Search Flights from Klaipeda/Palanga to Karlsruhe (Karlsruhe Baden Baden)

Situated only 7 kilometers from Palanga city center, Palanga International Airport is also known for its proximity to the Baltic Sea. It is possible to reach Palanga International Airport in 10-15 minutes by choosing one of the popular buses, taxis or car rental alternatives.

Bus

City buses, which are the main means of city transportation, are an economical and practical way of transportation that you can choose to travel between the city center and the airport. You can reach the Palanga International Airport in a maximum of 10 minutes if you catch bus number 100 at bus stops located at the most central points of the city. Tickets to be purchased from the ticket offices in the city or from the drivers when you arrive at the bus stop are only 0.70 Euros with the current price of 2017. If you go to Klaipedos Autobusu Stotis and Palangos Autobus Stotis, two of the three main stops of bus number 100, you can arrive directly at Palanga Airport. In order to get to the airport, the passengers getting on from Klaipedos must buy tickets for 2 Euros.

Taxi

The fastest and most practical way to get to Palanga International Airport from the city center is, of course, to use the taxi. The only thing that you need to pay attention in taxi transportation is that the drivers do not use a taximeter. You can reach the airport in 15 minutes by taxi from any point of the city. While the taxis that are affiliated with the airport would ask for a fixed fare, in private taxis these fares can vary slightly with bargains.

Car Rental

Only thing you will need to rent a car from one of the domestic and foreign car rental companies that you will encounter many times in the city is an internationally recognized driver’s license. In order to get to the airport with a car that you will rent from the city center, you should choose one the companies that have an office at the Palanga International Airport: Avis (+37046490007), Trusticar (+37046311466), Hertz (+37046310737), Sixt (+37052395636), Autocom Europcar (+37046058020) and Auto Banga (+37065212777).

Airport Information

Palanga Airport, 7 kilometers from Palanga city center, is an international airport, so there are many services that passengers can benefit from. You can eat and drink at the café or restaurants, and shop at duty free shops, grocery stores or souvenir shops while you are waiting for your flight at the airport. Other facilities offered to travelers at the airport include an exchange office, ATM machines, free internet access, VIP lounges, recreational halls, cafes, restaurants, tourist information offices, tourist agencies and car rental companies.

Karlsruhe, which is part of the German state of Baden-Württemberg, is located in southwest Germany, near the border with France. Karlsruhe is one of the most important cities in terms of the country’s legal framework. It is also one of the most developed cities in the world in education, industry, and technology. A tributary river, about 6 km long, flows through the city before connecting with the Rhine River; this makes Karlsruhe a port city.

The city is situated in close proximity to other metropolitan areas and is centrally located in the country in terms of transportation. Therefore, Karlsruhe is easily accessible from different parts of Germany. Access to Karlsruhe, which is linked to motorways and high-speed train lines, is also very easy from the surrounding cities. Public transportation in the city is operated by Karlsruhe Verkehrsverbund.

This company operates all the public transportation in the city, such as trains, trams, and buses. Tickets are valid on all forms of public transportation. All vehicles that are used for public transport are very modern. The public transportation network in the city provides punctual service without any delays. There are multiple options available when it comes to purchasing tickets for public transport. You can buy tickets from vending machines, at the main station, or various sales outlets throughout the city. You can also buy tickets from the driver when on board.

There are different types of tickets available for public transportation in the city. For example, for a day trip that is going to be used by one person the best option is to purchase the Citykarte solo, which is 5.60 euros and valid for 24 hours. The City plus ticket is ideal for those traveling in a group. There are also different types of ticket at varying prices for those who want to travel to other areas like Baden-Baden, Landau, and Forbach. The price of the most expensive ticket is 24 euros.

Apart from public transport, taxis also provide fast transportation in the city. The taximeter starts running at 2 euros and charges 1.5 euros per 1 km. Taxis are usually easy to find in the city.

Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport is Germany’s second largest airport after Stuttgart Airport. The airport is located 40 km from Karlsruhe city center. It takes between 35 and 60 minutes to get to the city from the airport, depending on what method of transportation you use. You can get to the city center by bus, train, taxi, or rental car.

Bus

Buses are one of the easiest ways to get to the city center from the airport. The bus network in Karlsruhe is well developed, conveniently connecting the city and its surroundings. The bus from the airport to the city center is another example of this advanced system. Buses in Karlsruhe run half an hour longer in the summer months, which are from March to October, and run from 6:30 am to 10:30 pm during the winter season.

You can purchase bus tickets at the airport as well as from the driver once you are on board. Tickets can only be purchased in cash. Children under the age of 6 ride for free. The ticket price for children between the ages of 6 and 14 is 5 euros. A single use ticket for adults cost 10 euros.

There is only 1 bus line that provides direct transportation from the airport to Karlsruhe. Hahn Express bus 140 provides convenient transportation to the city center.

Buses that depart from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport travel to Frankfurt Airport but they stop in Karlsruhe. You can also use buses 234 and 285 to get to the city from the airport. However these buses don’t provide direct transportation to the city center; these buses provide transportation to nearby areas where you will have to transfer to another vehicle to reach the city center.

Train

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport is by train. Trains are a faster and more punctual transportation alternative compared to buses. Deutsche Bahn operates the railway network in Germany. The Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof (HBF) and Ice Train (Intercity Express) are affiliated with this company and provide transportation from the airport to the city center in conjunction with each other.

You can also use the Karlsruhe Stadtbahn tram-train system, which is located at a distance from the airport, to get to the city center from the airport. There are 55 trains that run daily. Trains operate 24 hours a day and take between 15 and 22 minutes to get to the city center.

Ticket prices for the train vary between 11 and 16 euros. Tickets can be purchased at the stations. The last stop for trains S4 and S41 are Karlsruhe. There are also other trains that pass through the city.

Taxi

If you don’t want to take public transportation to get to the city center from the airport then you can take a taxi. Taxis are readily available at the terminal exit. There are 5 different companies that provide service from the airport to the city center. These companies are Taxi AA-S Nier, Taxi Ahmed, Taxi Airpark, Taxi Alex and Taxi Baden Airpark. It usually takes about 20 minutes to get to the city from the airport by cab. This can vary depending on the traffic conditions. A taxi to the city from the airport costs about 30 euros.

Car

Another transportation alternative to get to the city is by car. You can rent a car at the airport. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Enterprise, Buchbinder, and Avis Autovermietung. You can get to the city center by car via the A5 motorway and B36 expressway.