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🌱 Sustainable travel
UEFA EURO 2024 aims to be the greenest EURO of all time!
The capital city of Germany is full of history and the best way to see it all is by walking the streets! If you need to go further afield, use the well-developed, climate-friendly public transport system.
Help reduce your carbon impact 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
Berlin ticket holders are entitled to a 36 Hour Travel Pass for the entire VBB (Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg) network at no additional cost! The network covers a vast area beyond Berlin's city borders, including all of Brandenburg, so you can discover the whole region by public transport.
⛔ Stadium parking
No public parking will be provided at Olympiastadion Berlin and matchday traffic will significantly increase your journey times by car. 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 💡
✈️ Airport to stadium ⚽
1hr by public transport
✈️ Airport to Central station 🚉
35min by public transport
🚉 Central station to Fan Zone 🎉
20min by walking
🚉 Central station to stadium ⚽
20min by public transport
🎉 Fan Zone to stadium ⚽
30min by public transport
All timings are approximate. Allow additional time when travelling during busy hours as journeys may take longer.
🚄 Getting to Berlin
By train 🚆
Berlin Central Station (Hauptbahnhof) is the main transfer point between long-distance and local transport services.
There is an abundance of international routes to take advantage of during EURO 2024, including with France, Netherlands, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Austria and Switzerland. If you’re already in Germany, there are many long-distance daily connections to Hamburg, Dortmund, Cologne, Frankfurt, Munich, Leipzig and Stuttgart.
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.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport "Willy Brandt" (BER) is located 30km south-east of the city centre. Travel to central Berlin is convenient from the railway station beneath Terminal 1. The Airport Express (FEX) takes you to Berlin Central Station in 30 minutes, S-Bahn line S9 runs every 20 minutes and takes around 45 minutes. Tickets can be purchased at ticket machines or from the Berlin WelcomeCentre in the Arrivals hall of the airport.
You can also take a taxi from the airport to the centre. Plan around 60 minutes for the journey and pay around €70. Check out the visitBerlin website for detailed information.
The central bus station, ZOB Berlin, is located in the western district of Charlottenburg, close to the International Congress Centre (ICC). A wide range of domestic and international destinations are served by multiple providers.
The station is well connected to public transport. The nearby station Messe Nord/ICC sits on S-Bahn lines S41, S42 and S46, while Kaiserdamm connects to the U-Bahn line U2.
It is not recommended to drive to Berlin during EURO 2024. The city will be extremely busy with local traffic and on matchdays, journey times will significantly increase.
If your only option is by car, Berlin can be reached by the A2, A9, A11, A12, A13 and A24.
Please note that all vehicles, including foreign cars, must have the appropriate environmental zone sticker which needs to be ordered well in advance of your travels.
Consider using the many car parks across the city to avoid wasting time in traffic. Berlin is also covered by private parking apps, which you can use to find parking spaces and pay online. Please use public transport to complete the final leg of your journey.
⛔ Remember: No public parking is available at Olympiastadion Berlin.
🏙️ Getting around Berlin
From Berlin Central Station, you can reach some of Berlin’s iconic sights, such as the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag building, easily on foot within 20 minutes. Public transport and cycling are two other efficient ways to get around. 💨
36 Hour Travel Pass
🌿Match ticket holders are entitled to a 36 Hour Travel Pass across the entire VBB (Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg) network at no additional cost. The pass is valid from 06:00 on matchday until 18:00 the following day.
Berlin has an efficient public transport network consisting of buses, trams, S-Bahn and U-Bahn. There are three fare zone: Zone A is limited to within the S-Bahn ring (= all lines inside the area within the S41 and S42 circle lines) and includes the city centre. Zone B extends to the city’s limits and Zone C includes the surrounding area (e.g. Berlin Brandenburg Airport, Potsdam, Oranienburg).
Tickets can be purchased at ticket machines or via the BVG app / website.
There’s no better way to explore a city than on foot! From Berlin Central Station to the Fan Zone by Brandenburg Gate is around 1.5km and takes approximately 20 minutes. Stretch those legs and take in the rich history of the city on the way.
Opting for two wheels is a great alternative to public transport and is part of a typical Berliner’s lifestyle. There are numerous providers of rental bikes within the city and selected locations outside the central area.
Download the Jelbi app for more information.
Official taxis can be identified by a roof sign, the license number on the rear window which is never higher than 8,000 and the Berlin license plate. You can hail a taxi from indicated ranks, from the side of the road or by phone / app.
Within the city area, passengers must pay the metered fare. Beyond the city limits, there is the possibility to discuss a set price. Popular ride-sharing apps are also available in Berlin.
E-scooters are the latest form of mobility on the streets of Berlin. There are multiple providers offering an alternative to quick and comfortable short-distance travel, and most of them can be booked on the Jelbi app.
⚠️ It is forbidden to drive e-scooters on pavements and in pedestrian zones – with fines given to those who violate this. Please check your desired end location doesn’t have a parking ban before starting your journey.