Search Flights from Leipzig/Halle to Nantes

Located in the Saxony state of Germany, Leipzig is the state’s largest city and a fairly advanced industrial city. Halle is another city located in Saxony that is much smaller than Leipzig. These two cities share a common airport. Those who want to travel to Leipzig or Halle fly into Leipzig/Halle Airport.

Exploring the city of Leipzig by bike has become a very popular and frequently used alternative to public transportation. The city is filled with rivers and canals and designated bike paths in many areas. There are many other public transportation alternatives in the city. The tram network provides access to most parts of Leipzig.

In addition, there are train and bus routes that provide transportation to almost every part of the city. The LVB (Leipzig Transport Company) runs the public transportation network in the city. You can buy tickets for public transportation vehicles from the company’s private offices. With one ticket you can travel within the city, including zone 110, for one hour and transfer between vehicles as much as you want.

You can also purchase tickets from ticket machines located in many stations, and coin-operated ticket machines located in the trams, news stands, convenience stores, or stationary stores. You can also purchase a Leipzig Card at an LVB office or the Tourist Information in Leipzig.

If you plan to use public transportation frequently in the city then these cards will be more affordable. The Leipzig Card even offers special discounts on guided tours of the city and discounts on admission to museums and cultural events. There are a variety of card types that you can purchase, ranging from 1-day tickets to 3-day tickets, and 3-day group tickets. If you don’t want to use public transportation in the city then you can take a taxi or rent a car to get around Leipzig.

The most preferred public transportation system in Halle is the tram. The Halle (Saale) Hauptbahnhof is the main railway station located in the city center. This station operates both inter-city trains and regional trains.

You can purchase a ticket to use on the public transportation system in Halle from the red ticket machines located in most stations. There are different ticket types available; you can purchase a single-use ticket, a ticket that is valid for 4 1-hour trips, or a one-week unlimited use ticket.

Transportation to the airport from Leipzig

There are many transportation alternatives to get to Leipzig/Halle Airport from downtown Leipzig. The airport is accessible by airport shuttles, public transportation options such as trains or buses, taxis, and rental cars.

Shuttle

There are special shuttle services organized by Leipzig/Halle Airport. These shuttles pick you up from your location and provide convenient transportation directly to the airport. Getting to the airport using this service is incredibly reliable. These shuttle vehicles have the capacity to accommodate a maximum of 8 passengers. If you want to get to and from the airport using this service then you have to make a reservation at least one week before your flight.

Train (S-Bahn)

Taking the train to the airport is a practical and cost-effective transportation alternative. Trains depart from the main train station, Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, and provide transportation to the train station located in close proximity to the airport. There are two different train lines that run from the city to the airport.  

The Intercity (IC) line departs from the main train station every 20 minutes or 30 minutes depending on the hour, and provides transportation to the airport. The inter-city train lines S5 and S5x run every 30 minutes and pass through the Leipzig Messe Train Station. These trains get to the airport from the city in 18 minutes. The S5 or S5x trains are more affordable than the IC trains.

The S-Bahn train runs north to south in Leipzig, passing through the city center and stopping at the main train station, Bayerischer Train Station, and underground stations in Markt and Wilhelm-Leuschner Platz.

These trains also provide transportation to other parts of the city such as Connewitz, Stötteritz, Thekla and Miltitzer Allee.   

Bus

Buses are another transportation alternative to get to the airport from the city center. Buses depart from the city center every 30 minutes and take approximately 30 minutes to get to the airport. In addition to buses to the airport there over 30 bus lines that operate throughout the city. Keep in mind that bus fares to the airport are more expensive when compared to the train.  

Most buses operate from 5:30 am to midnight. The night bus, Nachtbus, begins operating after midnight. There are 10 night buses that operate throughout the city; these buses are appropriately named, from N1 to N10.

These buses provide transportation between the city center and remote areas of the city. The majority of these buses overlap with certain sections of the main tram network.

Tram

Unfortunately there is no direct access to the airport by tram. However, the tram is frequently used for urban transportation. The tram provides access to many central parts of the city. There are many trams that operate throughout the day, running every 30 minutes and even more frequently during peak hours. After midnight the tram runs every hour.

