Search Flights from Chisinau to Karlsruhe (Karlsruhe Baden Baden)

Chisinau, the capital of Moldova, is a large industrial city located along the river Bâc. Chisinau International Airport opens its doors to passengers who want to visit Chisinau, Moldova's most developed and populated city. Chisinau is divided into two main regions, the old part of the city and the new part of the city, which is considered the city center. Stefan cel Mare Street and Stefan cel Mare Park make up the city center. The Chisinau railway station is located in the city center and is the only train station in the city. Despite the presence of railways, urban rail transportation is not provided in the city. Buses are not a very popular method of transportation within the city either.

Trolleybuses and minibuses called "rutiera" are very important methods of public transportation in the city. You need to buy tickets to travel on public transportation vehicles in the city. Once on board you must show your ticket to the ticket collector. You can purchase a single-use ticket or monthly tickets. Monthly tickets are a better option for those who are planning on a longer stay in the city.

Traveling by taxi or rental car are other convenient alternatives in addition to public transportation. You can get to the airport from the city center via private airport shuttles or minibuses. These vehicles depart from the city center, which is accessible via public transportation vehicles from almost any part of the city.

The airport is also accessible via taxi or rental car. Both alternatives provide direct and quick transportation from the city center to the airport.

Shuttle

Chisinau International Airport's own private shuttle provides transportation from the city center to the airport. The route starts at Dimitrie Cantemir Square, and continues to Ştefan cel Mare şi Sfînt Street, C. Negruzzi Street, Yuri Gagarin Street, Decebal Street, Dacia Street, and then ends at the airport.

Minibus (Rutieră)

Minibuses are the most convenient option to get to the airport from the city center. Minibuses cost the same as the airport shuttle services do, however they run more frequently than the shuttle does. Minibuses that provide transportation to the airport run every 10 minutes. Minibus line 165 passes by Ismail Street, Dimitrie Cantemir Street, Yuri Gagarin Ave., Decebal Street, Trandafirilor, and Dacia Ave before arriving at the airport.

Ticket prices are quite affordable but if you have a large suitcase you might have to pay an extra fee. Usually there is an assistant sitting next to the driver. If there is an assistant in the vehicle, and the vehicle does not have an automatic door system, the minibus doors are opened by that assistant.

There aren’t that many designated minibus stops but drivers will usually stop wherever you want to get off. However, according to new legislation issued recently, the driver is technically only allowed to let you off at designated minibus stops. Some minibus lines can travel on more than one route within the city. So it would be beneficial to follow the route display screen on board to understand where the vehicle is going. To hail a minibus in the street, simply raise your hand.

Trolleybus

The airport is not directly served by trolleybus from the city center. However, you can access minibus and airport shuttles that travel to the airport by trolleybus. One of the most important means of public transport in Chisinau is by trolleybus.

There are twenty-two trolleybus lines that operate in the city. These lines include, line 1 the str. Bariera Sculeni – str. Sarmizegetusa route, line 4 the Gradina Botanica – str. Zelinski route, line 5 the parcul "La izvor" route, line 17 the Schinossa 1 route, line 20 the str. Dokuceaev route, and line 28 the or. Durlești – bd. Gagarin route, all of which connect with the Chisinau railway station.

Bus

In Chisinau, traveling bus isn’t very common within the city. However, buses are a popular alternative for transportation between cities and to other countries. So if you want to travel to nearby areas from Chisinau, then traveling by bus is a convenient option. There are 3 bus terminals in Chisinau, the Central Station, Gara de Nord and Gara de Sud.

Train

Just as with buses, trains provide transit services between cities or between countries. Located in the city center, the Chisinau Central Railway Station provides public transportation services to Romania, Russia, Ukraine and other CIS countries.

Taxi

There are about forty taxi companies operating in the city. These companies provide transportation both within the city and outside of the city. You can easily hail a cab in the street or arrange one over the phone. When you contact the taxi company by phone often there is someone who speaks English. Taxi rates are much more expensive when compared to public transportation alternatives.

Rental Car

Another transportation alternative to get to the airport is by rental car. There are various rental car offices located in the city that you can choose from. Renting a car is a fast and convenient way to get to the airport. You can also reserve a vehicle in advance online.

Airport Information

Located 13 km southeast of the city center, Chisinau International Airport is Moldova's main international airport. The airport has a private area for VIP guests. This area features private car parking, free Wi-Fi access, and special service personnel that will take care of your flight operations.

