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This page covers general travel to and within Stuttgart. For information on how to get to the stadium on matchday, visit our dedicated stadium travel page.
🌱 Sustainable travel
UEFA EURO 2024 aims to be the greenest EURO of all time!
Stuttgart is located in the southwest state of Baden-Württemberg, with the Black Forest to the west and the Swabian Alb to the south of the city. The city is well connected and sits on long-distance national routes from Hamburg through to Munich.
Play your part in helping to reach the tournament’s 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
Stuttgart ticket holders are entitled to a 36 Hour Travel Pass for the entire VVS (Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart) network at no additional cost! The network covers a vast area beyond Stuttgart's city borders, so you can discover the entire region by public transport.
🌍 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 🎉
10-15min by public transport
🚆Central Station to stadium ⚽
20min by public transport
🛬 Airport to stadium ⚽
45min by public transport
🛬 Airport to central station 🚆
30min by public transport
🎉 Fan Zone to stadium ⚽
25-30 min by public transport
All timings are approximate. Allow plenty of time when travelling during busy hours as journeys may take longer.
🚄 Getting to Stuttgart
By train 🚆
Stuttgart Central Station, located in the heart of the city, has high-speed routes to national and international locations.
Daily long-distance domestic routes to Stuttgart Central Station include:
- Hamburg – Belin – Leipzig – Stuttgart – Munich
- Hamburg – Frankfurt – Stuttgart
- Dortmund – Cologne – Frankfurt Airport – Stuttgart – Munich
International train destinations include Paris, Strasbourg (France), Innsbruck, Vienna, Salzburg (Austria), Budapest (Hungary) and Zurich (Switzerland).
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.
Stuttgart International Airport (STR) is located approximately 10km southwest of the city centre. The four terminals connect passengers to over 120 destinations worldwide.
The airport’s S-Bahn station takes visitors into Stuttgart Central Station in under 30 minutes on lines S2 and S3. The U6 line, a 5-minute walk to the station from the terminal, takes approximately 30 minutes into the city centre.
Other airport options for the city are Frankfurt, Munich and Zurich.
The Stuttgart Airport Bus Terminal SAB is the main station for all long-distance bus lines to the city. The bus terminal is located within the airport site, close to Terminal 4. Visit the SAB website for the complete list of destinations and additional information.
Avoid driving to Stuttgart during EURO 2024 as there will be large-scale road closures restricting access to the centre, high volume of local and commuter traffic and only a very limited number of pre-booked parking spaces at the stadium.
If you must travel by car, the A8 and A81 motorways are the main routes into Stuttgart, with the A8 connecting east to west and the A81 going north to south. Those travelling by car should consider using one of the 115 Park + Ride facilities in the wider region (link available in German only).
🏙️ Getting around Stuttgart
The best way to explore Stuttgart is on foot! You’ll get to enjoy the blend of modern and traditional architecture when strolling through the city centre and there’s always a shortcut or two.
36 Hour Travel Pass
Ⓜ️ Match ticket holders can access a 36 Hour Travel Pass across the VVS (Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart) network at no extra cost. The pass is valid from 06:00 on matchday until 18:00 the following day.
Stuttgart has one of the most extensive public transport networks in Germany, consisting of S-Bahn, U-Bahn, Regional trains and buses. It’s usually the fastest and cheapest way to get around the city. The cost of the trip depends on the zones you cross. During EURO 2024, selected U-Bahn and S-Bahnlines will run every 10 minutes during the day and operate from 04:30 to 01:30.
Tickets can be purchased online or at ticket machines in stations. Online information and mobile tickets are available on the VVS website and VVS Mobile App.
Königstraße, one of Germany’s longest and finest shopping streets, begins at Central Station and runs through the city centre to Schlossplatz and Neues Schloss.
RegioRad is the public bicycle and pedelec (electric pedal assisted bicycles) rental scheme, with over 115 bike stations throughout the city.
There are approximately 700 official taxis registered in Stuttgart. Visit the taxi-auto-zentrale website for more information on services and cost (link available in German only).
E-scooters are available to hire from four suppliers in the city centre. Please check the usage zones for the services and place e-scooters in the defined parking spaces at the end of your journey.