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Zurich has a very well developed public transportation system within the city. This system also serves the airport, which is located 13 km from downtown Zurich. Using the tram or bus lines from anywhere in the city you can get to the main railway station, Zurich Hauptbahnhof. From this station you can easily take a train or tram to the airport. Zurich Airport is accessible by train, bus, tram, and taxi.

Train

Taking the train to the airport from the city center is very practical. Trains depart from the main railway station and get to the airport in about 12 minutes. Trains also run every 12 minutes.

Trains depart on time and are very reliable, unless there is a special circumstance that is causing a delay. The train provides transportation directly to the Airport Station, which is located on Level -2, next to the airport shopping center. Zurich’s main station experiences a lot of passenger traffic because trains operate not only within the city but to neighboring cities and countries like France and Germany as well.  

Other areas that regional trains travel to include the Glattbrugg Railway Station, Regensdorf Railway Station, Schlieren Railway Station, Waldburg, Wollishofen and Uetliberg. If you have time before your flight we recommend visiting the ShopVille mall, which is located beneath the main railway station.   

Bus

The city is famous for its public transportation network and the bus network throughout the city is especially advanced and comprehensive. Taking a bus to the airport is another convenient transportation alternative. You can take a bus from the main railway station, which is easily accessible from every part of the city. Buses provide direct transportation to the Airport Centre. Buses are on time and reliable under normal circumstances; in case of snow there can be delays.

Tram

The city’s tram network is also very advanced. The tram network extends to most parts of the city but the lines surround the city center. If there is a part of the city that is not accessible by tram you can transfer to a bus or train to get to your destination. Tram Line 10 provides transportation to the Airport Centre from the main railway station.

The following tram lines operate throughout Zurich: Line 2, which operates between Farbhof and Tiefenbrunnen Railway Station, 3, which operates between Albisrieden and Kluspla, Line 4, which operates between Werdhölzli and Tiefenbrunnen Railway Station, Line 5, which operates between Enge Railway Station and the zoo, Line 7, which operates between Wollishofen and Stettbach Railway Station, Line 9, which operates between Triemli and Hirzenbach, Line 10 which operates between Seebach and the Main Railway Station, Line 11, which operates between Oerlikon Railway Station and Rehalp, Line 13, which operates between Albisgütli and Frankental, and Line 14, which operates between Tremli and Seebach.

Taxi

Taxis are another convenient transportation alternative to get to the airport from the city center. However, taxis are more expensive when compared to public transportation options. Public transportation in Zurich is very comfortable and reliable, so you can enjoy the same comfort-level using public transportation for a fraction of the price.

Rental Car

If you don’t want to take public transportation consider renting a car, which can be more affordable than taking a taxi. You can rent a car from various rental car companies located throughout the city or book a vehicle in advance online. Renting a car to get to the airport is both fast and convenient.

Airport Information

Zurich Airport is located 13 km from the city center and is the primary international airport serving the city. It is also the largest airport in the entire country. In addition to offering convenient transportation alternatives to and from the airport, Zurich Airport also features services to meet passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs. Zurich Airport contains many shops, located both before security and after. The general area before security check features stores such as Migros, Herren Globus, and Inter Discount and places you can get a bite to eat or something to drink like Starbucks and McDonald’s.

Once passengers go through security they have access to a variety of services and venues. Passengers can go shopping for quality products at stores like Schweizer Heimatwerk, Porsche Design, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Greider, Omega, Swatch, Swarovski, Tommy Hilfiger, and Victorinox. The Duty Free shops offer passengers luxury products at reasonable prices. The airport also contains bookstores and gift shops where passengers can buy small items and knickknacks.  

There are a variety of restaurants located in the passenger zone, including Burger King, Center Bar, Chalet Suisse, Montreux Jazz Café, and Walter. Zurich Airport also offers passengers various services such as free internet for 2 hours, lounges, currency exchange services, emergency services, transit hotels and dayrooms, and even showers. 

Emden Airport, which is located in close proximity to the city of Emden, near the northeast coast of Germany, operates regional flights to Borkum, another city in the country. Passengers who want to travel to other cities in the country or around the world use Bremen Airport, which is one of the closest international airports to Emden. Bremen Airport is located 135 km from Emden city center.

Transportation to Emden City Center from Bremen Airport

There are a variety of transportation alternatives available to passengers who land at Bremen Airport and who plan on traveling to Emden. Passengers can take a bus from Bremen Airport to the central train station in Bremen. From there passengers can transfer to a train to Emden. Although trains are not the fastest transportation alternative they are quite affordable. Passengers that arrive to the airport late at night or early in the morning can take a taxi. Taxis are readily available in front of Bremen Airport 24 hours a day.

Bremen Airport also offers a myriad of options for those who want to rent a car. Once you land at Bremen Airport you can rent a car that meets your exact specifications and enjoy a pleasant drive to Emden. If you don’t want to travel by taxi, rental car, or train, then you can get information at the airport and make a reservation for private passenger services and transfer vehicles.

Taxi

Taxis are one of the most convenient alternatives to get to Emden from Bremen Airport because they provide direct transportation to the city center. Taxis provide door-to-door service and are immediately available at the airport. You can also make a reservation in advance to save even more time. This is particularly convenient if you need a larger vehicle to accommodate the number of passengers you are traveling with or if you have excess luggage.

A taxi from Bremen Airport to Emden takes between 1.5 hours and 2 hours, depending on the traffic conditions. Due to the distance between cities the taxi fare is quite high, ranging between 150 and 180 euros. If you prefer to travel by taxi from Bremen Airport to Emden, we recommend finding out what the latest average fare is ahead of time.

Bus

There is no bus service that provides transportation directly from Bremen Airport to Emden. However, there are buses that depart from in front of the airport at various times of the day that head to Bremen city center. The airport buses provide transportation to the central train station, from where you can transfer to a train to Emden. The train to Emden is a very affordable transportation alternative. Another option is to transfer buses at the city center. You can get on a bus from Bremen city center and enjoy a pleasant ride to Emden. However, the bus from Bremen city center to Emden takes longer than the train and other transportation alternatives. Buses are not a commonly preferred alternative, especially when compared to the train, since they take longer.

Train

It is very easy to get to the central train station in Bremen from the airport. Airport buses provide convenient transportation to the station. It takes 20 minutes to get to the station from Bremen Airport. From here you can transfer to a train to Emden. It takes about an hour and 40 minutes to get to Emden from Bremen city center by train. If you take into account the 20 minutes it takes to get to the train station from the airport, and add in some waiting time, it takes an average of 2.5 hours to get from Bremen Airport to Emden.

Rental Car

There are many international rental car companies located at Bremen Airport. You can easily rent a car at the airport once you land or make a reservation in advance online. Thanks to Germany’s wide roads, driving in the country is extremely convenient and enjoyable. To get to Emden head northwest once you exit Bremen Airport. It takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes to get to Emden by car.

Shuttle Services

Shuttle services from Bremen Airport are generally used to get to Bremen city center. However if you want to use shuttle services to get to Emden you can do so by making a reservation in advance.

Limousine Rental

There are many limousine rental companies at Bremen Airport and Bremen city center. However, limousine rentals are not the most common transportation alternative. Nevertheless, if you want to travel to Emden from Bremen Airport in a comfortable vehicle than renting a limousine is a viable option. If you are willing to pay more than you can enjoy this elite service that provides door-to-door transportation. If you choose this transportation alternative we recommend making a reservation in advance so that your vehicle, and chauffeur, will be waiting for you once you land.