Popular Airport | Bournemouth Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 1155 Km |
It is quite comfortable to reach the Linz Airport by bus or trams from the city. In many parts of the city you are likely to encounter taxi and car rental services. Therefore, if you are concerned about the urgency of your transportation, using these services will save you more time. Trams and buses, basic means of public transport in the city, are the most preferred means of transport to the airport.
In Linz, which has a central railway station from where Austria's main railway lines pass through, trains are very popular and affordable. Linz is directly connected to the cities of Vienna and Salzburg thanks to the train station. There are also daily connections to other major European countries' capitals.
Ticket prices that you pay for transport by train are rather low. The simplest example is to go from Linz to Hörsching by train; it costs only 2.30 Euros. Apart from that, there are direct train services from Vienna Airport to Linz.
There are buses that run between Linz Airport and Linz city center. Buses are not working on Sundays. Apart from that, your journey lasts about 20 minutes on average and the fare is only 2.70 Euros as of 2015. It is also very convenient to reach the airport from Linz city center by using the tram and transferring to bus.
The tram, which is operated by Linz Municipality, meets a great need for transportation in the city of Linz. This tram system, which has been in operation since 1880, is perhaps one of the oldest tram systems in the world. There are 4 basic lines in total and the routes are connected with city buses. You are likely to go every point of the city of Linz in a short time and for fair prices by trams and buses making one or two transfers.
The main stops of tram line 1, the first of the 4 major tram lines are Universitat, Rudalfstraße, Hauptplatz, Hauptbahnhof, Simonystraße and Auwiesen. Stops of the tram line 2 are Universitat, Rudalfstraße, Hauptplatz, Hauptbahnhof, Simonystraße, Edelsberg and SolarCity. Stops of the tram line 3 are Landgutstraße, Rudolfstraße, Hauptplatz, Hauptbahnhof and Poblerholz. The main stops of line 50, the last line are Pöstlingberg, Landgutstraße, Rudolfstraße and Hauptplatz.
It is possible to come across many taxis in Linz city center. Many of these taxis are actually affiliated to a company. Some of them provide personal transportation services. If you prefer a taxi service that works for a company, you will not be surprised by the fares. You can contact the following companies if you prefer to arrange a taxi to get to the airport from the center of Linz: Taxi 6969 (+437326969), Taxi 2244 (+437322244), Erwin Mayr KEG (+437323344) and Gelbes Funktaxi Linz (+437323344).
Most of the city transportation is provided with buses, trams and trains, so car rental companies are often not needed. However, we recommend that local and foreign tourists who prefer to rent a car make reservations in advance. By renting a car you might travel at a more affordable price with a planned travel.
Another known name for Linz International Airport is "Blue Danube". The airport is located in the Hörsching Municipality and about 14 kilometers southwest of Linz city center. Located outside Linz city, Blue Danube Airport is 14 kilometers from Linz, 20 kilometers from Wels, 40 kilometers from Steyr, 60 kilometers from Gmunden, 81 kilometers from Pussau, 85 kilometers from Cesky Krumlov and 114 kilometers from Budweis.
Heinemann Duty Free Shop, tourist information office, car parks, car rental companies, travel agencies (Fair Travel, Holiday Last Minute, Reisebörse Sab Tours, Tuana Air), free internet access, smoking area, eating and drinking areas (restaurants, cafes and bars), Allgemeine Sparkasse Bank (open between 09.00-12.00 and 14.00-16.30 working hours on weekdays) can be found at the airport. The name of the most famous restaurant at the airport is Sky Gourmet (1st floor). The passenger information desk at the airport is open between 5 am and 11 pm.
Passengers who land at Bournemouth Airport have 3 transportation alternatives to get to the city, which is about 12 km away. Buses are the only public transportation option available but they do provide service all day long. You can also get to the city via taxi or rental car, which are both convenient transportation alternatives.
PRC Streamline Taxis are the official airport taxi service operating at Bournemouth Airport. You can go to the PRC Streamline Taxi offices at the airport to arrange a taxi for up to 8 passengers. These taxis accept payment via credit card. You can also pay using the prepayment system, which calculates the fare according to the distance that will be traveled. This taxi company has a large fleet of vehicles and provides quick and professional service.
Buses are another convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. The Yellow Bus service B1 provides transportation from the airport to Bournemouth Square from 6 am to 7 pm, 7 days a week. The Yellow Bus service A1 also provides transportation from the airport to the city train station. If you plan on traveling to the airport via bus at the end of your trip purchasing a weekly or monthly ticket instead of a single ticket can be more advantageous. This bus service offers discounts on weekly and monthly tickets.
Renting a car at Bournemouth Airport is quite convenient. Rental car companies at the airport are located within walking distance of the terminal. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Europcar and Hertz. You can also book a vehicle online in advance. Each company offers a variety of vehicles to suit your needs and budget.