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Bremerhaven Airport, located near the city of Bremerhaven in Northern Germany, was the primary airport for air travel to the city. However the airport was recently closed to scheduled flights. The closest international airport is located in Bremen, about 65 km from Bremerhaven. Those who want to travel from Bremerhaven to other cities in Germany or around the world need to use Bremen Airport. There are a variety of transportation alternatives to get to Bremen Airport from Bremerhaven city center, including public transportation vehicles, taxis, or by rental car.

Transportation to Bremen Airport from Bremerhaven City Center

It takes about 1 hour to get to Bremen Airport from Bremerhaven city center but that can vary depending on the method of transportation you choose and the traffic conditions. One of the most practical and fastest transportation alternatives to get to Bremen Airport from Bremerhaven is by taxi. Taxis are a convenient option because they provide door-to-door service. Other transportation alternatives include private passenger services, rental cars, trains, car, transfer vehicles, and limousines. Each alternative is offered to meet the variety of needs that passengers might have.

Train

Taking the train to Bremen from Bremerhaven is very convenient. There are trains that provide transportation from the Bremerhaven Train Station to Bremen city center at almost every hour of the day. Once you get to the train station in the city center of Bremen you can transfer to the tram that goes directly to the airport terminal. Trams to the airport run every 10 minutes.

Bus

Buses are another transportation alternative that include transferring to another vehicle. Buses depart from Bremerhaven city center and provide transportation to Bremen city center, where you have to transfer to another vehicle to get to the airport. Under normal traffic conditions taking the bus from Bremerhaven to Bremen Airport, including the transfer, takes as long as it would if you traveled by train. However, when the traffic is bad the bus can take much longer. If you are in a hurry, the fastest transportation alternative would be to take the train to Bremen city center and transfer to the tram to the airport.

Taxi

Another transportation alternative to get to Bremen Airport from Bremerhaven is by taxi. Taxis aren’t the most affordable alternative but they do provide convenient, door-to-door service, which might make the extra cost worth it. The taxi fare to the airport from the city center is generally a fixed rate. But you can try to negotiate with the driver to get a lower fare. The likelihood of getting the price down is higher during the off-season. Another option would be to ride share with other passengers headed in the same direction. If you can find other people who are going to the airport you can split the fare and ride together.

Rental Car

Compared to other cities in Germany, Bremerhaven may be a bit inadequate when it comes to rental car services. Nevertheless, you can still find rental car offices in the city center that offer vehicles with a variety of features. You need to have a driver’s license that is valid internationally. Another way to rent a car would be to do so at Bremen Airport once you land. There are various rental car companies located at the airport. That way you can use the car during your trip and easily return your vehicle at the airport before your departure at the end of your trip.

Car

The drive from Bremerhaven to Bremen Airport takes about 40 to 50 minutes, depending on the traffic conditions. Once you leave Bremerhaven city center head towards Bremen and then follow the signposts for Bremen Airport. Once you get to the airport you can park your car in the parking lot, which offers short-term and long-term parking options.

Shuttle Services

Shuttle services are usually used as a method of transportation to and from Bremen city center and the immediate vicinity. However, if you want to schedule a shuttle service from Bremerhaven to Bremen Airport you can do so my making a reservation in advance. Shuttle services are ideal for those traveling to Bremerhaven or nearby on business and for those traveling in groups. Shuttle service providers offer advantageous prices for large groups.

Transfer Vehicles

Transfer vehicles are another transportation alternative to get to Bremen Airport from Bremerhaven. Transfer vehicles are luxurious and comfortable and provide a convenient method of transportation with direct, door-to-door service. Vehicles vary in capacity and features according to your needs. You have to make a reservation in advance if you want to use a transfer vehicle service. You can also ask the hotel you are staying at to assist you in arranging a transfer vehicle.

Limousine

Renting a limousine to get to Bremen Airport from Bremerhaven is an elite experience. Most limousine rental companies are located in Bremen or nearby but they also serve Bremerhaven. Limousines provide door-to-door service and will be waiting for you at your location in the city at your requested time. It takes about 40 to 50 minutes to get to Bremen Airport from Bremerhaven by limousine.

Airport Information

Bremen Airport is located 3.5 km from Bremen, one of Germany’s largest and most developed cities. Bremen Airport also serves surrounding cities such as Bremerhaven. The airport operates direct and connecting flights to many cities in Germany and Europe. The visitor’s terrace located at Terminal 3 offers passengers a unique experience. At the visitor’s terrace passengers get the chance to take a closer look at aircrafts on the runway and watch them take off and land.

There are a variety of things you can do at the airport while you are waiting for your flight or before you leave the airport, like visiting Bremen Hall, which hosts exhibitions and events during certain periods. Bremen Airport offers visitors a rich selection of eating and drinking venues, including restaurants that offer European, Far East, American, and Turkish cuisines. Places where you can get a bite to eat include Istanbul Foods & Drinks, Punto Pasta, Kamps Bakery, Asien Bankett, Camps Bakery and Mc Donald’s.

