Search Flights from Paderborn/Lippstadt to Ostend

The most convenient way to get to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport from the city is to go to the Paderborn train station and get on the bus to the airport. The train station is very close to the city center and easily accessible from every part of the city. Taxis and shuttle buses are also affordable alternatives.

Bus

The easiest public transportation alternatives that provide transportation between Paderborn city center and the airport are Bahn Bus Hochstift GmbH (BBH) buses. Bus lines S60 and 460 and night express bus NE16 provide transportation between the city center and the airport. Bus line 400 also runs between the station and the airport.

The most current bus fare for a one-way ticket from the train station to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport was 5.5 euros for adults and 3.10 euros for children under the age of 14. It takes about 20-30 minutes to get to the airport from the city center by bus. The night express bus offers direct transportation to the city center hourly. It takes about 19 minutes to get to the airport and costs about 3-4 euros. Other bus lines like KasPa and S60 run every 30 minutes.

Train

The railway is the main transportation network that connects all public transportation in the city. Trains that depart from the station travel within the city and to other cities in the country. Paderborn trains are one of the most convenient public transportation alternatives for travelers. Besides being the main train station of the city, it is also the departure point of the most important bus lines that pass through main roads that connect most parts of the city. The train station is within walking distance of the city center.

Taxi

Taxis are readily available in the city center. Although most taxis use a taximeter we would recommend trying to bargain with the driver. Taxis are more expensive than other transportation alternatives but they are more convenient because they are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and offer door-to-door service. Taxis in the city are operated by different companies that have different rules so we recommend asking the driver what the total fare might be to your destination.

Rental Car

Paderborn Lippstadt Airport is located at the junction of the A33 motorway and A44 motorway, an important highway connecting the city of Paderborn with other cities in Germany. The airport is easily accessible by car; just follow the signposts along the highway. It takes about 15-20 minutes to get to the airport from the city center by car.

Airport Information

Paderborn Lippstadt Airport is located in very close proximity to the main network of highways that link the city with other cities in Germany. The airport began operating in 1971 and is the only international airport in the Ostwestfalen-Lippe area of Germany.

The airport is located near the town of Büren in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, 18 km from Paderborn city center. In 2010 the airport increased its passenger capacity to 1.3 million. The airport offers a variety of services to meet passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs. Paderborn Lippstadt Airport contains travel agencies, rental car companies, restaurants, cafes, bars, souvenir shops, visitor information centers, and much more. The airport also offers free long-term parking.

In addition to buses that provide direct transportation between the airport and Paderborn station, there are also transfer services that operate under the management of the airport. Just like taxis, these transfer services provide door-to-door transportation. To use airport transfer services simply go to the visitor information center for assistance. Paderborn Lippstadt Airport also features eating and drinking venues like Bistro Lounge, Quax fast food, Panaroma Lounge, and Silbergras Restaurant & Bar, a duty-free store, shops, an airport hotel, and free Wi-Fi access.

Transportation to Ostend from the airport

Ostend is a Flanders settlement in Belgium. It comprises the boroughs of Zandvoorde, Vuurtörenwijk, Stene and Mariakerke. A seaside city with a port on the banks of the English Channel, Ostend is Belgium’s closest point to England. There is a fast and direct ferry service between England and Ostend. Transportation is quite easy in Ostend, which usually opens its doors to tourists in summer.

Trams, buses and taxis are the main elements of urban transportation in Ostend. The proximity of the airport and railway station to the city center of Ostend makes it very easy to access the city from other Belgian cities and from major European countries such as England. Trains are the easiest means of transportation from other countries and cities to Ostend Airport and Ostend city center. Because it is both cheap and fast, it is possible to reach many points of Ostend area by using trains.

The train station is just 5 minute walking distance from Ostend Airport. The central point of Ostend is considered to be the major railway station that opened in 1910-1913. There is a tram line, taxi stands and bus stops nearby train station, which is also very close to Ostend Bruges Airport.

