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Travel
We’ll publish detailed information for supporters heading to Leipzig once the finalists are known. Check back after the semi-finals for matchday travel advice and plenty more helpful tips.
🇩🇪 Know before you go
You can enter Germany with your passport or your national ID card if you are an EU or Schengen national.
You’ll need a valid passport to go through border control. Ensure your passport meets entry requirements for the Schengen Area and check whether you require a visa. For more information, visit Germany's foreign office website. Keep in mind, you may also experience longer waiting times due to the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES).
🗺️ Getting to Leipzig
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) is located around 20km northwest of the city. It takes just 15 minutes to get into the city centre on public transport via the S5 or S5X S-Bahn lines or with an InterCity train. Commercial flight connections to LEJ are limited, so you may find more options via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Dresden Airport (DRS).
Leipzig Main Station is one of the largest train stations in Europe and has frequent connections to major cities across Germany and Europe. On arrival, you can easily walk into the city centre or transfer to public transport.
Long-distance buses stop at the eastern side of Leipzig Main Station. Direct connections are available to a wide range of destinations, including Berlin, Munich, Dresden and Prague.
Leipzig is easily accessible by car via the A9, A14 and A38 motorways. If you arrive by car, consider using one of the following Park + Ride services (parking at P+R facilities in Leipzig is free):
⛔ No public parking is available at Leipzig Stadium on matchday.
⌚️ Key timings
✈️ Airport to stadium ⚽ - 35 minutes by public transport
✈️ Airport to Main Station 🚉 - 15 minutes by public transport
🚉 Main Station to stadium ⚽ - 20 minutes (10-minute tram ride followed by a 10-minute walk)
ℹ️ All timings are approximate. On matchday, it’s a good idea to allow more time than usual as journeys may take longer.
🧭 Travelling around Leipzig
Leipzig’s compact city centre makes walking the best way to get around. You can wander from one landmark to another in no time, making it easy to explore the city at your own pace.
The city's public transport network consists of S-Bahn lines, trams and buses and all major sights within the city can be reached easily, quickly and inexpensively. Tickets can be purchased via the LeipzigMOVE app, ticket machines at transport stops, service centres and more.
Official taxis are marked with a yellow ‘Taxi’ sign on the roof. There are many companies in Leipzig offering services around the clock. You can use the LeipzigMOVE app to order a taxi. Set tariffs are mandatory in the city of Leipzig and fares should not be negotiated with the driver. Rideshare services are also available.
🏟️ Getting to Leipzig Stadium
💡 Top travel tips
⏰ Stadium gates open at 18:00 CEST for a 21:00 CEST kick-off
🏟️ To make your arrival as smooth as possible, plan to be at the stadium 3 hours before kick-off so you have plenty of time to clear the checkpoints and soak up the pre-match atmosphere
🚶♀️On foot
Walking to the stadium is a great option. The route from the city centre is straightforward and well signposted, and you’ll feel the matchday buzz grow with every step. It takes 35 minutes to walk from Leipzig Main Station to the stadium and 30 minutes to reach the ground from the Fan Festival.
🚋 Public transport
🚋 Take tram 4 or 51 from Platform C to Feuerbachstr.
⏱️ Total journey time: 15 minutes
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🚋 Take tram 56 to Sportforum Ost
⏱️ Total journey time: 15 minutes
🚋 Take tram 3, 7, 15 or 56 from Platform C to Sportforum Süd
⏱️ Total journey time: 15 minutes
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🚋 Take tram 1 or 14 from Platform A or B to Marschnerstraße
⏱️ Total journey time: 15 minutes
📍 Open route in Google Maps
🚫🚗 Car
Please do not drive to the stadium, as there is no public parking at or near the stadium for the final. If you arrive in Leipzig by car, please use one of the following Park + Ride services (parking at P+R facilities in Leipzig is free):
🚕 Taxi
Travelling by taxi to the stadium is not recommended due to considerable traffic restrictions in place near the stadium. If you do choose to take a taxi, please note that the drop-off point may be some distance from the stadium.
ℹ️ Accessible travel guide
If you have accessible needs, check our Accessibility page for more information.
👋 Post-match information
If the match is decided after 90 minutes, the post-match ceremony and accompanying celebrations should finish by 23:30.
If there’s extra time or penalties, expect the action on the pitch to continue until around 00:15.
Football is unpredictable and things can change. Please consider these times as estimates.
🎉 No matter when the celebrations wrap up, trams will still be running. Leipzig is adding extra tram services on match-night, with trams operating later and more frequently from stops near the stadium. We recommend using the same route for your departure as you did upon arrival.
🚶♀️Staying in Leipzig? Round off the night with an evening walk back to the city centre, which will help you avoid the busiest periods on public transport.
🚫 Please do not travel to Leipzig/Halle Airport after the match as flights will not be departing and no services will be open overnight. Instead, you’re welcome to visit the main train station where you’ll find waiting areas and food and drink options.