If you want to go shopping, you can find a wide variety of goods for sale at the airport like souvenirs, cosmetics, personal care items, clothing, and much more. Places where you can go shopping before your flight or after you land include Space Shop, Travel Value & Duty Free Shop, and Martinshof Airport Shop. You can also find ATMs at the airport to meet your monetary needs.

If you want to read the local newspaper or browse magazines then head to the bookstore in Terminal 1. The airport offers Wi-Fi throughout the terminal at a cost. There is also an internet café where passengers can connect to the internet.

Berlin Brandenburg Airport, which is planned to be put into service on October 31, 2020, has three terminals. The terminals 1 and 2 are centrally located between both runways, while the Terminal 5 is situated at the north end of the airport. T1 and T2 are directly adjacent to each other, and it is possible to walk to T5 from these two terminals.

From all terminals, you can easily reach every region of Berlin at any time by private car, bus, car-sharing, car rental or public transportation.

Regional and S-Bahn Trains

BER Airport is connected to the railway and highway network from many points. Airport Express and regional trains carry passengers to Berlin Central Station from the station at Terminal 1 four times per hour.

You can reach Berlin Hauptbahnhof from the airport by using the airport express and regional trains that depart four times per hour. This transportation lasts about 30 minutes. In addition, the train lines S9 and S45 S-Bahn provide transportation service to the city center from the airport every 20 minutes.

Regional Train Routes

FEX (every 30 minutes): BER T1-2, Ostkreuz-Gesundbrunnen- Hauptbahnhof

RE7 (every hour): BER T1-2 Wünsdorf-Waldstadt-Berlin city center- Bad Belzig-Dessau

RB14 (every hour): BER T1-2, Berlin city center-Nauen

RB22 (every hour): Königs Wusterhausen-BER T1-2, Potsdam-Golm

S-Bahn Train Routes

S9 (every 20 minutes): BER T1-2, BER T5-Berlin city center-Spandau

S45 (every 20 minutes): BER T1-2, BER T5-Südkreuz

Express Buses

The bus routes X7 and X71 provide transportation between Rudow Metro Station and both terminals. Traveling to Terminal 1 with these buses takes about 18 minutes. In addition, BER1 (Steglitz City Hall-BER T1/2) and BER2 (Potsdam Central Station-BER T1/2 & T5) express buses carry passengers from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to the city center several times a day.

Express Bus Routes

X7 (every 5 minutes): BER T1-2, BER T5-U Rudow

X71 (every 20 minutes): BER T1-2, BER T5-U Rudow-Johannisthaler Chaussee-U Alt-Mariendorf

BER1 (additional charge), Route: BER T1-Steglitz Town hall (Travel time is around 45-50 minutes, and you can buy your ticket from the driver on the bus.)

BER2 (additional charge), Route: BER T1-BER T5-Potsdam Central Station (15 times a day. Travel time is about 55 minutes, and you can buy your ticket from the driver on the bus.)

Bus Routes

163 (every 20 minutes), Route: BER T5-S Grünau-S Adlershof-S Schöneweid

164 (every 20 minutes), Route: BER T5-S Adlershof-S Köpenick

171 (every 20 minutes), Route: BER T5-U Rudow-U Grenzallee-S + U Neukölln-S Sonnenallee-U Hermannplatz

Transportation by Private Car

If you are traveling by a private car, you can easily get to the BER terminals via the highways A113 and B96a. The direct route to Terminals 1 and 2 passes through the highway A113 using the "Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg" exit.

To reach Terminal 5, continue along the highway A113 towards the Schönefeld-Süd junction or take the highway B96a that passes by the terminal.

There are five modern car parking lots and two ground-level parking spaces at Terminals 1 and 2. All parking lots are equipped with special stairs and elevators to enable a comfortable transportation for the disabled. You can find luggage trolleys in all parking spaces and on every floor of the parking lots. Monitors containing information about the current departures and arrivals are also provided in the parking lots. Video-controlled and private security parking spaces are also found in the parking lot P1.

In Terminal 5, you can find three-storey parking spaces and a modern parking lot. The parking lot is equipped with parking and color-coded guidance system, elevators and a luggage car station. 38 extra-large parking spaces are also provided (XXL).

Car Sharing and Rental

You can also benefit from car sharing and rental services for traveling from the terminal to the city center. Car2Go/Drive Now, Miles and Sixt companies offer service with their vehicles at the airport. The parking spaces of the vehicles are located in the parking lot P56 at Terminal 5. At Terminals 1 and 2, you can find the vehicles in the parking lot P4.

Taxi

Passengers arriving at Terminals 1 and 2 can use the north and south taxi rows in front of T1 at the E0 level. At Terminal 5, you can find taxi stands in front of the terminal area L.

You can contact an employee of the airport service provider APCOA for a taxi suitable for passengers and disabled people who need a private taxi or a car with a child seat or larger capacity.