The catamaran terminal is located near the station and it is easy to get to the Dover canal from here. There are lockers in many places in the city where you can lock your baggage or your belongings by using coins. This helps you to visit many places of the city without having to carry your belongings.

Bus

There are bus services between Ostend Airport and Raversijde that last 18 minutes. These buses, number 6, are located at the exit of the airport terminal. Single ticket costs 3 euros currently. Bus ride between Ostend Airport and Ostend city center lasts 10 minutes.

Tram

Ostend tram, which is also known as Kusttram (coastal tram), takes its name from its route, passing through the coastal strip. Trams are the easiest means of public transportation in Ostend which is known as a port city. Kusttram is exactly for you if you want to take a nice tour of the city and also want to get anywhere you want cheaply. Single ticket costs 2 euros whereas 10 tickets pass costs 9 euros as of 2015.

There are also daily tickets for trams. If you are planning to stay longer than one day in Ostend, 10 tickets pass would be the best option for you. To reach the city center by tram from the airport, you only need to walk to the railway station, which is 5 minutes away from the airport. You will see the stop of the trams going to the city very close to the train station. Normally trams depart every 20 minutes, but the frequency increases during summer, when tourists are busy. If you use the tram line passing through the train station, you can reach the Flemish coast in a very short time.

Taxi

Taxi prices in Ostend are a bit expensive, so using public transport in the city is more economical. From Oostende Airport you can go to the city center for about 10-15 euros by taxi. To take advantage of taxi services, you can visit www.mijintaxi.be or www.taxi-oostende.be. If a taxi driver at the airport asks more than 15-20 euros to take you to the city center, you should definitely go in the direction of the train station and check with the taxi drivers who are very close to the station.

Car Rental

It is possible to find car rental companies in Ostend Bruges Airport terminal and get information. If the offices of these companies at the airport are closed, you can also rent your car from any company in the city. Ostend has a developed urban transportation, as well as modern motorways and highways. Because the traffic in the city is not very intense and it is close to big European cities, most of the tourists prefer the option of car rental.

Transportation to Bruges from the airport

Bruges, which is very close to Brussels and located 33 kilometers east of Ostend Bruges Airport, is a small but charming and romantic city, which is famous for its houses, channels, phaetons, and a thousand varieties of Belgian chocolates. As a medieval city, Bruges was chosen as the European Capital of Culture in 2002 and has been able to carry its dazzling architecture to daylight.

There are trains from Brussels to Bruges that depart every 20 minutes and last about 1 hour. This creates an opportunity for tourists visiting Brussels Airport to visit the city of Bruges. Just like in Ostend, Bruges’ central point is the train station. There are trains to this station from neighboring countries or from other cities in Belgium.

The easiest way to get to the city of Bruges from Ostend Airport is taking a train. You can also take advantage of bus number 6, taxi and car rental services to get there as soon as possible.

Train

Taking a train is the easiest way to get to Bruges from Ostend Bruges Airport without a doubt. The train station, which is the most important point in Bruges, is a 5-minute walk from the city center. There are direct trains from Ostend train station, which is very short distance from the airport, to Bruges train station. Trains depart every one and half hours and last 15 minutes.

Bus

The ticket for the bus from the airport to Bruges city center can also be used for travelling within Bruges. You can buy these tickets as single-use (1.30 euros), daily, weekly or 10-use (9 euros). The most important clue is that one ticket can be used by more than one person.

Taxi

It takes 23 minutes to go to the city center of Bruges from Ostend Bruges Airport by taxi. You would pay an average of 70-85 euros for this journey. If you bargain with the drivers, you can reduce this price.

Taxi stands are located 5 minutes away from the airport terminal exit. Or after landing, you can get detailed information by calling, Rony's Taxis bvba (+32 50 34 43 44), Taxi Georges (+32 475 57 60 15) or Taxi Abby Albert (+32 50 36 36 45).

Car Rental

There are two car rental companies at the Ostend Bruges Airport terminal: Avis and Easy Terra Car Rental. You can choose one of these two companies, rent your car and arrive in Bruges city center in 20-30 minutes.