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Visitors traveling to the city of Aachen generally use either Cologne Bonn International Airport or Düsseldorf International Airport. Both airports are located approximately 1 hour from the city. Both airports are accessible by train, taxi, airport shuttle services, and rental car.

Train

Germany has a very advanced train network that is widely used by both tourists and locals. You can get to Cologne Bonn International Airport or Düsseldorf International Airport from Aachen city center by train. The train from the city center to both airports takes about 1 hour.

Taxi

Although it is a bit costly, a convenient transportation alternative to get to either airport is by taxi. You can always find a taxi in the city center. It costs about 125 euros to get to Cologne Bonn International Airport or Düsseldorf International Airport from Aachen city center. Under normal traffic conditions it takes about an hour to get to either airport from the city center.

Shuttle Service

Cologne Bonn International Airport and Düsseldorf International Airport also serve small cities in the area so there is a well develop shuttle service network that runs along different routes. Private companies operate these shuttle services. You can visit either airport’s website for more detailed information on the shuttle routes and times. The hotel you are staying at can also help you arrange a shuttle service to the airport.

Rental Car

There are many rental car offices located in Aachen city center. After you leave the city center you can get to Cologne Bonn International Airport via the A4 motorway and Düsseldorf International Airport via the A44 motorway. Transportation to both airports takes about 1 hour under normal traffic conditions.

Airport Information

Cologne Bonn International Airport is located 15 km from Cologne, 16 km from Bonn, and 90 km from Aachen. There are 60 different airlines that operate at Cologne Bonn Airport, flying to nearly 40 countries around the world.

You can get to Cologne city center from the airport via taxi, shuttle service, city bus 161, or tram 7. You can also get to the airport from the city center using the same transportation alternatives.

Transportation alternatives in Bonn include taxis, shuttle services, and tram line 60. There are many cafes, restaurants, and bars at Cologne Bonn International Airport as well as a variety of stores and duty free shops. The airport offers passengers free Wi-Fi service throughout the airport and 2 passenger lounges for those who want to relax and enjoy a comfortable environment.

Düsseldorf International Airport is located 100 km from Aachen city center. You can get to Düsseldorf from the airport via taxi, bus 721, or train lines S7 or S11.

Düsseldorf International Airport features a selection of restaurants, cafes, and bars that appeal to different tastes. The airport also contains stores where you can go shopping for souvenirs, accessories, clothing, books, and jewelry. The airport also contains duty free shops where you can find quality goods at affordable prices.

The airport also has a terrace where you can watch planes take off and land, an outdoor cinema, and 5 different passenger lounges where passengers can relax and unwind in comfort. Düsseldorf International Airport also offers free Wi-Fi service to passengers throughout the entire airport.

Sri Lanka's capital city, Colombo, located on the southern part of Asia, is known for its Colombo Harbor, which is frequented by many merchant ships. The rivers and canals in the city add a different beauty and naturalness to the city. Sri Lanka is starting to become a tourist center as a result of the renovated and newly opened buildings thanks to the urban transformation that started in the city.

Transportation in Colombo is provided by many different transportation means. The sympathetic three-wheeled vehicles, special to the city, known tuk-tuk serve at short distances. Other transport options include buses, trains and taxis as well as ferries linking India and the city. Bandaranayike Airport connects Colombo with all the cities in the world.

There are buses that travel at certain intervals during the day from Bandaranayike Airport to the city center. Taxis carry passengers to the city center on a busy pace all day.  

Taxi

Taxis are very popular as transportation facilities at the airport are limited and buses, which do not work at night, have long intervals. You need to clearly tell the route you want to go to the driver of the taxi, which you can easily take at the airport exit.

Bus

There is an express route between the city of Colombo and the airport, which can only be used by buses. Thanks to this special road, bus number 187-E3 can reach the city center in half an hour. In order to take the buses in front of the terminal building you need to buy tickets in advance.