Search Flights from Muenster/Osnabrueck (Münster Osnabrück Intl.) to Birmingham (United States Of America)

Münster and Osnabrück are two cities that are located in close proximity to each other, with one in North Rhine-Westphalia and one in Lower-Saxony in north-west Germany. These two neighboring cities share an airport. Travelers who plan to visit these two cities use Münster Osnabrück International Airport. Münster is quite small, in terms of surface area, so it is easy to explore the city on foot. Nevertheless, public transport in the city is well developed.

You can purchase tickets for public transportation alternatives from sales offices or various markets. The most commonly used means of public transportation in the city are buses. There are also train lines that provide transportation services to many parts of the city. These line are also used for intercity transportation.

The central railway station in the city (Münster Hauptbahnhof) is the main junction of the train lines and is located in the city center, as is the case in many German cities. Bicycles are another common means of transportation in Münster. In Osnabrück, the area known as the city center is called Neumarkt and almost all the buses pass through this area.

Buses provide almost all of the urban transportation in Osnabrück. In addition to buses, just like in Münster, traveling by bicycle is a highly preferred alternative. Those who want to travel by bus can purchase tickets from the automated machines from the central terminal, which is located in Neumarkt. You can also get more information regarding the bus schedules and fares at this terminal.

The central railway station is located about 10 minutes from the city center. However, only intercity services are available from this station.

Transportation to the Airport from Münster

Münster is located about 25 km from the airport. Münster Osnabrück International Airport is accessible by public transportation, such as buses and trains. It takes an average of 20 to 30 minutes to get to the airport from the city center by public transportation. Almost all of these vehicles depart from the city center. In addition to public transport, the airport is also accessible by taxi or rental car.

Bus

One of the most affordable public transportation alternatives to get to the airport from Münster is by bus. The easiest way to access the airport buses is to go to the city center. Bus line D50 Directbus provides transportation from the Münster Central Railway Station to the airport in approximately twenty minutes. Bus line S50 Schnellbus provides transportation to the airport from the central railway station. After the airport this bus continues in the direction of Ibbenbüren. If you are traveling to the airport from Ibbenbüren then you can use this bus and get to the airport in a short amount of time. The interregional bus R51 departs from the central railway station, passes through the Sprakel and Greven regions, and gets to the airport in about 50 minutes. This line takes longer to get to the airport because it stops in other regions.

Train

The train lines in Germany, known as S-Bahn and operated by Deutsche Bahn (German Railways), are another transportation alternative in the city that have a very important role in urban transport. In Münster there is no direct train service from the city to the airport. However, the airport is accessible from train stations located in close proximity to the terminal via short connection lines. In addition, there are three main train lines that provide transport services throughout Münster.

The first line, known as the red line, provides transportation between the Hafen (Halle Münsterland), Hauptbahnhof (central railway station), Servatiiplatz, Lambertikirche (Prinzipalmarkt), and Grevener Straße stations.

The second line, known as the yellow line, provides transportation between the Warendorfer Straße, Servatiiplatz, Lambertikirche (Prinzipalmarkt), and Schützenhof (Hammer Straße) stations.

The third line, known as the blue line, provides transportation between the Wolbecker Straße, Servatiiplatz, Lambertikirche (Prinzipalmarkt), Neubrückenstraße, Stadttheater, Stadthalle, and Nordplatz stations. Trains begin operating at 6 am until 12 am. Depending on the time of day the trains will run every 6 to 12 minutes.

Taxi

One of the most convenient and most reliable transportation alternatives to get to the airport from the city center is by taxi. There many taxi stands located throughout the city.

Rental Car

Another convenient way to get to the airport is by rental car. There are many Rent a Car offices located throughout the city. A more practical way to rent a car is to make a reservation online. If you have time before your flight, you can also rent a bicycle from one of the many companies to explore many parts of the city by bike.

