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It is quite comfortable to reach the Linz Airport by bus or trams from the city. In many parts of the city you are likely to encounter taxi and car rental services. Therefore, if you are concerned about the urgency of your transportation, using these services will save you more time. Trams and buses, basic means of public transport in the city, are the most preferred means of transport to the airport.

Train

In Linz, which has a central railway station from where Austria's main railway lines pass through, trains are very popular and affordable. Linz is directly connected to the cities of Vienna and Salzburg thanks to the train station. There are also daily connections to other major European countries' capitals.

Ticket prices that you pay for transport by train are rather low. The simplest example is to go from Linz to Hörsching by train; it costs only 2.30 Euros. Apart from that, there are direct train services from Vienna Airport to Linz.

Bus

There are buses that run between Linz Airport and Linz city center. Buses are not working on Sundays. Apart from that, your journey lasts about 20 minutes on average and the fare is only 2.70 Euros as of 2015. It is also very convenient to reach the airport from Linz city center by using the tram and transferring to bus.

Tram

The tram, which is operated by Linz Municipality, meets a great need for transportation in the city of Linz. This tram system, which has been in operation since 1880, is perhaps one of the oldest tram systems in the world. There are 4 basic lines in total and the routes are connected with city buses. You are likely to go every point of the city of Linz in a short time and for fair prices by trams and buses making one or two transfers.

The main stops of tram line 1, the first of the 4 major tram lines are Universitat, Rudalfstraße, Hauptplatz, Hauptbahnhof, Simonystraße and Auwiesen. Stops of the tram line 2 are Universitat, Rudalfstraße, Hauptplatz, Hauptbahnhof, Simonystraße, Edelsberg and SolarCity. Stops of the tram line 3 are Landgutstraße, Rudolfstraße, Hauptplatz, Hauptbahnhof and Poblerholz. The main stops of line 50, the last line are Pöstlingberg, Landgutstraße, Rudolfstraße and Hauptplatz.

Taxi

It is possible to come across many taxis in Linz city center. Many of these taxis are actually affiliated to a company. Some of them provide personal transportation services. If you prefer a taxi service that works for a company, you will not be surprised by the fares. You can contact the following companies if you prefer to arrange a taxi to get to the airport from the center of Linz: Taxi 6969 (+437326969), Taxi 2244 (+437322244), Erwin Mayr KEG (+437323344) and Gelbes Funktaxi Linz (+437323344).

Car Rental

Most of the city transportation is provided with buses, trams and trains, so car rental companies are often not needed. However, we recommend that local and foreign tourists who prefer to rent a car make reservations in advance. By renting a car you might travel at a more affordable price with a planned travel.

Airport Information

Another known name for Linz International Airport is "Blue Danube". The airport is located in the Hörsching Municipality and about 14 kilometers southwest of Linz city center. Located outside Linz city, Blue Danube Airport is 14 kilometers from Linz, 20 kilometers from Wels, 40 kilometers from Steyr, 60 kilometers from Gmunden, 81 kilometers from Pussau, 85 kilometers from Cesky Krumlov and 114 kilometers from Budweis.

Heinemann Duty Free Shop, tourist information office, car parks, car rental companies, travel agencies (Fair Travel, Holiday Last Minute, Reisebörse Sab Tours, Tuana Air), free internet access, smoking area, eating and drinking areas (restaurants, cafes and bars), Allgemeine Sparkasse Bank (open between 09.00-12.00 and 14.00-16.30 working hours on weekdays) can be found at the airport. The name of the most famous restaurant at the airport is Sky Gourmet (1st floor). The passenger information desk at the airport is open between 5 am and 11 pm.

Taif is located on the slopes of the Sarawat Mountains in Mecca province of Saudi Arabia, which has rich ethnic roots and is home to the world's leading industrial and commercial centers. Taif is also referred to as Green Haven, thanks to its about 3,000 gardens. Taif is one of the most preferred cities in the Mecca region, one of the most visited places by tourists in terms of religious tourism, thanks to the developed transportation facilities and affordable accommodation options in the city. It is 150 kilometers away from the city of Mecca.

