Three cities where you don’t need a chauffeured airport transfer.
There are many cities where a private chauffeur service between the airport and city centre accommodation is the simplest and safest solution for business and leisure travellers looking for a convenient airport transfer solution. However, there are more and more cities where public transport is a viable and comfortable solution for some travellers between the airport and the city centre.
Below listed are three cities in Europe where travelling between the airport and the city centre is safe and secure, especially for those travellers looking for the most cost-effective transport solution.
Cagliari, Italy
Airport code: CAG
The simplest public transport option from Cagliari Airport to the city centre is the train. The airport has a station connected directly to the main Cagliari station, offering a cost-effective and efficient journey into the city. On arrival to Cagliari Airport, follow the signs to the airport train station, collect a ticket at the automatic machines and you’ll be in Cagliari city centre within 30 minutes. Buses are also a reliable choice, with several routes connecting the airport to different parts of Cagliari. These options provide travellers with flexibility based on their preferences and schedules, ensuring a smooth and convenient transition from the airport to the vibrant heart of Cagliari.
Berlin, Germany
Airport code: BER
The new Berlin Airport is well connected by public transport to the entire inner-city travel network of Berlin city. offers a direct train connection to various city centre stations. . With a well-connected public transportation network travellers have a range of choices to comfortably reach Berlin's bustling city centre and return. On arrival to Berlin Airport, follow the signs to the S-Bahn, collect a ticket from the automatic machines and you’ll be in the city centre within 30-40 minutes. Though Berlin is a big city, it has an extensive underground train network that is likely to deliver travellers very close to their destination throughout the city. When you travel by train in Berlin make sure you ‘validate’ your ticket at a nearby validation machine, to avoid any problems with the onboard ticket inspectors.
Krakow, Poland
Airport code: KRK
Krakow Airport has a convenient train service directly to and from the airport and Krakow's central station, providing a swift and affordable journey. The train journey takes about 15 minutes and considering that Krakow is a smaller city, most hotels are then a 10 to 20 minute walk from the central train station. Alternatively, buses regularly operate between the airport and the city centre, offering multiple stops along the way. With these accessible and efficient transportation options, reaching Krakow's vibrant city centre from the airport is both hassle-free and convenient for travellers.
These are just three of many cities that offer a very affordable and convenient solution to travel between the airport and the city centre by public transport. Future articles will focus on more cities where travelling between the city centre and the local airport(s) by public transport is viable for travellers visiting for business or leisure. Wherever travellers visit throughout Europe, groundMD offers safe, convenient and professional chauffeured private travel solutions as a personalised and secure alternative to public transportation.