Popular Airport | Graz Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 40 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 204 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Linz City Center
Linz Airport
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.
Train
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.
Bus
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.
Tram
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.
Taxi
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).
Car Rental
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.
Airport Information
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.
Transportation to Graz City Center from Airport
Graz Airport
Graz, the European Capital of Culture in 2003, is the capital of the Austrian province of Steiermark. Due to its proximity to many major cities, Graz is considered a transfer point. The student population is also very high due to the fact that there are many universities in the city which has the only jazz school of Europe. Cultural events are organized in the city, which embraces every branch of art.
You can see the traces of history untouched everywhere in the city, which has managed to enter UNESCO's list of world heritages. The city center is extremely convenient for walking and has safe pedestrian paths. Trams and buses are being used as a means of public transport in Graz. As you can get single tickets, if you use the public transport several times during the day, you can also choose the day tickets that will be more suitable. The single ticket is 2.20 Euros and the daily ticket is 4.70 Euros. There are weekly and monthly ticket alternatives for those who are planning to stay longer in the city.
You can easily get your ticket from the machines at the tram stops. You should remember that you have to validate your ticket via the machines that are in the vehicle and that it is forbidden to talk on the tram with your mobile phone. One of the most enjoyable ways to explore the city center of Graz is to ride a bike. You can easily rent bicycles in the city center and travel around the city which has a bicycle path of 106 kilometers. You can travel safely thanks to these long bicycle paths. The bike route along the Mur River is the most popular one with its beautiful view.
It is very easy to get from Graz to the surrounding cities and countries, as it is also easy to reach Graz with air and railways, as well as with buses or cars. You can easily reach Slovenia and Maribor via the A9 road. The city is very close to Hungary. You can make a comfortable journey to discover nearby countries, especially by taking the train journey and buying your ticket on the internet in advance. You can reach Vienna in an average of 2.5 hours by buses paying 22 Euros and by trains paying 38 Euros. Graz International Airport is located 10 kilometers from the city center of.
If you prefer public transportation, you can go to the city center by bus and train. If you want more comfortable and private transportation, you can use airport shuttle services or you can also choose to take a taxi. Car rental is an important alternative, especially if you want to add different cities to your trip.
Bus
You can easily reach the city center with the municipal buses, which can be found at the bus stops next to the exit gate of the arrival terminal. One way ticket price is 2.20 Euros.
Train
Flughafen Graz-Feldkirchen train station is located about 10 minutes' walk away from the exit of the arrival terminal. Traveling to the city center takes only 12 minutes.
Hotel Shuttle
For passengers who do not want to use public transport or who do not want to describe the hotel to the taxi driver, airport shuttles provided by many hotels stand out as the most practical and convenient means of transportation. Especially if you are traveling in groups, you will be able to benefit from this service by booking in advance with your hotel, as you will receive a suitable fare.
Taxi
You can reach the city center from the airport by taxi for an average of 20 Euros. Taxi stops are located just in front of the terminal exit door. There are official sealed taximeters on each taxi and you are charged according to the time spent in the traffic and distance.
Car Rental
The airport hosts the offices of five different car rental companies. If you are planning to travel to different cities and countries throughout your trip, car rental is a very comfortable choice. In order to rent a car, you must have an international driver's license. The city center is very convenient for walking and it has a very developed and comfortable public transport system, thus renting a car is not suggested for those who are going to stay only in Graz.
Airport Shuttle
The airport has shuttle services operated by two different private companies that work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can reach the city center by bus, taxi or limousine according to your preference and budget by using airport shuttle services. You must book in advance to take advantage of this service. Hotels are helping their guests with booking procedures. The cost is 38 Euros, on average, per person for one way.
