Search Flights from Borkum to Dresden

The closest airport people use to travel from Borkum, a city in Northern Germany, to other parts of the country or the rest of the world is in Bremen. Bremen Airport is the closest international airport that serves the city of Borkum. There are a variety of transportation alternatives to get from Borkum to Bremen Airport, including train, bus, and car.

Transportation to Bremen Airport from Borkum

To get to Bremen Airport from Borkum city center you have to first get off the island. You have to take the ferry from Borkum to Emden. From Emden you can transfer to a train to the airport, which takes about 4 hours. You can also rent a car or take the bus from Emden to Bremen Airport. However, trains are a much more economical and quick transportation alternative.

Train

To take the train to Bremen Airport from Borkum you have to first get to Emden by ferry. You can get on a train to the airport in Emden. The train ride takes about 4 hours to get to Bremen. Once you get to Bremen city center you can get to the airport terminal by metro or bus from the station. The fare for the train from Emden to Bremen is reasonably priced.

Bus

Once you get to Emden by ferry from Borkum you can transfer to a bus. However, the bus is a slower and more expensive transportation alternative when compared to the train. But buses are a more affordable option when compared to taking a taxi or renting a car.

Rental Car

There aren’t a lot of rental car options in Borkum and the surrounding areas. There are more rental car options in Bremen. Renting a car in Bremen is a convenient way to get around during your trip. This way you can easily drop your rental vehicle off in the city before your departure. Once you have rented a car head south to get to Bremen and the airport. Follow the signposts to the airport. Bremen Airport, one of Germany’s busiest airports, also has a large number of car rental offices.

Transfer Vehicles

Transfer vehicles are generally used in big cities and the surrounding areas. However, there are transfer vehicle services available as a transportation alternative to get to Bremen Airport from Borkum. One of the biggest advantages transfer vehicles have over other methods of transportation is that they have large passenger capacities and can to accommodate big groups. You have to make a reservation in advance for a transfer service. Your vehicle will be waiting for you from the ferry arrival location, in Emden. From there simply enjoy a convenient ride to Bremen Airport.

Taxi

A taxi from Borkum to Bremen Airport takes about 5 hours so it is one of the most expensive transportation alternatives you can use. If you still want to take a taxi to the airport then you can find a taxi near the pier in Emden. If you get the chance, try to negotiate with the taxi driver for a lower fare to the airport.

Limousine Rental

While limousine rentals are common in big cities like Bremen, it is not a preferred method of transportation in Borkum or Emden. If you want to get to the airport by limousine you can make a reservation online with a limousine rental service provider. Getting to the airport by limousine is a very convenient transportation alternative. Limousine rental services are equipped with a chauffer so you can sit back and enjoy the ride.

Airport Information

Bremen Airport is located in Bremen, Germany. It is one of the biggest airports in the country and in Europe. Bremen Airport not only serves the city of Bremen but also smaller cities in the area such as Borkum. Bremen Airport welcomes many passengers every year and operates international and domestic air travel out of one main terminal building. The airport features a variety of restaurants that serve fast food and examples of world cuisine, such as German, Italian, Chinese, and French cuisines. Bremen Airport also contains shopping and recreation areas for passengers to enjoy.

The duty free shops and kiosks at the airport feature a selection of souvenirs and delicious German chocolates. The airport also offers passengers free internet access, tasty sandwiches and beverages, TV units, and passenger lounges that welcome visitors with comfortable seating. Dining options at the airport include Mc Donald’s, Kamps Bakery, Cafe Jacobs, Asien Bankett, İstanbul Foods & Drinks and Punto Pasta. The airport also has its own visitor’s terrace.

Public Transportation in Dresden is quite advanced and modern. Many parts of the city are accessible by tram and bus. Dresden features a common ticketing system that is valid for all public transportation networks in the city. Public transport in the city is provided by the DVB company. There is a tourist information office located right next to Zwinger, which is located in the theater square Theaterplatz. You can get more detailed information about public transportation in the city on DVB’s website.

Dresden Airport is located approximately 9 km from the city center. There are a variety of transportation alternatives availale to get to the city center from Dresden Airport including car, tram, bus, train, and taxi. In addition to these alternatives there are also affordable shuttle services that provide door-to-door transportation operated by Dresden Airport.

