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Rostock-Laage Airport is located 28 km from the city of Rostock. The airport is easily accessible by S-Bahn trains, bus, taxi, or rental car. It takes a maximum of 35 to 40 minutes to get to the airport from the city center.

Train

There are regional suburban trains that provide direct transportation from the central railway station that is located in the city center to Rostock-Laage Airport. Getting to the airport via these trains is both cheap and practical, since they provide direct transportation. It takes about 25 to 30 minutes to get to the airport from the city center by train.

Bus

Another practical method of transportation to get to Rostock-Laage Airport from the city center is by bus. Bus line 127 provides direct transportation to Rostock-Laage Airport from the city center, departing from the Rostock 20B am Haupthahnhof stop at the main bus station. This bus departs from stop 20B and passes by the Deutsche Med-Platz, Am Rosengarten, and Rostock Stemter/IHK stops before arriving at Rostock-Laage Airport. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the airport from the city center via bus line 127. As of 2016, the bus fare was 9.80 euros. For more detailed information or to make a reservation online please visit rebus.de.

Taxi

Taxis are the fastest method of transportation to get to the airport from the city center. It costs about 40 euros to get to Rostock-Laage Airport from the city center. Some of the Rostock taxis do not accept credit card payments. Therefore, if you are planning to pay using a credit card we suggest asking the driver whether or not they accept that form of payment before you get in the vehicle. It takes an average of 35 minutes to get to Rostock-Laage Airport from the city center by taxi.

Rental Car

If you are planning a long stay in Rostock or just want to rent a car to go to the airport, choosing an international rental car company in the city will make your job easier because then you can return your vehicle to that same company’s office at the airport before your departure. International rental car companies that are located in the city center and at the airport include Sixt, Avis, and Hertz.

The drive to the airport from the city center is easy and straight forward, just follow the signposts. The fastest way to get to the airport is via the A19 (E55) motorway. To get to Rostock-Laage Airport take the A19 (E55 motorway) to the Laage B103 exit and make a left to continue on the L13.

Airport Information

Rostock-Laage Airport is an international airport located 28 km from the center of Rostock. The airport offers passengers a variety of services to meet their pre-flight and post-flight needs.

Passengers who want to go shopping before or after their flight can buy a variety of goods like alcoholic beverages, chocolates, and perfumes from the duty-free shop or buy souvenirs at the gift shop. You can also relax in the lounges or spend time at the Bistro-Airport Shop, RUNWAY terrace café/bar or get a bite to eat or something to drink at one of the other restaurants, cafes, and bars at the airport. The airport also features travel agencies, rental car offices, ATMs, currency exchange services, free internet access, and information counters.

The airport is open from 8 am to 8 pm Monday through Friday and from 10 am to 6 pm on weekends and holidays.

The closest international airport to Borkum, a city in Northern Germany, is in Bremen. It takes between 3-5 hours to get to Borkum from Bremen Airport depending on the method of transportation you use.

Transportation to Borkum City Center from Bremen Airport

There are a variety of transportation alternatives you can use to get from Bremen Airport to the ferry pier Emden. You can get to Emden by train, bus, or rental car. From Emden you have to take the ferry to Borkum. After arriving in Borkum you can easily get to your destination in the city by bus or taxi.

Train

Bremen Airport is not directly served by train. To get to the train station you have to take a bus or the metro. Once you get to the Bremen Train Station you can take a train to Emden. The train from Bremen to Emden can vary between 5 and 7 hours, depending on the route the train takes. Once you get to Emden you have to transfer to the ferry. The ferry from Emden to Borkum Pier takes about 1 hour. Once you get to Borkum Pier you can easily get to your destination in the city by taxi or bus. If your destination in the city isn’t too far from the pier you could consider walking. Trains are among the most preferred transportation alternative because the train network throughout Germany is fast and affordable. You can easily purchase tickets from the station.

Bus

Another transportation alternative is to take a bus from Bremen to Emden and then transfer to the ferry to Borkum. However, the bus from Bremen to Emden usually takes longer than the train. Therefore bus travel is not a preferred method of transportation along this route.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another transportation alternative to get to Borkum from Bremen Airport. If you are somewhat familiar with driving in Germany or have a GPS device to help navigate your way, then you can drive from Bremen Airport to Borkum without any difficultly. From Bremen head north for about 4-5 hours and then you’ll get to Emden. In Emden you have to take the ferry to Borkum.

Transfer Vehicles

Transfer vehicles are generally used as a transportation alternative between the airport and Bremen city center. However, transfer vehicles are another option to get to Emden, which is the departure point for ferries going to Borkum. You can get more information about transfer vehicles and make a reservation for transfer vehicle services at the information counters located at Bremen Airport. Transfer vehicles are a costly transportation alternative because the distance between the cities is significant. You can also consider taking a transfer vehicle to the train station and continuing on to Emden by train, this would be much more economical.

Taxi

Taxis are readily available in front of Bremen Airport. Again, because of the distance between the cities, taxis are an expensive transportation alternative. You might want to consider taking a taxi to the Bremen Train Station and then transfer to a train to Emden. That would be more economical. You can also try to negotiate with the taxi driver before hand for a cheaper fare to Emden, from where you can easily transfer to the ferry to Borkum.

Limousine Rental

Limousine rentals are a popular choice for those traveling from the airport to Bremen and for travel within the city. Since Borkum is hours away from Bremen, the cost of renting a limousine is quite high. Nevertheless, if you don’t want to compromise on your comfort and convenience you can find limousine rental desks at the airport. You can rent a chauffeured limousine within minutes and be on your way. If you make a reservation online in advance you could get a more advantageous price.