Popular Airport | Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 11 hour |
Approximate Travel Distance | 8879 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Stuttgart City Center
Stuttgart Airport
Stuttgart Airport is accessible from the city center using a variety of transportation alternatives, first and foremost being a taxi. The airport is also accessible by train, bus, metro, and car.
Taxi
The fastest and most comfortable transportation alternative to get to Stuttgart Airport from the city center is by taxi. The airport is located 13 km from the city. A taxi to the airport takes about 15 minutes. Taxis are accessible from many locations in the city or you can have the hotel you’re staying at help arrange one for you. While taxis are a bit more expensive, since the airport is located in close proximity the total fare isn’t that high. Taxis provide convenient and quick transportation to the airport, making them a highly preferred method of alternative.
Bus
Another transportation alternative to get to Stuttgart Airport from the city center is by bus. You can get on a bus from several stops in the city and enjoy an affordable and comfortable ride to the airport.
Rail
Trains are another affordable method of transportation to get to the airport. There are two rail lines that run to the airport, providing comfortable transportation to Stuttgart Airport. Trains depart from the Stuttgart Main Railway Station and get to the airport in about 30 minutes.
Metro
The metro is both an affordable and fast means of transportation. There are two metro lines that provide transportation to the airport. The metro lines depart from the Stuttgart Main Station. The metro runs every 10 minutes during the week and every 30 minutes over the weekend. The metro operates from 5 am to midnight.
Rental Car
Another transportation alternative to get to the airport is by rental car. There are various rental car offices located in the city. Renting a car is a convenient way to get to the airport. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Avis, Buchbinder, Enterprise, Europcar, Global Drive, Hertz and Sixt.
Airport Information
Stuttgart Airport is Germany’s 6th busiest airport, operating domestic and international flights. The terminal buildings contain a health center, gift shops, a lost and found, private conference rooms, a game room, a children’s play area, ATMs, currency exchange services, and more.
Stuttgart Airport also features stores where you can go shopping, restaurants, bars, and cafes that appeal to every palate, and venues that can meet your accommodation needs. Stores where you can go shopping include Duty Free shops, Bon Voyage, Catwalk, Dresscode, Bon Voyage, Bochmann, Beate Uhse, Bonita Mode, Felix W, Flight Shop, Hallhuber, Jet Setter Trend, Joe Nimble, Kkiosk, Leysieffer Confiserie, Multimedia Store, Obey Your Body, Picard, Damenoberbekleidung, and Trigema.
Venues where you can enjoy a bite to eat or something to drink include AIR Bar, San Francisco Coffee Company, Puro Gusto, Restaurant Pasta & Sea Food Trattoria, News Cafe, Modern Asia, Leysieffer Bistro und Cafe, Mc Donald’s, Burger King, Biergaten, Abflugbar, Ankuntftsbar, Abflugbar Piccolino, Abflugbar Cockpit, Abflugbar Coffee, Restaurant Red Baron and Restaurant Top Air.
Transportation to Shanghai City Center from Airport
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport
Shanghai is the most populated city in China, which is the most populated country in the world. With a population of about 20 million, Shanghai is home to the world’s busiest cargo port, which attracts millions of industrialists, businessmen, and investors to the city every year. Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is located 13 km from the city center, in the Changning district, and handled about 40 million passengers in 2014. The airport is the city’s main domestic airport, serving few international flights to nearby areas.
Rail
The Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station is located right next to Terminal 2 at the airport. The station features 2 major lines that run through it, connecting the city with the airport in a very convenient way. Passengers who want to get to the city center from the airport by train need to take Line 2 or Line 10, which take about 19 to 22 minutes to get to the city center.
Airport Bus
Due to its close proximity to the city center accessing Hongqiao Airport by road is very convenient, except during rush hour. To get to the city center from the airport you can use bus line 941 during the day. Bus line 941 provides transportation to the central train station. If you land at night you have to use night bus 316 to get to the city center.
Taxi
The airport is located 13 km from People’s Square in the city center. Therefore most passengers prefer to take a taxi from the airport to the city. The total time can vary depending on the traffic but on average it takes about 30 minutes to get to the city center. Taxis are located by exit number 4 at Terminal 2.
Rental Car
The fact that the airport is located in such close proximity to the city center and many other areas makes renting a car an attractive alternative. The rental car offices are located in Terminal 2. To get to the city from the airport go south on Hongyu Road and connect to the G50 Expressway, which goes east. This will connect you to the Yan’an Road, which goes directly to the People’s Square, passing by Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Times Square.
Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport
Located 30 km from the city center, Pudong International Airport is the city’s main international airport. The airport is located in the Pudong district and is an important international hub for Air China.
Rail
Shanghai is an important city in terms of tourism and trade and it features an advanced rail network that continues to evolve. The rail system is an important transportation alternative, providing access to the People’s Square, which is located in the city center, the train station, and the World Trade Center.
You can get to the city center by taking the Maglev train from the airport to Longyang Station. From here transfer to metro line 2, which will take you to the city center. During certain times of the year metro line 2 will extend all the way to the airport, making direct access between the city center and the airport a possibility. Using the rail system you can get to the city center in about an hour and a half.
Bus
Buses aren’t a very popular method of transportation to the city center when you take the changing traffic conditions into consideration. However, buses are a viable transportation alternative if you’re traveling to coastal towns and the surrounding areas. Buses to the city center from the airport can take up to 2 hours. The S1 Yingbin bus is the most commonly used; the bus has a total of 4 stops before reaching the main train station.
Taxi
Taxis are not the most preferred method of transportation due to the heavy traffic conditions in the city. English is not widely spoken in the city so we recommend that you have the name of your destination written down in Chinese handy. Taxis take about 40 minutes to get to the city center; this can vary depending on the traffic.
Rental Car
Renting a car is another alternative to get to the city center from the airport. There are various rental car companies located in the arrivals terminal at the airport. To get to the city center from the airport take Huaxia expressway to the North-South expressway. This will take you over the Huangpu River to People’s Square, and over Wusong River to the main train station.
