Search Flights from Leipzig/Halle to Strasbourg

Located in the Saxony state of Germany, Leipzig is the state’s largest city and a fairly advanced industrial city. Halle is another city located in Saxony that is much smaller than Leipzig. These two cities share a common airport. Those who want to travel to Leipzig or Halle fly into Leipzig/Halle Airport.

Exploring the city of Leipzig by bike has become a very popular and frequently used alternative to public transportation. The city is filled with rivers and canals and designated bike paths in many areas. There are many other public transportation alternatives in the city. The tram network provides access to most parts 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 that 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 the airport from Leipzig

There are many transportation alternatives to get to Leipzig/Halle Airport from downtown Leipzig. The airport is accessible by airport shuttles, public transportation options such as trains or buses, taxis, and rental cars.

Shuttle

There are special shuttle services organized by Leipzig/Halle Airport. These shuttles pick you up from your location and provide convenient transportation directly to the airport. Getting to the airport using this service is incredibly reliable. These shuttle vehicles have the capacity to accommodate a maximum of 8 passengers. If you want to get to and from the airport using this service then you have to make a reservation at least one week before your flight.

Train (S-Bahn)

Taking the train to the airport is a practical and cost-effective transportation alternative. Trains depart from the main train station, Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, and provide transportation to the train station located in close proximity to the airport. There are two different train lines that run from the city to the airport.  

The Intercity (IC) line departs from the main train station every 20 minutes or 30 minutes depending on the hour, and provides transportation to the airport. The inter-city train lines S5 and S5x run every 30 minutes and pass through the Leipzig Messe Train Station. These trains get to the airport from the city in 18 minutes. 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 airport from the city center. Buses depart from the city center every 30 minutes and take approximately 30 minutes to get to the airport. In addition to buses to the airport there over 30 bus lines that operate throughout the city. Keep in mind that bus fares to the airport 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

You can rent a car from Rent a Car offices located throughout the city or by making a reservation online in advance. 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, especially if you are staying in a central location in the city, since accessing the airport from central areas using public transportation is very easy.

Taxi

Taxis are a very convenient transportation alternative to get to the airport. There are many taxi stands located throughout the city. You can also hail a cab from the street very easily. However taxi fares are quite expensive and a taxi to the airport takes about as long as the train does.  

Transportation to the airport from Halle

The most preferred transportation alternative to get to the airport from downtown Halle is by train. Alternatively, you can also evaluate special shuttle services arranged by the airport. The airport is also accessible 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 operate according to flight departure times, so they offer reliable transportation to the airport. 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)

Trains are another convenient transportation alternative to get to the airport from Halle. Trains depart from the main train station in the city and provide easy transportation directly to the airport train station. Trains run about every 30 minutes and get to the airport in approximately 11 minutes. The train is referred to as the S-Bahn, not only Halle but in all of Germany. The S7 line provides transportation from the city to 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.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another transportation alternative to get to the airport. There are Rent a Car offices located throughout the city. You can also reserve a vehicle online in advance.

Taxi

Taxis are the most practical and convenient transportation alternative to get to the airport from the city center. You can easily get a cab from one of the many cab stands located throughout the city.  

Airport Information

Leipzig/Halle Airport is located in the Schkeuditz town in the German state of Saxony. The airport serves domestic and international air travel out of one passenger terminal. Leipzig/Halle Airport not only serves the cities of Leipzig and Halle but neighboring cities as well.

Leipzig/Halle Airport is the 13^th largest airport in Germany. The airport offers passengers a variety of services to meet their pre-flight and post-flight needs. There are a variety of eating and drinking venues located in Terminal B and the Central Terminal.

Venues where you can get a bite to eat or something to drink include Bistro “Ju 52”, Marché Cliccadou Bar, Marché Express Bar, Marché Restaurant, Panini Backhop and Wiener Bakery. Stores where you can go shopping include Christel D. shoes & fashion, Eckert Presse & Buch and Airport market Ringeltaube.

The airport contains a Duty Free shop where you can find quality products at affordable prices.

The airport also features a flight simulator in the arrivals hall for adventure lovers, a viewing platform where passengers can overlook the runways and taxiways, and offers passengers the opportunity to take a tour of the airport. 

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.