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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.

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).