Search Flights from Aachen to Mannheim

Visitors traveling to the city of Aachen generally use either Cologne Bonn International Airport or Düsseldorf International Airport. Both airports are located approximately 1 hour from the city. Both airports are accessible by train, taxi, airport shuttle services, and rental car.

Train

Germany has a very advanced train network that is widely used by both tourists and locals. You can get to Cologne Bonn International Airport or Düsseldorf International Airport from Aachen city center by train. The train from the city center to both airports takes about 1 hour.

Taxi

Although it is a bit costly, a convenient transportation alternative to get to either airport is by taxi. You can always find a taxi in the city center. It costs about 125 euros to get to Cologne Bonn International Airport or Düsseldorf International Airport from Aachen city center. Under normal traffic conditions it takes about an hour to get to either airport from the city center.

Shuttle Service

Cologne Bonn International Airport and Düsseldorf International Airport also serve small cities in the area so there is a well develop shuttle service network that runs along different routes. Private companies operate these shuttle services. You can visit either airport’s website for more detailed information on the shuttle routes and times. The hotel you are staying at can also help you arrange a shuttle service to the airport.

Rental Car

There are many rental car offices located in Aachen city center. After you leave the city center you can get to Cologne Bonn International Airport via the A4 motorway and Düsseldorf International Airport via the A44 motorway. Transportation to both airports takes about 1 hour under normal traffic conditions.

Airport Information

Cologne Bonn International Airport is located 15 km from Cologne, 16 km from Bonn, and 90 km from Aachen. There are 60 different airlines that operate at Cologne Bonn Airport, flying to nearly 40 countries around the world.

You can get to Cologne city center from the airport via taxi, shuttle service, city bus 161, or tram 7. You can also get to the airport from the city center using the same transportation alternatives.

Transportation alternatives in Bonn include taxis, shuttle services, and tram line 60. There are many cafes, restaurants, and bars at Cologne Bonn International Airport as well as a variety of stores and duty free shops. The airport offers passengers free Wi-Fi service throughout the airport and 2 passenger lounges for those who want to relax and enjoy a comfortable environment.

Düsseldorf International Airport is located 100 km from Aachen city center. You can get to Düsseldorf from the airport via taxi, bus 721, or train lines S7 or S11.

Düsseldorf International Airport features a selection of restaurants, cafes, and bars that appeal to different tastes. The airport also contains stores where you can go shopping for souvenirs, accessories, clothing, books, and jewelry. The airport also contains duty free shops where you can find quality goods at affordable prices.

The airport also has a terrace where you can watch planes take off and land, an outdoor cinema, and 5 different passenger lounges where passengers can relax and unwind in comfort. Düsseldorf International Airport also offers free Wi-Fi service to passengers throughout the entire airport.

Whichever transportation alternative you use to get to the city center from Mannheim Airport, it will take no longer than 10 minutes. There are a variety of ways to get to the city center from the airport including trains, which are very reasonably priced, buses, trams, taxis, and rental cars.

Train

There are regional suburban trains that provide direct transportation from Mannheim Airport to the city center. These trains leave the airport every 20 minutes and go directly to the main train station, which is located in an area very close to the city center. These regional trains are undoubtedly the fastest transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport.

Bus

Once you exit Mannheim Airport there are several bus stops that are easily accessible. Almost all of the city buses that depart from these stops at the airport pass through the city center since the airport is located in such close proximity to the city center. Taking the bus is a much more economical alternative compared to other methods of public transportation.

Tram

There are also tram stops located near the bus stops at the exit of the Mannheim Airport terminal building. Tram lines 5 and 6 provide direct transportation from the airport to the city center. It takes about 10 minutes to get to the city center from Mannheim Airport by tram.

Taxi

Taxis are a reasonable transportation alternative since the airport is located in such close proximity to the city center. Under normal traffic conditions you can get to the city center by taxi within 5 minutes. If you come across a taxi driver who doesn’t want to use the taximeter we would recommend trying to bargain for a more affordable fare.

Rental Car

Since Mannheim Airport is a regional airport, 80% of the rental car companies at the airport are local companies. Rental car rates at local companies are more affordable than the rates at well-known international rental car companies.

The fastest way to get to the city from the airport by car is to take one of the motorways (B38a, B37, A656), which will vary according to your destination in the city.