The most important feature distinguishing Taif from Mecca and Medina, which is the third largest city in Mecca province after Mecca and Jeddah, is that non-Muslim foreigners are allowed to enter the city. You will not have any difficulty in terms of transportation in Taif city, which is located in the western part of Saudi Arabia and in the south-east of Jeddah within the boundaries of the Mecca Administrative Region.

Taif's transportation networks have been extended to the Mecca province as a whole, and even to other parts of Saudi Arabia. There are intercity bus services between major cities in Saudi Arabia such as Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca, Medina, Taif, Dammam, Abha, Naseem, Tebuk and Hael.

If you prefer to stay in Taif city center, you can go to other cities of Saudi Arabia with these services on daily basis. There are also local buses within the city, like intercity buses. Transportation within the city is very easy. City roads, rail systems, and highway connections allow you to get to any other point in the city as quickly as possible. You can also rent a car for a fixed period of time from the car rental companies for your transportation in Taif.

In fact, the most profitable, time-saving and easiest way to tour other parts of Saudi Arabia apart from Taif is renting a car. Access to the city is very easy thanks to the buses. Local buses within Taif city center are extremely comfortable and reach almost every point of the city. If you travel as a lonely woman on these buses, you must show your passport to the officers. This is because women throughout Saudi Arabia are banned from driving, traveling and accommodating alone. But if you are a tourist and you prove it, you can travel all by yourself.

In Taif city transportation there are many options such as cable car, car, bus and taxi. Because Taif is a bit smaller than other cities in Saudi Arabia, thus local buses are preferred rather than car rental and taxi options. Domestic or foreign tourists willing to travel with intercity trains need to purchase special seats reserved for ladies and families.

Taif Airport, which has direct flights from many parts of the world, is one of the busiest airports in Saudi Arabia. Approximately 30 kilometers east of the city center, Taif Airport has domestic flights to almost every city in Saudi Arabia.

Bus

There are buses directly from the airport to Taif city center. You can easily get to the city center by buses which are cheaper than the taxi. You can purchase your bus tickets online or at the ticket sales points located inside the terminal. You can travel to any point in the city with a bus that you can take from any stop at the exit of the Taif Airport arrival terminal.

It takes approximately 1 hour to get to the city by bus. Local buses, which have stops in many places of Taif, are the most preferred means of transportation for visitors of the city. As is the case throughout Saudi Arabia, few bus seats can be reserved for ladies and families within Taif city.

Traveling as a lonely woman on a bus requires special permission, which can be very difficult for Saudi Arabian citizens. As a lonely woman and tourist, if you want to travel in these buses, you would be asked to prove that you are a tourist by showing your passport.

Taxi

Taking a taxi is the most expensive way of travelling from Taif Airport to the city center. You can take this distance of 29.5 kilometers in approximately 30-35 minutes by taxi. From the airport to the center of Taif, you pay a taxi fare of 160-190 Suudi Riyali (130-150 TL). Of course, the price we specify in TL may vary depending on the changes between the Saudi Riyal and the Turkish Lira. It is more profitable to rent a car or take a bus instead of taking a taxi just outside of the arrival terminal of Taif Airport.

Car Rental

In almost every region of Saudi Arabia, women are prohibited from driving. Therefore, only male tourists can benefit from car rental option. If you rent a navigation device with your car, you can easily go to Taif and other major cities around.

You can reach the city center by the car you will rent from Taif Airport in approximately 20-25 minutes. In Saudi Arabia, oil is quite cheap compared to Turkey. Hence, one of the best options for your transportation is renting a car. On average, the amount you would pay for the oil to go to the city center from Taif Airport is approximately 1-2 TL.