express Frankfurt Airport, Best Western Amedia Frankfurt Airport, NH Hotel Frankfurt Airport West, Holiday Inn Frankfurt Airport North, InterCityHotel Frankfurt Airport, Ramada Frankfurt Messe, Mercure Hotel Frankfurt Airport Kelsterbach, NH Frankfurt Niederrad or Ramada Niedernhausen Micador, have shuttles going directly to the airport. If you are staying at one of these hotels, you can travel to Frankfurt International Airport terminals from your hotel for free or a reasonable price. Do not forget to get information in advance from the hotel you are going to stay at and, if necessarry, make a reservation in order to use the hotel shuttle services.

Rent-a-Car

Almost all of the international rent-a-car companies have an office in Frankfurt city centre, so you can easily rent a car and drive directly to the whenever you wish. As there are many rent-a-car company offices in the airport as well, just like city centre, you can leave your rented car to these offices and continue your travel. After departing from Frankfurt city centre, you can find your way to the airport easily by following the direction signs on the road to the airport, but if you need help a city map will be quite a use.

Carsharing

Carsharing services are widely used throughout the city in Frankfurt. You can pick a car by going to carsharing locations in the city centre and travel to airport cheaper than many other alternatives. You can find carsharing locations in various parts of Frankfurt and use carsharing services.

Taxi

It takes about 20 to 30 minutes to get to the airport from Frankfurt city centre by taxi. Taxis in Frankfurt are usually quite cosy and comfortable. You can also find larger vehicles with higher passenger capacity specially designed for crowded groups or families in the city. Make sure you get off the taxi at the right terminal when you arrive at the airport, this will save you from walking long distances between the terminals and missing your flight. But if you get off at a wrong terminal, you can take the shuttles that transport passengers between the airport terminals to get to the right terminal.

Train

Those who come from Frankurt city centre or cities such as Hanau, Aschaffenburg, Mainz and Wiesbaden may consider travelling by trains running in direction to the airport. This trains are enumarated differently according to their routes, and enable traveling both inexpensive and without traffic problems. Germany has one of the most advanced railway networks of the world; if you need to travel to Frankfurt International Airport from other cities of Germany, you can travel to Frankfurt with direct or connected trains and be at the airport without needing to transfer to any other vehicle. If you are considering traveling by train, you can go to the train stations by taxi, bus or other alternative vehicles and then take the train running in direction to your destination.

Bus

In Frankfurt International Airport buses are used for traveling between the terminals rather than traveling to city centre. If you want to head to a terminal from another, you can take the buses which are free of charge for airport passengers and be at the terminal you wanted to go in minutes.. You can contact the info desks at Frankfurt International Airport if you need to get detailed information about the bus services or departure points.

Airport Information

You can find free of charge and private passenger lounges, wireless internet access, ATMs which you can use for your money transfers and other banking transactions, exchange offices and many other services together in Frankfurt International Airport. There are many alternatives  in airport’s eatary area such as Kaffe Kimbo, Ciao Italia, Ditsch, Erster Wiener, Goethe Bar, Hausmann's, Burger King, Asia, Mc Donald’s, Tasty Donuts, The Bar, Reingold Bar or Starbucks. When you want to shop at the airport, you have the opportunity to choose between a wide range of alternatives such as big duty- free areas, toys, cosmetics, souvenirs, books, magazines and health products. If you need to buy electronic devices without leaving the airport, you can spend time at the terminal by browsing a large selection of electronics. There are conducted tours at certain times for passengers who want to know the airport better.  You can join one of these tours and learn more about the Frankfurt International Airport if you still have time for your flight. You can enjoy the scenery by going up to the terrace specially reserved for this.

Bordeaux is a port city famous for its world famous wines obtained from countless vineyards scattered around the small city center and from the fine grapes of these vineyards. The region of the city, located in the south-west of France, is the busiest area for ship trade.

Bordeaux University, which has a very large campus and more than 70 thousand students, is not only one of the biggest universities in France but also the whole of Europe. With its wines, port, educational life and the historic city center, Bordeaux is an interesting place. The most beautiful and practical way of exploring the city center of this beautiful port city is to walk. You can walk around Bordeaux, which is quite small and flat geographically.

Although the city center is small, those who want to see the vineyards surrounding the city, to become guests and to taste the delicious wines, are generally looking to rent a car. However, there are many tour companies that you can see in the city center or your hotel can recommend you, which organize tours to the vineyards. Cycling trips are another enjoyable way of exploring this city. The city has a highly developed bicycle rental system and special bicycle routes.

You can rent your bicycle from 50 different points in the city thanks to self-service bicycle stations established by a private company. There is a kiosk machine on the stations and payments are made by credit card. Moreover, you can rent your bicycle for a few days as well as for a few hours at a very reasonable price. You can then end the rental period by delivering the bicycle to any of these 50 stations.

This transportation method is very popular and convenient thanks to the roads reserved for bicycles in the city which is a fairly flat land. You can also visit Bordeaux with skateboards easily thanks to the flat roads. A lot of people from the local community, both young and old, are using skateboards in their daily lives. You can take your skateboard with you, or take a skateboard from Bordeaux as a souvenir and explore the city in a fun way.

Bordeaux public transport is operated by a company called BTC. Tram and bus lines are public transport networks that you can use within the city.