Passengers who want to go shopping can enjoy a wide range of tax-free products at the Duty Free stores located at the airport.

The airport also offers passengers private conference rooms, children’s play areas, baby care rooms, medical aid units, and special areas throughout the terminal that offer free Wi-Fi.

Karlsruhe, which is part of the German state of Baden-Württemberg, is located in southwest Germany, near the border with France. Karlsruhe is one of the most important cities in terms of the country’s legal framework. It is also one of the most developed cities in the world in education, industry, and technology. A tributary river, about 6 km long, flows through the city before connecting with the Rhine River; this makes Karlsruhe a port city.

The city is situated in close proximity to other metropolitan areas and is centrally located in the country in terms of transportation. Therefore, Karlsruhe is easily accessible from different parts of Germany. Access to Karlsruhe, which is linked to motorways and high-speed train lines, is also very easy from the surrounding cities. Public transportation in the city is operated by Karlsruhe Verkehrsverbund.

This company operates all the public transportation in the city, such as trains, trams, and buses. Tickets are valid on all forms of public transportation. All vehicles that are used for public transport are very modern. The public transportation network in the city provides punctual service without any delays. There are multiple options available when it comes to purchasing tickets for public transport. You can buy tickets from vending machines, at the main station, or various sales outlets throughout the city. You can also buy tickets from the driver when on board.

There are different types of tickets available for public transportation in the city. For example, for a day trip that is going to be used by one person the best option is to purchase the Citykarte solo, which is 5.60 euros and valid for 24 hours. The City plus ticket is ideal for those traveling in a group. There are also different types of ticket at varying prices for those who want to travel to other areas like Baden-Baden, Landau, and Forbach. The price of the most expensive ticket is 24 euros.

Apart from public transport, taxis also provide fast transportation in the city. The taximeter starts running at 2 euros and charges 1.5 euros per 1 km. Taxis are usually easy to find in the city.

Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport is Germany’s second largest airport after Stuttgart Airport. The airport is located 40 km from Karlsruhe city center. It takes between 35 and 60 minutes to get to the city from the airport, depending on what method of transportation you use. You can get to the city center by bus, train, taxi, or rental car.

Bus

Buses are one of the easiest ways to get to the city center from the airport. The bus network in Karlsruhe is well developed, conveniently connecting the city and its surroundings. The bus from the airport to the city center is another example of this advanced system. Buses in Karlsruhe run half an hour longer in the summer months, which are from March to October, and run from 6:30 am to 10:30 pm during the winter season.

You can purchase bus tickets at the airport as well as from the driver once you are on board. Tickets can only be purchased in cash. Children under the age of 6 ride for free. The ticket price for children between the ages of 6 and 14 is 5 euros. A single use ticket for adults cost 10 euros.

There is only 1 bus line that provides direct transportation from the airport to Karlsruhe. Hahn Express bus 140 provides convenient transportation to the city center.

Buses that depart from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport travel to Frankfurt Airport but they stop in Karlsruhe. You can also use buses 234 and 285 to get to the city from the airport. However these buses don’t provide direct transportation to the city center; these buses provide transportation to nearby areas where you will have to transfer to another vehicle to reach the city center.

Train

Another transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport is by train. Trains are a faster and more punctual transportation alternative compared to buses. Deutsche Bahn operates the railway network in Germany. The Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof (HBF) and Ice Train (Intercity Express) are affiliated with this company and provide transportation from the airport to the city center in conjunction with each other.

You can also use the Karlsruhe Stadtbahn tram-train system, which is located at a distance from the airport, to get to the city center from the airport. There are 55 trains that run daily. Trains operate 24 hours a day and take between 15 and 22 minutes to get to the city center.

Ticket prices for the train vary between 11 and 16 euros. Tickets can be purchased at the stations. The last stop for trains S4 and S41 are Karlsruhe. There are also other trains that pass through the city.

Taxi

If you don’t want to take public transportation to get to the city center from the airport then you can take a taxi. Taxis are readily available at the terminal exit. There are 5 different companies that provide service from the airport to the city center. These companies are Taxi AA-S Nier, Taxi Ahmed, Taxi Airpark, Taxi Alex and Taxi Baden Airpark. It usually takes about 20 minutes to get to the city from the airport by cab. This can vary depending on the traffic conditions. A taxi to the city from the airport costs about 30 euros.

Car

Another transportation alternative to get to the city is by car. You can rent a car at the airport. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Enterprise, Buchbinder, and Avis Autovermietung. You can get to the city center by car via the A5 motorway and B36 expressway.