The Dresden Card is a very handy card to have; it offers free trips on public transportation, free entry to various museums in the city, and discounts at several tourist attractions. The Dresden-City-Card is specially designed for tourists. The 1-day Dresden city card for a single adult is 10 euros, and 14 euros for a family (two adults and max 4 children up to the age of 14). A daily use ticket for Zone 1 costs 9 euros, 13 euros for Zone 2 and 19 euros for every other region. The Dresden Card provides free entry to 13 museums throughout the city. There are also group tickets available for a maximum of 5 people. A day ticket for every region costs 28 euros. You can get the most up-to-date information at dresden.de/tourismus or you can email inforesdeninformation.de.

Train

The train provides convenient and direct transportation to the city center from Dresden Airport, which is located 9 km away. The train runs every 37 minutes. The S2 line from Dresden Airport provides transportation to Grenzstraße in 2 minutes, Klotzsche in 5 minutes, Industriegelände in 9 minutes, Neustadt in 12 minutes, Mitte in 16 minutes, Freiberger Straße in 18 minutes and Dresden Hauptbahnhof (main station) in 20 minutes. The same train provides transportation to Strehlen in 28 minutes, Reick in 30 minutes, Dobritz in 33 minutes, Niedersedlitz in 35 minutes, Zschachwitz in 37 minutes, Heidenau in 39 minutes, Heidenau-Sud in 42 minutes, Heidenau Großsedlitz in 44 minutes, and Pirna in about 47 minutes.

There are trains that depart every 30-37 minutes from the ground floor of Dresden Airport. A single ticket for the train is 2.20 euros. You can buy public transportation tickets, which are valid on the S-Bahn, trams, and buses, at the automated ticket machines at the station.

Bus

Buses are the cheapest and most practical transportation alternative to get to the city center from Dresden Airport. Bus number 77 and bus number 80 depart directly from the airport. Bus number 77 operates between Dresden Airport and Infineon Factory. If you get off at the Infineon-Nord stop (which takes 7 minutes) and get on tram number 7, the Pennrich line, it will take you to Albertplatz and the city center. Bus number 80 operates between Dresden Airport and the ElbePark Shopping Center and continues on to Omsewitz. Another option is to take bus number 80 to the Grenzstrasse train station and transfer to the S2 train or tram line 7.

Tram

Trams are the most popular and most economical method of transportation from the airport to the city center. There are 12 tram lines in Dresden that cover a total length of 210 kilometers. There are 154 tram stops throughout the city. The tram line numbers are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13. Tram lines 2, 6, and 7 serve the southwest part of the city. Tram line 3 serves the northwest part of the city.

Tram lines 1, 9, and 13 serve the southeast part of the city. Tram line 6 starts in Niedersedlitz and continues on to Blasewitz, Albertplatz, Bahnhof Neustadt, Bahnhof Mitte, Löbtau and Wölfnitz. Tram line 7 starts in Pennrich and continues on to Gorbitz, Löbtau, Hauptbahnhof, Pirnaischer Platz, Albertplatz, Klotzsche and Weixdorf.

The first stop on tram line 8 is in Südvorstadt. Other stops along tram line 8 are Hauptbahnhof, Postplatz, Albertplatz and Hellerau. The first stop on tram line 9 is in Prohlis. Other stops along tram line 9 are Strehlen, Zoo, Hauptbahnhof, Postplatz, Mickten and Kaditz.

You can get more detailed information on the route and stops for tram lines 10, 11, and 12 on www.dvb.de. You can also save time by calling +49 351 857 10 11 for any additional information.

Bicycle

There are many bike paths throughout the city of Dresden. Since it is such a small city, transportation by bike is cheap. If you don’t have excess or heavy luggage you can rent a bicycle at the airport and enjoy a nice 30-35 minute ride to the city center.

Taxi

There are about 500 taxis operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in Dresden. Traveling by taxi is affordable. You can call 0351-211211 to order a taxi at any time of the day. Getting to the city center from Dresden Airport by taxi costs about 20 euros. You might be able to negotiate this down to 15 euros.

Popular taxi companies in the city include 8x8 Ihr Chaufferuservice (+490351 88888888), Fritzche Gmblt (+4903724131313), FunkTAXIDresden (+490351211211), Go Taxi (+4901801113322) and Reiseburo Urlaubsparadies und Kreisel Dresden (+4903512060100).

Rental Car

Renting a car from one of the many rental car companies at the airport is a convenient way to get to the city center. The 9 km drive from Dresden Airport to the city center takes about 10-15 minutes. Traffic in the city is considerably light, espeiclaly since the city is so small that most people travel on bike or by public transportation.

The most popular rental car companies at the airport are Avis (+4903518814600), Budget (+4903518814600/01), Enterprise (+4903518888660), Europcar (+4903518814590), Hertz (+4903518814580) and Sixt (+4901805252525).