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🌱 Sustainable travel
Contribute to making UEFA EURO 2024 the greenest EURO to date!
Frankfurt, centrally located in the heart of Europe and Rhine-Main region, is an important transport hub with a well-connected main train station.
Be part of the effort to meet the tournament sustainability goals by:
✅ Choosing train or long-distance bus travel options over flights
Travelling by train will be the most convenient option to get around. Thanks to our partner Deutsche Bahn, match ticket holders are entitled to discounted national and international train tickets.
✅ Using public transport to go between and within the Host Cities and avoid car travel
Frankfurt ticket holders are entitled to a 36 Hour Travel Pass for the entire RMV (Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund) networks at no additional cost! The network covers a vast area beyond Frankfurt's city borders, including Mainz, Wiesbaden and Gießen, so you can discover the entire region by public transport.
⛔ Stadium parking
No public parking will be provided at Frankfurt Arena and matchday traffic will significantly increase your journey times. Give your wheels a break and use public transport instead.
🌍 Know before you go
Take the time to check you have all the relevant valid documents for travelling to Germany.
You can travel to Germany using your national ID card or passport. It’s also good to carry ID on you at all times, as you may need it to check in to your accommodation, or in the event of requiring assistance with your match ticket at the stadium.
You will need your passport and must go through border control. Your passport must meet both Schengen Area entry requirements:
✅Valid for at least 3 months after the date you intend to leave the EU
✅ Issued within the last 10 years
Some fans may also require a visa to gain entry into Germany, for example supporters from Türkiye. Visit Germany’s Federal Foreign Office website to check the complete list and apply for a visa.
Key timings 💡
🚄 Central station to Fan Zone 🎊
5min by public transport / 15-20min walk
🚄 Central station to stadium ⚽
10-15min by public transport
🛬 Airport to stadium ⚽
10min by public transport
🛬 Airport to Central station 🚄
10-15min by public transport
🎊 Fan Zone to stadium ⚽
10-15min by public transport
All timings are approximate. Allow additional time when travelling during busy hours as journeys may take longer.
🚄 Getting to Frankfurt
By train 🚆
Frankfurt Central Station, located right in the middle of the city, has high-speed and regional connections to and from most EURO 2024 Host Cities, along with many other German cities. It is also a main transport hub for international travellers coming from neighbouring countries such as the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, and France.
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbahnhof, which is next to the airport, is also served by long-distance trains. From there, a short walk leads to the Flughafen Regionalbahnof S-Bahn stop where several lines run towards the stadium, Frankfurt Central Station and the city centre.
Train travel in Germany
🌱 100% green energy
Did you know that since 2018, Deutsche Bahn customers travel using 100% renewable energy on long-distance ICE, IC and EC journeys within Germany?
Most of Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed and long-distance trains have Wi-Fi to keep you entertained and an onboard restaurant so you can fuel up before your match.
By choosing rail travel, you’re contributing to making EURO 2024 more sustainable. How to make your journeys a breeze:
1️⃣ Book early! The special DB fares are limited, so don’t miss out. On sale now.
2️⃣ Make a seat reservation for extra peace of mind.
3️⃣ You must purchase your train ticket before you board – you don’t want to risk a penalty fare.
4️⃣ Download the DB Navigator app to check for potential delays, platform numbers and more.
5️⃣ Trains will be busy during the tournament. Please be considerate of others so your fellow football fans can enjoy their journey too.
6️⃣ Children up to 5 years travel free of charge. Kids aged 6-14 travel free of charge when accompanied by a person aged 15 or above, but they must be indicated in the booking process.
Most long-distance buses arrive at and depart from Frankfurt Central Station or Frankfurt Airport (P36 - Terminal 1). Check before you book your bus so you don’t end up at the wrong stop.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is located approximately 12km from the city centre and 6km from Frankfurt Arena. The airport’s S-Bahn station has multiple lines going to Frankfurt Central Station. It’ll take you 15 minutes to reach the main train station.
A taxi from the airport to the city centre will take between 25 to 35 minutes depending on traffic.
Please do not travel to Frankfurt by car during EURO 2024. Matchday traffic can increase your journey time significantly, and the city centre can get very busy with residents and commuters. No public parking will be available at the stadium or close to the Fan Zone Mainufer.
If you have to travel by car, take motorways A3 or A5, although be aware both are considered to be amongst the busiest in Germany. There are no long-term Park + Ride facilities in Frankfurt. The main car parks are:
- Hauptwache
- Dom / Römer
- Hauptbahnhof-Süd
- Am Theater
- Alt-Sachsenhausen (opposite to the Fan Zone)
Parking fees range from €2 to €2.50 per hour. A cheaper rate applies in the evening and overnight. Use this website to see the full map of car parks and more.
🏙️ Getting around Frankfurt
Frankfurt is a compact city, meaning you can easily walk everywhere! The Fan Zone Mainufer is only 1.5km away from Frankfurt Central Station. From there, you’ll be very close to the main attractions like the Dom, the Frankfurter Römer, and St. Paul’s Church (Paulskirche).
36 Hour Travel Pass
🌿Match ticket holders are entitled to a 36 Hour Travel Pass across the entire RMV (Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund) network at no additional cost. The pass is valid from 06:00 on matchday until 18:00 the following day.
By public transport 🚇
Frankfurt’s public transport network is very dense and covers the entire city, making it the easiest way to get around. Services include 70 bus lines (including metrobuses that run 24/7 and express buses), trams, U-Bahn, S-Bahn and regional trains.
Use the RMV journey planner to plan your trip and purchase your ticket online or at the machines before you board. When travelling by bus, you can also purchase your ticket from the driver.
🌜 Night services
Some services stop, others operate with lower frequency from 01:30, but there are also plenty of night buses, both on weekdays and at weekends.
Cycle lanes in Frankfurt are well signposted and there are a number of bike hire schemes to ensure you can start exploring on your own set of two wheels. Check out the Mainziel website for a map of bike hire locations and more.
There are several taxi companies in Frankfurt. Official taxis can be recognised by the illuminated yellow taxi sign on the roof of the car. Set tariffs are mandatory in the city of Frankfurt and fares should not be negotiated with the driver.
You’ll find taxis waiting by key areas like Frankfurt Central Station or the airport and you can also call them to order a ride.
Various scooter rental services are available with differing offers. Some require driver’s licence to hire and allow for longer distance and other suppliers offer a solution for short distances.
⚠️ Be aware that the area surrounding the stadium and Fan Zone might have e-scooter parking bans, so check these areas in advance if you’re planning to travel by e-scooter.