The tram fare is cheaper when compared to trains. After 8 pm passengers must enter the vehicle through the front door and show the driver their ticket. There are a total of 13 tram lines that operate throughout the city. The tram network is shaped like a star with a circle in the middle. The tram network runs from the outskirts of the city into the city center.

Rental Car

You can rent a car from Rent a Car offices located throughout the city or by making a reservation online in advance. However, keep in mind that there is heavy traffic in the city and access to parts of the city by car is limited. Therefore we wouldn’t recommend renting a car, especially if you are staying in a central location in the city, since accessing the airport from central areas using public transportation is very easy.

Taxi

Taxis are a very convenient transportation alternative to get to the airport. There are many taxi stands located throughout the city. You can also hail a cab from the street very easily. However taxi fares are quite expensive and a taxi to the airport takes about as long as the train does.  

Transportation to the airport from Halle

The most preferred transportation alternative to get to the airport from downtown Halle is by train. Alternatively, you can also evaluate special shuttle services arranged by the airport. The airport is also accessible by taxi or rental car.

Shuttle

Just like in Leipzig, there are special shuttle services organized by the airport that provide door-to-door transportation. These vehicles operate according to flight departure times, so they offer reliable transportation to the airport. These vehicles have a maximum passenger capacity of 8 people. To use this service you need to make a reservation at least one week before your flight.

Train (S-Bahn)

Trains are another convenient transportation alternative to get to the airport from Halle. Trains depart from the main train station in the city and provide easy transportation directly to the airport train station. Trains run about every 30 minutes and get to the airport in approximately 11 minutes. The train is referred to as the S-Bahn, not only Halle but in all of Germany. The S7 line provides transportation from the city to the following stations: Halle-Nietleben, Halle-Neustadt, Halle Zscherbener Straße, Halle Südstadt, Halle-Silberhöhe, Halle Rosengarten, and Halle (Saale) Hauptbahnhof.

Bus

Buses also have an important role in urban transportation in the city. In fact there are inter-city buses you can take to travel to neighboring cities, especially from Halle to Leipzig.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another transportation alternative to get to the airport. There are Rent a Car offices located throughout the city. You can also reserve a vehicle online in advance.

Taxi

Taxis are the most practical and convenient transportation alternative to get to the airport from the city center. You can easily get a cab from one of the many cab stands located throughout the city.  

Airport Information

Leipzig/Halle Airport is located in the Schkeuditz town in the German state of Saxony. The airport serves domestic and international air travel out of one passenger terminal. Leipzig/Halle Airport not only serves the cities of Leipzig and Halle but neighboring cities as well.

Leipzig/Halle Airport is the 13^th largest airport in Germany. The airport offers passengers a variety of services to meet their pre-flight and post-flight needs. There are a variety of eating and drinking venues located in Terminal B and the Central Terminal.

Venues where you can get a bite to eat or something to drink include Bistro “Ju 52”, Marché Cliccadou Bar, Marché Express Bar, Marché Restaurant, Panini Backhop and Wiener Bakery. Stores where you can go shopping include Christel D. shoes & fashion, Eckert Presse & Buch and Airport market Ringeltaube.

The airport contains a Duty Free shop where you can find quality products at affordable prices.

The airport also features a flight simulator in the arrivals hall for adventure lovers, a viewing platform where passengers can overlook the runways and taxiways, and offers passengers the opportunity to take a tour of the airport. 

Located at the junction of the Loire River and the Erde River, Nantes is a modern city with Pays de la Loire and Atlantique centers in the west of France. Nantes, also known as "Western France Metropolis", is also of great importance for tourism and has a population of approximately 300,000 people.

France's sixth largest city is the capital of the Pays de La Loire region. Because of the small size of the city of Nantes, urban transportation is very easy. You can benefit from the trams, buses, bicycles, taxis and rental cars that provide transportation within the city. You can take the train or bus from Nantes to get to the settlements outside the city.

