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This page covers matchday travel to and from Düsseldorf Arena. For general information on how to get around Düsseldorf, visit our dedicated page.
🎟️ 36 Hour Travel Pass
🌿 Match ticket holders are entitled to a 36 Hour Travel Pass for the entire VRR (Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr) network and for the entire VRS (Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Sieg) network at no additional cost. The pass is valid from 06:00 on matchday until 18:00 the following day.
Make sure to find your recommended route to the stadium so you can enjoy the pre-match buzz and join other fans as you head to the game. 🏟️
🚪 Know your entrance!
💺 Before you travel to the stadium, make sure to check your match ticket for the entrance that is assigned to your seat. Suggested matchday travel routes differ depending on the entrance you use to enter the stadium.
⚽ Don’t miss a kick
Minimise the impact of potential transport delays by travelling early. Gates open 3 hours before kick-off.
🚆 Travel to Düsseldorf Arena
🚇 By metro from the city centre to the arena
📍 Station: Düsseldorf Central Station, Heinrich-Heine-Allee
🚈 U-Bahn line: U78
🏁 Get off at Sportpark Nord/Europaplatz
🚶🏼♀️ Distance to stadium: a few minutes’ walk from station Sportpark Nord/Europaplatz to Gate North/South
🚶🏼♀️ On foot from the city centre to the arena
⛖ Route: along the River Rhine – follow the Rhein-Walk, a strikingly beautiful walking route to the stadium
🏟️ At the arena: head to Am Staad and use Gate North/West
🚶🏼♀️ Total walking distance from the city centre: approx. 75 minutes
🚍 By shuttle bus from the airport to the arena
📍 Starting point: Düsseldorf Airport or the airport’s main railway station
🏁 Shuttle bus stops north of the arena, at Stockumer Höfe near P2 (car park 2)
🚶🏼♀️ Distance to stadium from Stockumer Höfe: approx. 5 minutes to Gate North/South
🚇 By metro from the city centre to the arena
🚈 U-Bahn line: U78
🏁 Get off at Sportpark Nord/Europaplatz
🚶🏼♀️ Distance to arena from station Sportpark Nord/Europaplatz: a ten minutes’ walk to Gate North/West
🚶🏼♀️On foot from the city centre to the arena
⛖ Route: along the River Rhine – follow the Rhein-Walk, a strikingly beautiful walking route to the stadium
🏟️ At the arena: head to Am Staad and use Gate North/West
🚶🏼♀️ Total walking distance from the city centre: approx. 75 minutes
🚍 By shuttle bus from the airport to the arena
📍 Starting point: Düsseldorf Airport or the airport’s main railway station
🏁 Shuttle bus stops at Stockumer Höfe
🚶🏼♀️ Distance to stadium from Stockumer Höfe: approx. 10 minutes to Gate North/West
🚇 By metro from the city centre to the arena
🚈 U-Bahn line: U78
🏁 Get off at Sportpark Nord/Europaplatz
🚶🏼♀️ Distance to arena from station Sportpark Nord/Europaplatz: a few minutes’ walk to Gate North/South
🚶🏼♀️ On foot from the city centre to the arena
⛖ Route: along the River Rhine – follow the Rhein-Walk, a strikingly beautiful walking route to the stadium
🏟️ At the arena: follow signs to Gate South
🚶🏼♀️ Total distance from the city centre: approx. 75 minutes
🚍 By shuttle bus from the city centre to the arena
📍 Starting point: Heinrich-Heine-Allee
🏁 Shuttle bus stops south of the arena, at Messe Süd/Congress Center
🚶🏼♀️ Distance to stadium from Messe Süd/Congress Center: a few minutes’ walk to Gate South
Alternative means of transport 🚴🏼🛴🚕
You can also travel to Düsseldorf Arena conveniently by bicycle or e-scooter. You will find different e-scooter providers (Link only in German) at various locations in the city centre.
Please note that e-scooter parking bans may be in place at the stadium, so make sure to use our recommended drop-off points and check the app of your provider before starting your journey.
Bike racks and e-scooter drop-off points are located as follows:
Option 1️⃣ (north/west): Leave your bike at Rheinbad indoor swimming pool
🚶🏼♀️ Distance from Rheinbad to stadium: approx. 5 minutes on foot
Option 2️⃣ (south): Leave your bike or e-scooter near Hotel Schnellenburg on Rotterdamer Straße
🚶🏼♀️Distance to from Rotterdamer Straße to stadium: approx. 15 minutes on foot
Please note that travelling to Düsseldorf Arena via taxi is not recommended as matchday traffic will be extremely busy. Expect longer journey times than usual and set off early.
Option 1️⃣ (north/west): Taxis can take you to Stockumer Höfe near P2 (car park 2), which is located north of the arena.
Option 2️⃣ (south): Taxis can take you to Messe Süd/Congress Center, which is located south of the arena.
🚶🏼♀️In both cases, the stadium is only a short walk away.
🚗 Stadium parking
Public parking at Düsseldorf Arena is now available to pre-book for €24 per match on a first come, first served basis.
Just keep in mind that driving to the stadium is generally not recommended and we strongly encourage the use of public transport on matchday. If you do drive, share a car with friends and family to make the most of this option and ensure you arrive together.
- Spaces are limited, so book early if you’re planning to drive.
- Pre-booking your spot is mandatory and no parking passes will be available to purchase on matchday. Cars without a parking pass will be turned away.
- Please note parking spaces may not be fully accessible. Dedicated accessible parking has been made available to Wheelchair and Easy Access ticket holders.
- If you’re travelling with a camper or motorhome, book a spot at the dedicated Caravan Center at Arena Düsseldorf.
EURO 2024 climate fund
€5 from each booking will be donated to the EURO 2024 climate fund supporting climate protection projects carried out by amateur football clubs in Germany. More information is available on this page.
⚠️ City centre traffic will be extremely busy and it may take you much longer than expected to drive to the stadium. Set off with plenty of time to spare.
You can find up-to-date information on parking options and Park + Ride capacities here.
Düsseldorf Arena has limited parking for coaches or mini buses, which can be booked by fans or by travel agencies. Coach parking passes are free but must be requested in advance via the dedicated online portal. Requests can be submitted until one day before the match.
Don’t drive to the stadium without a coach parking pass as no passes will be available to purchase on the day of your match.
- Your coach parking pass will show your dedicated parking location.
- Please print your pass and be ready to present it to staff onsite.
Maximum vehicle length:
Coaches: 14 m
Mini buses: 7.5 m
Accessible journey ♿
Check out the dedicated accessibility page for accessible stadium travel and accessible parking information.
👋 After the match
❗ Important note for your departure:
U-Bahn line U78 towards Düsseldorf city centre (Central Station, Altstadt, Fan Zones, Public Viewing) departs from a different station after the match than it did for ingress:
U78 departs from Merkur Spiel-Arena/Messe Nord station – not from Sportpark Nord/Europaplatz station! Look out for the signage on-site.
🚇 Late finish, extra time or penalties?
Don’t worry – public transport services will be extended depending on the duration of the match, ensuring all fans can leave the arena smoothly. The U-Bahn line U78 towards Düsseldorf city centre runs for at least two hours after full time and stops at Central Station, Altstadt (Old Town), Fan Zone Burgplatz, Fan Zone Schauspielhaus and Public Viewing Rheinufer.