About Saarbruecken
Saarbrücken is the capital and largest city of Saarland, with a population of 180,000. The city is located on the south-western part of Germany, next to the French border. Saarland is the smallest of the 16 German states. This small city, built near the Saar River, is known for its university, trade fairs and conference center. Prior to that, it was famous for its coal mines and industry. The city’s close proximity to France, only 5km away, has influenced many aspects of Saarbrücken, especially its cuisine. The city is a 1.5 hour bus ride from Luxembourg and a 1 hour and 45 minute train ride from Strasbourg.
The city has a history that dates back more than 1,000 years. Major historical sights in the city include the stone bridge over the Saar River, the Gothic church of St Arnual, the Ludwig Church, the 18th century Saarbrücken Castle, the Old Town, and St. Johanner Markt Square, which is home to many cafes and shops. St. Johanner Markt Square is also the main square that hosts farmer’s markets where you can purchase organic goods. Saarbrücken Airport is located 15 km from the city center. To travel between the airport and the city center you can take bus R10, which runs every 30 minutes. se buses operate between Saarbrücken Airport, Assweiler, and Blieskastel, providing transportation to the main train stations in these areas. There are other transportation alternatives that provide transportation between the airport and the city center, including taxis, rental cars, and shuttle services. Another airport that is in close proximity to the city is Zweibrücken Airport. Zweibrücken Airport is located 40 km from Saarbrücken Airport. Zweibrücken Airport is a small airport with light air traffic that only operates some charter flights. You can get to the city center from this airport via bus 199. Keep in mind that these buses only run twice a day.
Transportation to Saarbruecken City Center from Airport
Saarbrücken Airport
There are a variety of transportation alternatives available to get to the city from Saarbrücken Airport. The airport is located 15 km south-east of the city. The most practical and cheapest way to get to the city is by regional city buses. Since the distance between the airport and the city is so short, it takes a maximum of 25 minutes. If you prefer a faster and more convenient method of transportation then you can take a taxi, which provide service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Other transportation alternatives to get to the city from the airport include shuttle services and rental cars.
Bus
There are many different bus lines that provide transportation to the city center from Saarbrücken Airport. Bus line 16 provides transportation from the airport to the railway station that is close to the city center. Bus line 16 runs every 15 to 20 minutes Monday through Friday, taking you directly to the Quai 9 platform of the Gare Centrale main railway station. You can get to Saarbrücken city center within 25 minutes. Since it is a city bus you can purchase the ticket directly from the driver. The latest fare for a one-way ticket was 1.50 euros. Bus 27 also provides transportation between Saarbrücken Airport and Brebach.
If you don’t come across any city buses at the airport then you can use the regional bus R10 to get to the city center. Bus R10 provides direct transportation to the city center from Saarbrücken Airport. Stops along the R10 line’s route are as follows: Blieskostel, Assweiler, Saarbrücken Airport and Saarbrücken. The R10 regional bus runs once per hour and takes about 28 to 30 minutes to get to the city center. The fare for a one-way ticket on the R10 bus is 2.30 euros. You can purchase tickets from the SaarBahn automated ticket machines at the airport or onboard from the driver. There are many different ticket varieties available, including single daily tickets, daily group (5 adults) tickets, weekly tickets, monthly tickets, and yearly tickets.
Taxi
Taxis are a convenient way to get to the city center from the airport. Taxis are readily available at the terminal exit. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes to get to the city via taxi and costs about 35 euros. If you plan to take a taxi to the city center from the airport then we recommend using the most popular and reliable taxi companies. Taxi Zentrale (+49681155000) and Taxibetrieb Frank Reiser (+491728934720) are two such companies.
Rental Car
There are many well-known international rental car companies, such as Hertz, Europcar, Budget/Avis, and Sixt, at Saarbrücken Airport as well as local German companies. If you want to rent the most suitable vehicle for your budget simply make a reservation in advance and make sure to have an internationally valid driver’s license. After you pick up your vehicle at the airport take the L108 Brebach road to connect to the B406 motorway.
Another option is to use the A6 motorway, which connects Saarbrücken Airport with the city; that will take about 10 minutes. Take Fechingen, located at the airport exit, toward Münheim to connect to the A6 motorway.
