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UEFA EURO 2024 is all about people! It’s our aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion and ensure all fans can be part of the celebrations. This page will help you plan for your EURO 2024 trip. Check this page regularly for updates to ensure you have the best experience possible.
🌍 Accessible travel to Stuttgart
By train 🚆
There are many facilities in place to support fans with accessible needs when travelling to Stuttgart Central Station, including all platforms providing step-free access, tactile guiding strips and platform access.
A free shuttle service runs daily to help visitors move within the station (for example, from platform to concourse) between 06:00 and 20:00. The service can be hailed on-site or pre-booked through the Mobility Service Centre (MSZ).
🚨 Don’t forget: All ticket holders have access to discounted DB train tickets and international rail passes.
Booking a DB train ticket
- Wheelchair spaces on trains must be booked in advance
- It’s recommended to select a connection with sufficient transfer time
- DB have a dedicated Mobility Service Centre (MSZ) to support you with your planning. They can also organise assistance for boarding, transferring or getting off a train
Mobility Service Centre (MSZ)
Phone: +49 (0) 030 65212888
E-mail: msz@deutschebahn.com
Onboard DB trains and at train stations
Trains are generally accessible for fans with limited mobility; carriage doors are wide enough to fit wheelchairs and trains are equipped with dedicated wheelchair spaces.
- You can pre-book your wheelchair space in advance for long-distance trains such as ICE, IC and EC services.
- Equipment such as walking aids can be carried free of charge.
- At larger train stations, you can request a wheelchair should you require it.
By plane 🛬
If you require additional assistance, make sure you inform your airline in advance. It is best to do this at least 48 hours before you start your journey to allow plenty of time for arrangements to be made. Visit the barrier-free page on the Stuttgart Airport website for information on arrivals and departures.
Both the S-Bahn station and tram stop at the airport are barrier-free, allowing fans to continue their journey into the city centre comfortably.
By car 🚘
Although driving is not recommended due to high traffic in the city centre, check the map of accessible parking spaces available across Stuttgart (link available in German only).
Accessible travel guide 🧑🏼🦽
The German National Tourist Board has a dedicated guide on accessible travel throughout the country that can help you plan your EURO 2024 trip.
For general Stuttgart travel guidance, head over to our travel page.
🏙️ Accessible travel around Stuttgart
Barrier-free travel around Stuttgart on public transport is possible, but it's recommended to check your journey on the VVS website (only available in German) to ensure the stops have the correct facilities in place for you.
If you are a wheelchair user and require taxi transportation, “Rolli-Taxi” are available for hire where vehicles can accommodate an occupied wheelchair and carry up to four additional passengers.
For further information for restaurants, shops, hotel, cultural attractions and leisure facilities across the city, check out the Stuttgart Inklusiv website. (All links available in German only.)
⚽ Stadium accessibility
All tickets will be mobile tickets. Our ticketing team will provide updates by email in the lead-up to EURO 2024. For more information, please visit the ticketing FAQs.
There are two types of accessibility tickets available for EURO 2024 – Wheelchair User tickets and Easy Access tickets. A complimentary companion ticket is available during the ticketing process. For more details, visit the Accessibility tickets FAQs.
Accessible parking permits can be requested during the ticket application process. Our ticketing team will allocate permits closer to the match and inform applicants. Please be aware that permits are not guaranteed on application and subject to availability.
A team of friendly staff and volunteers will be on-site to assist you with directions and answer any questions. There will be dedicated accessibility volunteers too!
ADC commentary will be available at all EURO 2024 matches. We'll let you know how to access the service and the language availability soon.
Wheelchairs will be available to loan for fans who are unable to walk longer distances. Simply speak to our volunteers on-site for assistance.
Detailed information about stadium facilities will be released soon.
🎉 EURO 2024 Festival accessibility
The EURO 2024 Festival will be in full swing throughout June and July. The festival sites will be accessible to all fans with facilities such as viewing platforms, ramps to activations and more! Check back later for detailed information.