Popular Airport | Maastricht Aachen Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 9 hour 10 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 7440 Km |
Reaching Mangalore International Airport offers a variety of transportation options, each balancing cost, convenience, and comfort, catering to different traveler needs and preferences.
The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) operates city buses across Mangalore and its suburbs, presenting an affordable travel choice with fares usually under INR 50. Although popular among locals, including school children, these buses may become crowded during peak hours.
Auto-rickshaws serve as a flexible option for short distances and tight spaces, featuring metered fares with room for negotiation, especially after dark or over longer distances. While they're generally safe, solo female travelers are advised to exercise caution during late hours.
Taxis provide a more comfortable alternative, though less common, and app-based cab services like Ola and Uber have surged in popularity for offering safe, convenient, and economically priced journeys accessible at any hour, with fares dependent on the distance and duration of travel.
Mangalore's connectivity is further enhanced by its two major railway stations, Mangalore Central and Mangalore Junction, which link the city to various parts of India. Trains offer a secure and cost-effective choice for long-distance journeys, with stations well-equipped with passenger amenities.
For those prioritizing a direct route to and from the airport, airport transfer services are available, ranging from private vehicles and shuttle services to minibus carriers and coaches. This spectrum of services accommodates all from the budget-conscious and those preferring shared travel, to passengers desiring more private and luxurious transport options. These services can be booked in advance, providing a seamless travel experience to your final destination.
Travelling from Maastricht Aachen Airport to Maastricht city center, which is 9.3 km away, or the city of Aachen in Germany, which is 28 km away, is very easy by the means of public transportation. You can use the taxis or get on the buses departing from Maastricht Aachen Airport terminal in order to reach Maastricht city center. If you prefer a more comfortable option, renting a car may be ideal choice for you. Travelling to Maastricht city center from Maastricht Aachen Airport by a private car lasts about 10-15 minutes.
The bus route 30 operated by Arriva company offers hourly service every weekday. The bus route 30, which provides transportation for Maastricht-Sittard and Maastricht Aachen Airport-Maastricht railway station routes, carries passengers from the airport to the Peron E, which is the Maastricht station. Some of the stops of this bus whose total travel duration is 30 minutes are Maastricht Aachen Airport arrival terminal, Maastricht city center, Sittard, Beek-Elsloo and Meerssen Station.
When you reach Maastricht Aachen Airport, go out of the terminal building and you will see the taxis of many taxi companies. It is possible to reach Maastricht city center in about 15 minutes by paying only 35-45 Euro by getting on one of these taxis. If you cannot find a taxi at Maastricht Aachen Airport, you can call a taxi by calling one of these companies: Sieswerda Taxi’s B.V., Ha-tax, Central Car Autovermietung, Taxi Mini Car GmbH and Alfa Funkzentrale GmbH.
If you prefer a more comfortable and fast transportation to the city center from Maastricht Aachen Airport, you can rent a car. In the airport terminal, there are the offices of many local and foreign car rental companies. You can do some research about these companies before your flight. You can reach Maastricht city center in about 10 minutes by using one of the highways A2 or N2 with the car you will receive at Maastricht Aachen Airport.