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Erfurt - Weimar Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

50 min

Approximate Travel Distance

154 Miles

Transportation to Airport from Ingolstadt City Center

Ingolstadt Manching Airport

Ingolstadt Manching Airport is located in very close proximity to the city center but is closed to scheduled air traffic. The closest airport that passengers traveling to and from Ingolstadt can use is Munich Airport.

Munich Airport is easily accessible from Ingolstadt city center via trains, shuttles, transfer services, buses, and regular and shared taxis.

Train

Unfortunately there is no direct train from Ingolstadt city center to Munich Airport. However, you can get to Munich Airport from Ingolstadt by transferring trains, at least once. First take the S-Bahn regional train from the central station in Ingolstadt to the central station in Munich. The train from Ingolstadt to Munich takes about 38 minutes. This train runs every hour. Once you get to the central station in Munich you can transfer to the express trains that provide transportation between the station and the airport.

There is a small station located within walking distance of Munich Airport. The express trains from the central station get to the airport station in 40 minutes. The express trains run every 15 minutes. The company Trainline (thetrainline-europe.com) also has trains that provide separate transportation services. However, you still have to transfer vehicles when using these trains. You can get to Munich Airport via Trainline trains in about 2 hours. The first train departs from Ingolstadt Nord Station at 1:24 am and the last train departs at 11:31 pm. If you are traveling with more than 5 people we recommend you buy a discounted Bayernticket. Keep in mind that this ticket is only valid on S-Bahn trains. You must purchase regular tickets to use ICE and IC trains. Bayerntickets are very convenient, with a daily ticket costing 22 euros.

Bus

There are several ways to get to Munich Airport from Ingolstadt by bus. The first is to take the city bus line 5592 to the Munich Fröttmanin stop. From there transfer to the express bus, which provides direct transportation to the airport.

The total trip takes about 2 hours. Shuttle buses in Ingolstadt provide the same service. If you make a reservation in advance then you can take advantage of this service at a more affordable price.

The Airport Express X109 buses provide direct transportation, although it is more expensive than city buses. The Airport Express X109 passes by the Audi Forum bus stop, Ingolstadt ZOB (central station), Ingolstadt Kurt-Huberstr bus stop and the Ingolstadt Village stop. It takes about 1 hour to get to Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at Munich Airport.

Taxi

Taking a taxi from Ingolstadt to Munich Airport is not economical because of the distance between both cities. However, taxis are a convenient transportation alternative. It takes about 40-45 minutes to get to Munich Airport from Ingolstadt by taxi. If you want a more affordable alternative then you could consider the option of shared taxis. Visit blablacar.co.uk for more information. These rideshare taxis provide direct transportation but only run once a day.

Rental Car

There are many domestic and international rental car companies in the city center and other parts of Ingolstadt. Renting a car in advance online is very practical. Make sure to have an internationally valid driver’s license with you.

To get to Munich Airport by car from Ingolstadt city center, you have to go to the Ingolstadt Village Outlet Center, which is right by the A9 motorway. Then, using the A9 motorway, you can get to Munich Airport in about 35-40 minutes.

Airport Information

The closest international airport that serves the city of Ingolstadt is Munich Airport, which is located 72 km from the city center. Munich Airport is the second largest airport in Germany, providing domestic and international air travel. The airport is equipped with services and amenities aimed at meeting passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs.

Munich Airport contains ATMs, currency exchange offices, tourist information counters, free internet access, restaurants, cafés, bars, passenger lounges, duty free shops, souvenir shops, and much more.

Transportation to Erfurt City Center from Airport

Erfurt - Weimar Airport

The airport in Erfurt, Germany is located only 5 km from the city center. The airport primarily operates seasonal flights, especially during the summer, to leisure destinations around Europe like Antalya, Mallorca, Corfu, Tenerife and Rhodes. There are also flights to Dresden, Varna, and Split. The easiest way to get to the city center from the airport is by tram. The tram departs from in front of the terminal every 10 minutes. Since the airport is located in such closed proximity to the city center you can easily get to Erfurt by car or taxi.

Tram

The tram departs from in front of the terminal building and is one of the most convenient transportation alternatives to get to the city center. The tram provides quick and easy transportation to the central station. From here you can easily transfer to a train to explore different cities nearby.

Taxi

Taking a taxi from the airport to Erfurt city center is another convenient alternative. Since the airport is located in such close proximity to the city center, the total fare is affordable. Airport taxis can charge a slightly higher fare at nights or on the weekends, but the total fare is still reasonable.

Rental Car

There are international rental car companies, such as Sixt, Hertz, and Avis, located at Erfurt Airport. These companies are located within the terminal. You can easily rent a car once you land and enjoy an easy drive to the city center. You can get more information about renting a car over the phone. To contact AVIS call +49 (361) 656 24 25, to contact Hertz call +49 (361) 656 24 69.

Train

The airport isn’t directly served by train. However, the tram provides direct transportation from the airport to the central railway station in Erfurt. You can easily explore different cities surrounding Erfurt by train. Trains are an extremely comfortable and fast means of transportation and they have an important role in the city’s transportation network, although they aren’t directly accessible from the airport.

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport is by bus. Buses 891, 894, and 895 depart from in front of the terminal and provide convenient transportation to the city center. Buses are among the most affordable transportation alternatives to get to the city center from the airport. You can buy bus tickets at the airport. You can get more information about bus routes and stops at the information counters at the airport.

Car

Traveling from the airport to the city center by car is as easy as taking the tram or other public transportation alternatives. The drive to the city is very easy via the A71 motorway; just follow the signposts to Erfurt city center. It takes about 15-20 minutes to get to the city center from the airport by car. The airport features special waiting and parking areas where you can park your car.

Shuttle Services

Shuttle services are another convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. Make sure to make a reservation a few days in advance if you want to use a shuttle service to the city. There are different types of vehicles with varying passenger capacities depending on the number of people you are traveling with.

Weather in Erfurt

DayMin - Max
WednesdayMin 2ºC - Max 4ºC
ThursdayMin -1ºC - Max 3ºC
FridayMin -2ºC - Max -1ºC
SaturdayMin -3ºC - Max 0ºC
SundayMin -3ºC - Max 4ºC

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