Transportation to the Airport from Osnabrück

Osnabrück is located about 35 km from the airport. Therefore, transportation between the city and the airport is a bit more expensive and takes longer when compared to Münster. Nevertheless, Münster Osnabrück International Airport is accessible by bus, taxi, or rental car.

Bus

In order to travel to the airport you have to first go to the city center. Shuttle bus x150 departs from the “Bussteig 3” bus stop in the city center, providing transportation between the Osnabrück central railway station and the airport. The fare for this bus is a bit more expensive compared to bus fares for urban transport. Bus x150 runs frequently throughout the day and is an on-time and reliable service.

You can find the daily schedule for this line on the internet. Line x150 continues to run after midnight. In addition to day buses run by Stadtwerke Osnabrück, there are night buses (Nachtbus) that run after midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.

There are 24 buses that operate in the city and 10 different buses that provide intercity transportation. The vast majority of these lines provide access to the city center.

Taxi

One of the most convenient transportation alternatives to get to the airport from the city center is by taxi. You can easily find a taxi from the taxi stops in the city.

Rental Car

Another way to get to the airport is by rental car. There are various rental car offices located in the city. You can also arrange your rental vehicle in advance by making a reservation online.

If you’re not in a hurry we would recommend using a bike as a transportation alternative. You can rent a bicycle from many offices throughout the city.

Airport Information

Münster Osnabrück International Airport is located near the town of Greven. The airport is used to provide transportation to the cities of Münster and Osnabrück, and smaller towns nearby. The airport is well-maintained, clean, and has a beautiful view and good service quality. Münster Osnabrück International Airport is a rather small airport, serving passengers out of one terminal building.

The building is divided into two; Terminal 1 for arrivals and Terminal 2 for departures. The ground floor contains check-in counters and travel agencies. The second floor contains waiting areas, a terrace, and various services. These include restaurants offering a rich selection of food and beverage options from different cuisines, stylishly decorated boutique cafes, and duty-free shops where you can find a variety of luxury goods.

Birmingham International Airport, about 5 miles from Birmingham, is also one of the busiest and most developed airports in Alabama. Shuttles and limousines are among the most frequently used vehicles to get to the center of Birmingham city from the airport also known as Birmingham Shuttlesworth Airport. As an alternative to these vehicles that serve on a door-to-door basis, you have the chance to get to the center in a short time by taking a taxi or renting a car.

Shuttle and Limousine

Shuttles and limousines taking passengers from Birmingham Airport to the place they desire are working only with reservation system. If you wish to make use of these vehicles, you can contact Birmingham Door to Door at (205) 591-5550 before arriving in the city, or call (205) 702-4566 for eShuttle or (205) 980-1083 for Meteors Shuttle.

If you want to rent a limousine, you can contact Prestige Limo and Sedan Service by contacting the call center at (205) 333-9879 before you arrive Birmingham Airport.

Taxi

Waiting outside the baggage delivery area at Birmingham Shuttlesworth Airport, taxis are one of the easiest and most practical ways to get to the city center from the airport. Each of the different taxi companies such as American Cab, Yellow Cab, Birmingham Cab Company and Hill Cab Company quickly brings you to the door of your hotel in the city center or other places you want to go. You may have an idea about average fare by talking to drivers before taking a taxi.

Car Rental

It is also very easy to get to the center from the airport by renting a car in Birmingham. In order to do this, you can go to the desks of the rental offices located in the terminal after your plane lands or you can reserve your car on the internet to get your business guaranteed.

You can call 1-800-327-9633 to rent a car from the Alamo that has an office at the airport. You can contact Budget at 1-800-527-0700, Avis at 1-800-230-4898. As an alternative to all these car rental companies in Birmingham Airport, offices of companies such as Dollar, Hertz, Payless, National, Enterprise and Thrifty are also waiting for those who want to travel with a rental car in Birmingham.

Private Vehicle

If you are traveling by private vehicle from the airport to Birmingham's center, you can be in the center of the city shortly following the city center signs. There are also waiting areas in the airport parking lot for the passengers who prefer their own vehicle for city transportation.