Public transportation is quite practical to directly get to almost every point of Nantes, which has a high-level transportation network that is extremely modern. The name of the company that runs the public transport in Nantes is TAN. You need to use the "Loire-Atlantique" public transport system if you want to go to the famous beaches (Pornic, La Baule and La Crosic) which are important tourist attractions of Nantes or get out of the city.

The ticket price you need to pay is only 2 Euros in this system, which is abbreviated as LILA. You can also get detailed online information at Sedeplacer.loire-atlantique.fr. Nantes Train Station, one of the most important buildings of Nantes, is quite large and has many facilities such as restaurant, cafeteria and information bureau. There are trains from Paris to Nantes and it only takes 2 hours. If you buy your Paris-Nantes train ticket 3 months in advance, it is possible to pay a fee of 22 Euros instead of 60 Euros. There are underground and overground parking spaces at the train station with Nord (north) and sud (south) sides. The bus number 12 provides transportation between this train station and the city center. You can take a pleasant city tour with the buses and miniature trains called as Petit ("small" in French) or hop on hop off. If you have come to Nantes by train, you can walk to the city center. You can reach the city center in a very short time by bus, tram, taxi or your own car because Nantes Atlantique Airport is only 8 kilometers from the city center. If you don’t have a heavy luggage or suitcase, you can walk or bike to the city center.

Bus

There are about 60 different bus routes serving within the city of Nantes. The buses run at frequent intervals from early to late hours. There are also night bus lines in the touristic and central areas.

There is a single and common ticket system for public transport in Nantes, where tram and bus lines are linked. There are 51 regular bus lines, 3 tramway lines and 4 chronobus lines belonging to TAN which operates the buses in Nantes. At the same time, you can contact AlloTan at 02 40 444 444 7 days and 24 hours. Besides, there are the buses called as Navette to reach from Nantes Airport to the city center and train station. It is possible to reach the city center in just 20-25 minutes by these buses called the Navette bus which departs every 20 minutes. The most up-to-date ticket price is 8 Euros.

The Navette bus departs from the Hall 1 in front of Nantes Airport every 30 minutes between 05:30 and 23:15 from Monday to Friday and between 13:15 and 19:15 on Sundays. The TAN buses C3 and 24 connect Nantes Airport with the city center.

Tramway

The Nantes tramway line, which has one of the most established tram lines of France and even all of Europe, first entered service in 1879. There are a total of three long tram lines as Line 1, Line 2 and Line 3 surrounding the city. It is possible to easily reach every point of the city since the tram lines are connected with most of the bus lines. Tram line 1 passes through Nantes train station and goes straight to the city center. The Nantes-Chateaubriand tramway line departs from Nantes Airport.

You can buy your tram tickets from stations or from automatic ticket machines. Tickets are valid for all tram and bus lines. Tickets are charged over the hours rather than the number of boarding passes. The most recent ticket price is 1.60 Euros for one-hour journey. You just need to pay 5 Euros for 24-hour tickets. Apart from that, you can also buy the tickets for public transport use for 10 boarding passes by paying 14.50 Euros.

If you want your ticket to be valid for 4 different people, you have to pay 8 Euros for 24 hours use. If you are under 26, your monthly ticket price will be 32.90 Euros.

Bicycle

Bicycles are the cheapest and easiest option to get from one place to another because the city is generally flat and the roads are wide. Nantes is a small city and bike transport is the first choice preferred by both locals and tourists. Renting a bike to provide transportation within the city of Nantes is economical, healthy and enjoyable. Bicycles, which are preferred by locals and many tourists visiting Nantes, are quite common and popular throughout the city. Because the distance between the airport and the city center is very short, if you do not have large suitcases, it is possible to provide your transportation by bicycle.

Taxi

It costs about 35-50 Euros to reach the city center from Nantes Airport, which is 8 kilometers away from the city center. The taxi ride takes about 10-15 minutes. When you walk across the road at exit of the airport terminal, you will find taxi ranks and car rental companies.

Rent a car

If you are not going to travel other cities of France except Nantes, renting a car is not very economical for you. Because the city is already small and has a developed public transportation system, you can go to wherever you want more practically without losing time in the traffic. If you want to rent a car, you can contact with a few car rental companies near the taxi stops at the airport terminal exit.