Search Flights from San Francisco to Paderborn/Lippstadt

Located 21 km from the city center, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a major transit center for passengers, particularly those traveling from Asia. San Francisco International is the second busiest airport in California, following Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Every year SFO handles a significant number of both domestic and international flights. There are a variety of transportation alternatives passengers can utilize to get to and from the airport.  

San Francisco International Airport stands out for the comfortable and exceptional services it offers. The airport features services aimed at meeting your every need, from comfortable passenger lounges, to restaurants that offer a wide variety of cuisines and a vibrant array of stores where you can go shopping.

San Francisco International Airport is accessible by taxi, bus, train, rental car, and personal car as the airport contains parking lots that offer short-term and long-term parking options.

Train

There are two rail systems that you can use to get to San Francisco International Airport from the city center. The first is the rapid-rail system, the BART. The BART starts running in the early hours of the morning, providing easy and fast transportation between SFO and the northern and southern parts of the city.

The other rail system that you can use to get to SFO is the CalTrain. This train departs on the hour, every hour, every day of the week, until 10 pm. This train provides transportation between San Francisco and San Jose and SFO.

Taxi

One of the most convenient and fastest transportation alternatives to get to SFO from the city center is by taxi. Taxi fares are calculated based on the kilometers traveled. A taxi from downtown San Francisco can cost between 42 and 62 dollars and takes about 20 minutes. For more information on taxi companies and their contact information please visit San Francisco International Airport’s website.

Bus

SamTrans buses provide transportation between the San Francisco city center and the airport. These public buses are operated by San Mateo County and run between San Mateo, various parts of San Francisco and San Francisco International Airport. SamTrans lines KX, 292, 397, and 398 run directly to the airport terminals. Buses stop at the arrivals and baggage claim level of Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 and at Level 1 of the International Terminal.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another transportation alternative to get to the airport. There are many rental car companies located in the city. You can drop off your rental vehicle at the Rental Car Center before your departure. From the Rental Car Center the AirTrain Blue Line provides access to the airport terminals and it operates 24 hours a day, every day of the week. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Alamo, Dollar, Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, National, Budget, Fox and Thrifty.

Bike

San Francisco International Airport contains bike assembly stations and parking areas for those who want to access the airport by bike. The BART and SamTrans rapid rail systems provide passengers with bike/transit options and the airport features marked bicycle routes. Bike lovers can easily access the airport by bicycle.   

Airport Information

San Francisco International Airport is located 21 km from the city center. The airport covers an expansive area and operates domestic and international flights out of 4 terminals, Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, and the International Terminal. The AirTrain automated system provides free transportation between each terminal, as well as the Rental Car Center and BART station. The AirTrain Red Line links all terminals, terminal garages and the BART Station. The AirTrain Blue Line links the Rental Car Center with all terminals, terminal garages, and the BART Station. SFO also contains a variety of services and amenities to meet passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs.

The airport features health services in the terminals, rental car offices, banks, a lost and found, wireless internet, charging stations, clothing stores where you can go shopping, restaurants and cafes, the Aviation Museum & Library, rotating exhibitions, spa services, children’s play areas, free yoga rooms, a market, and much more. 

Paderborn, a city connected to the administrative region of Detmold in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, is one of the most important trade and tourism centers of the country. Public transportation in the city of Paderborn is interconnected and all the transport networks are linked to the German Railways.

Paderborn Lippstadt International Airport in particular is connected to many main roads. The city of Paderborn has extensive networks that connect it with other cities in Germany.

Buses and trains are the most common means of public transportation in the city. These public transportation alternatives are quite affordable and therefore preferred by tourists visiting the city and locals. The highways and inner city roads in Paderborn are very well maintained and expansive.

Some of the buses in the city use the main highway roads while others use intra-city transport networks. The trains are a great option for passengers who want to take a day-trip to other cities nearby. The roads linking the train station and the airport are easily accessible; therefore transportation by bus or car is very convenient as well.

Rental car services are another popular transportation alternative in addition to buses and trains. Many tourists who visit the city prefer to rent a car because of the affordable gasoline prices and easy-to-navigate roads.

Bus

The main route for bus lines S60 and 460 are between the Paderborn railway station and Paderborn Lippstadt Airport. Night Express bus NE16 operates on Friday and Saturday nights and nights before public holidays. NE16 is a one-way service, providing transportation from the central bus station (Königsplatz) and train station to the airport. Bus lines S60 and 460 operate from 8:30 am to 6 pm on weekdays and from 10 am to 2 pm on weekends. For more detailed information on bus routes and times please call 05251/2930400.

Train

The easiest way to get to Paderborn is to transfer at the Paderborn train station. The Intercity (IC) and InterCityExpress (ICE) trains are directly connected to Paderborn city center. The main station Hauptbahnhof (HBF) has another local rail network linked to Paderborn. You can easily travel to Bielefeld, Altenbeken, Hanover, Detmold, Warburg, Kassel, Soest, Hamm and Münster from this station.

Taxi

There are numerous taxis readily available at the terminal exit at Paderborn Lippstadt Airport. If you want to make a reservation before your flight to Paderborn, you can contact one of the following taxi companies: Taxi Portobella/Jonda Taxi, Taxi Seibel, Taxi 2122, BP-Taxi, Taxi Kunka, Hermesmeyer, and Taxi Kness. Taxis at the airport operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It costs around 40-50 euros to get to the city from the airport. It takes about 16 minutes to get to Paderborn from the airport, but that time can vary depending on the traffic conditions.

Rental Car

There are a total of 3 rental car companies located in the multi-storey car park at Paderborn Lippstadt Airport; Avis (02955-748023), Europcar (02955-421) and Sixt Rent a Car (02955-77417). You can rent your vehicle at a more advantageous price if you make a reservation online before arriving in Paderborn. Or you can check the availability at one of these companies when you arrive at the airport. The airport is located near the town of Büren. It takes about 16 minutes to get to Paderborn city center from the airport.