Two Cities, One Airport
Baden-Baden Airport serves both Baden-Baden and Karlsruhe.Choose your destination based on your travel plans:
→ Baden-Baden
15-20 min by bus €4-5 single ticket Direct bus to station
Famous spa town with thermal baths and casino.Explore Black Forest nearby.
Best for: Spa town atmosphere, Black Forest access, charming city center
→ Karlsruhe
30-35 min total (bus + train) €8-10 combined Via Baden-Baden station
Best for: Major train hub, more connections, larger city
Airport → Baden-Baden Train Station
Exit Arrivals Hall
After collecting luggage, follow signs for “Bus” or “Baden-Baden”.
Find the Bus Stop
Bus stop is directly outside the terminal.Look for buses to “Baden-Baden Bahnhof” (train station).
Buy Your Ticket
Purchase from the driver (cash or card) or at the airport information desk.€4-5 for single journey.
Arrive at Baden-Baden Bahnhof
Journey takes 15-20 minutes.Buses are coordinated with Ryanair arrival times.
Airport → Karlsruhe
Two-Step Journey:
Airport → Baden-Baden Station
Take the airport bus (15-20 min, €4-5)
Baden-Baden → Karlsruhe Hbf
Take regional train (RE or S-Bahn, 15 min, €4-6)
Trains run every 15-30 minutes throughout the day
Total Time: 30-35 minutes + waiting time | Total Cost: €8-10
Airport Bus Schedule
Airport shuttle buses are coordinated with Ryanair flight arrivals (Baden-Baden Airport is primarily served by Ryanair).
From Airport:
- 🕐 Departs after each flight arrival
- 🕐 Usually 15-30 min after landing
- 🕐 Check schedule at airport or online
- 🕐 Limited service outside flight times
To Airport:
- 🕐 Departs before each flight departure
- 🕐 Usually 2-2.5 hours before flight
- 🕐 From Baden-Baden Bahnhof
- 🕐 Check exact times on airport website
Important: Bus schedules are aligned with Ryanair flights.Always check current timetables at baden-airpark.de or call the airport for departure times.
Onward Train Connections
From Baden-Baden Station:
- 🚄 Karlsruhe: 15 min (RE/S-Bahn)
- 🚄 Strasbourg (France): 25 min
- 🚄 Offenburg: 15 min
- 🚄 Black Forest towns: 30-60 min
From Karlsruhe Hbf:
- 🚄 Frankfurt: 1h 15min (ICE)
- 🚄 Stuttgart: 45 min (ICE)
- 🚄 Munich: 3h 30min (ICE)
- 🚄 Basel (Switzerland): 1h 30min
Pro Tips
Check Bus Times Early
Bus schedules change with flight times.Check baden-airpark.de before your journey.
Deutschland-Ticket Works
The €63/month Deutschland-Ticket covers airport buses and all regional trains in the area.
Small Airport Advantage
Baden-Baden is a small, easy-to-navigate airport.From gate to bus stop in 5 minutes!
Cross-Border Travel
Baden-Baden station has excellent connections to France (Strasbourg) and Switzerland (Basel).
Alternative: Taxi
To Baden-Baden:
- 💶 €25-30
- ⏱️ 12-15 minutes
- 🚕 Available at terminal
To Karlsruhe:
- 💶 €60-70
- ⏱️ 25-30 minutes
- 🚕 Pre-book recommended
Book Your Onward Journey
Find and book train tickets from Baden-Baden or Karlsruhe to your destination!