killiesteve Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 For everyone based in Cologne, what's your travel plans on match day? Is everyone just booked up on return trains or is anyone trying to navigate their way in taking advantage of the free transport closer in to Dortmund? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimstroma Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 We are travelling on day of game. Booked on 11.13 ICE train. Return after game about 1 in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotsgary1 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Booked on the 12.10 pm to Dortmund Sunday. Return 12.50 am Monday. Already booked tickets via website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreaded Scotsman Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 The free travel zone is not that far from Cologne. So we're just going to catch the normal train service (takes an extra 10-15 mins than the ICE service) to arrive in Dortmund for midday. Just have to pay a few euros each to edge of zone!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyP Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 We are travelling on day of game. Booked on 11.13 ICE train. Return after game about 1 in the morning. Me & Willfraeswindon on the same train to Dortmund.....see you on the platform wi a cairry oot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimstroma Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Me & Willfraeswindon on the same train to Dortmund.....see you on the platform wi a cairry oot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamkam Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 The free travel zone is not that far from Cologne. So we're just going to catch the normal train service (takes an extra 10-15 mins than the ICE service) to arrive in Dortmund for midday. Just have to pay a few euros each to edge of zone!! Where would you say that free travel kicks in then on Re train ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreaded Scotsman Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Just need a ticket to and from Langenfeld. Think its about 6. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_Haggis Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 For the free travel do we just use our match ticket on the trains or do we have to pre-book at the station and show them our match ticket to get a train one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spicey Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 For the free travel do we just use our match ticket on the trains or do we have to pre-book at the station and show them our match ticket to get a train one ? you just use yer match ticket - the free travel confirmation is printed under the seat (platz) number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hauniscots Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 you just use yer match ticket - the free travel confirmation is printed under the seat (platz) number Still unclear. Do you take your match ticket to a train ticket office or just walk straight on the train? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spicey Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Still unclear. Do you take your match ticket to a train ticket office or just walk straight on the train? straight on the train Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMcD Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Still unclear. Do you take your match ticket to a train ticket office or just walk straight on the train? Just board the train. There are no barriers at any of the stations, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Dortmund. If a ticket inspector asks, showing your game ticket suffices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_Haggis Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Cheers glad i wasn't the only one that was confused. Great help again thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TA-West Germany Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Just board the train. There are no barriers at any of the stations, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Dortmund. If a ticket inspector asks, showing your game ticket suffices. Free travel only for regional trains such as RE, RB, S Bahn. Not for ICE, IC, etc. If you board train at CGN you need a ticket to Langenfeld only as VRR area starts there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMcD Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Free travel only for regional trains such as RE, RB, S Bahn. Not for ICE, IC, etc. If you board train at CGN you need a ticket to Langenfeld only as VRR area starts there. Realise what trains are OK and NOK, appreciate it wasn't communicated very well (had done so on numerous other threads before the board was wiped). The Cologne reference was meant as regards there are no barriers etc. at those main stations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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