You can buy your ticket by cash or credit card at the bus and tram stops, as well as from the driver when you arrive at the bus stop. You must validate your ticket on the machines in the buses and trams. Trams are available between 05:00 and 00:30 and there are 3 lines in total. Bordeaux generally has a highly developed transportation system. There are also numerous and very convenient transportation alternatives for transport from the airport to the city center.

The airport, 12 kilometers from the city center, is accessible in 30 to 50 minutes.

Bus

At the airport you can get your ticket with cash or credit card at the ticket office located in the hall B. You can easily get to the city center in about 50 minutes by taking the number 1 bus line departing from just in front of the airport departure. This bus also stops at the train station in the city center.

Jet’Bus

You can save up to 20 minutes with Jet'Bus, which offers express shuttle service, by paying a little more compared to the bus ticket.

The journey with Jet'Bus takes 30 minutes and leaves its passengers at the train station in the city center. For adults the price of the ticket is 7.20 euro, while the discount ticket is 6.20 euro. If you are going to use this transportation tool, you can buy a return ticket. In this case you need to pay 12.30 euro for adults and 10.30 euro for discounted tickets. Jet'Bus departs from airport, in front of exit 11, and serves between 08:00 and 23:00.

Private Transfer Shuttle

With the city center transfer shuttle offered by 14 different private companies located at the airport, you can experience a very comfortable transportation with vehicles of different sizes.

Taxi

There are 9 different taxi companies at the airport. Transportation to the city center costs 16 euro on average. There might be an extra charge per a piece of baggage.

Car Rental

By agreeing with one of the many car rental companies located at the airport, you can reach the city center comfortably. Bordeaux city center is small and suitable for walking or biking, but for those who want to visit vineyards and wine houses scattered around the vast area, car rental is a very popular alternative.

Hotel Shuttle

If you want to be picked up in front of the baggage claim area and arrive at your hotel door smoothly, you can ask for a shuttle service from your hotel. For this convenient transportation option, you should inform your hotel in advance, negotiate the price and make a reservation.

Hello Shuttle

If you want to experience the ease and convenience of the airport service provided by hotels, but your hotel does not provide this service, you can benefit from the Hello Shuttle which provides a door-to-door service. These shuttle services are organized upon your needs and you only get the service when you want to take advantage of it.

Motorcycle Taxi

This transportation service, which is not yet spread throughout the world, is a privilege of Bordeaux Airport. You will be impressed by this service whether you are a motorcycle enthusiast or you just who wants to experience this without a big baggage, which would start at € 29.

You can easily and quickly reach the city center with touring style motorcycles, which have a very impressive look and are extremely comfortable. Equipment is provided by motorcycle taxi firm.

There are a great variety of transportation alternatives for passengers travelling to the city center from the Merignac Airport. Taxis and shuttle buses are preferred by many passengers while buses are used by passengers who want to go the city center by public transportation vehicles. Passengers can hire private vehicles for the handicapped as well as normal automobiles from any car rental company. Motorcycles, which have a special place in Bordeaux city culture, are also among the transportation alternatives to the city center.

Taxi

At Merignac Airport, taxis belonging to Aero, Alliance, Allo Bordeaux, Aquitaine, Girondins and Tele companies are waiting for passengers 24/7. In Bordeaux, taxi passengers are requested to pay for the bridge or highway fees. You may also have to pay more in the morning and evening hours because the taximeters apply extra charges when waiting during lights and traffic jams.

Bus

Buses offering service on Line 1, which you can access from the bus stops located in front of the terminal building, carry passengers to the city center from 04:55 am to 01:25 am. You should follow the Palais de Justice stop to get off at the city center with the buses you can get on by buying ticket from ticket-windows and automats in the terminal. The buses, which offer service every half an hour in the morning and evening hours, have services every 15 minutes during the rest of the time. In addition, passengers getting off at the last stop, Victoire, can go to different parts of the city by train.

Shuttle Bus

The shuttle buses, which offer a faster transportation than the municipality buses, also departs from the terminal building. The travel to the train station in the city center with the buses belonging to Navette Shuttle does not exceed half an hour. The shuttle buses, which offer service during the entire week, depart every day from 08:45 am to 20:40 pm every half an hour. Shuttle buses, which have fewer services on weekends, start offering service at 08:45 am on Saturdays and 09:45 am on Sundays. Shuttle buses don’t run after 18:55 pm on weekends. You have to make payment in cash if you want to use these buses.

Motorcycle

Passengers who don’t have large baggage and don’t want to get lost in the crowded Bordeaux traffic can opt for chauffeur driven motorcycles as an alternative means of transportation. Passenger can get in contact with Tramoto, Trans'moto Cub and Moto Transport Arcachon throught the internet or by calling 24 hours in advance and rent a motorcycle with a licensed driver. In this way, they can get to all parts of the city in a very short time. You can get on the motorcycles rented from the motorcycle park located just on the right of the taxi stops.

Private Service

The vehicles that are specially designed for the handicapped having limited transportation alternatives are very convenient for them to reach the city center from the airport. Ages D'or, Alipes, Mobibus, Munier, Transadapt, Transmobils and Chti rental companies are accepting reservations online or by phone. The handicapped can rent a private car from these companies and go to the city center in a short time.

Car Rental

Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Firefly, Goldcar, Interrent, Sixt and Hertz offering service for 24 hours in the offices located downstairs of the terminal building welcome passengers who want to rent a car for a comfortable transportation to the city center.