Scotland-Die-Hard Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I'm sure this has been mentioned before but I'm not sure if people thought this would be the case rather than they knew that this was the case. What I'm getting at is has it been confirmed that if you travel with your match ticket you be granted free travel on the day of the match? We'll be looking for a train from Dusseldorf to Dortmund. Also how does it work as there is likely to be a few thousand Scots turning up around the same time without pre-booked transport looking to jump on the same train? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanH Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Dusseldorf to Dortmund and back is 'free' with your match ticket. Think you are right though that it will be a free for all atleast on the way back to Dusseldorf as there Is no booking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Dusseldorf to Dortmund and back is 'free' with your match ticket. Think you are right though that it will be a free for all atleast on the way back to Dusseldorf as there Is no booking. Just remember its only free till 1am on way back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkirk till I die Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 We are travelling from Cologne on Sunday. I take it we would be better getting our tickets on the day and only paying for the journey to and from the free travel 'border'? Also if the free travel is only up until 1am, will it be valid if we get the 0050 train back bearing in mind it will be after 2am by the time we get into Cologne? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spicey Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I'm sure this has been mentioned before but I'm not sure if people thought this would be the case rather than they knew that this was the case. What I'm getting at is has it been confirmed that if you travel with your match ticket you be granted free travel on the day of the match? We'll be looking for a train from Dusseldorf to Dortmund. Also how does it work as there is likely to be a few thousand Scots turning up around the same time without pre-booked transport looking to jump on the same train? Cheers Free matchday travel was confirmed by SFA in 2 recent emails, plus it's stated on the match ticket. Regional-express trains from Dusseldorf to Dortmund run twice an hour on Sunday, so plenty choices for abody FREE TRANSPORT The DFB has confirmed that SSC members with a valid ticket can take advantage of FREE public transport within the Dusseldorf and Dortmund areas. Click here to see area map Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrne2711 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Apologies if it's already been covered somewhere but do you have to book train tickets in advance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Apologies if it's already been covered somewhere but do you have to book train tickets in advance? You don't have to, but it may be cheaper. Only train I'm paying for is from Dusseldorf airport to Dusseldorf Hof and back. 2.5 each way, so I'll pay on the day. Match ticket covers me on match day Dusseldorf to Dortmund and back. Thank fook I'm busy at work or this week will drag. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatters40 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Hi Guy`s Sorry to ask again but we always follow the 6 Nations and have only been to Prague and Oslo for the football. We managed to get tickets in Block 62 (German Tickets) We are staying in Dusseldorf and will travel to Dortmund on match day and leave around Midnight Are you guys saying our matych tickets will allow us to make this return journey FOC? Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perthTam Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Hi Guy`s Sorry to ask again but we always follow the 6 Nations and have only been to Prague and Oslo for the football. We managed to get tickets in Block 62 (German Tickets) We are staying in Dusseldorf and will travel to Dortmund on match day and leave around Midnight Are you guys saying our matych tickets will allow us to make this return journey FOC? Many thanks Yes - Only on regional trains (not the ICE trains) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheres the pies Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 yes but only untill 1am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 yes but only untill 1am As long as you are on the train before 01:00 "y'all be reet". J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatters40 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Thanks Guys Can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 How much does the free travel cost? Is it valid in taxis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davew Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 (edited) FWIW Here's someone's ticket from an ebay ad The bit at the bottom is the "train ticket" part. It says: Kombiticket Free travel to and from the stadium with VRR public transport (2nd class) in the VRR area Here's a map of the VRR area There's an explanation of what a kombiticket is here Die KombiTickets berechtigen zur Fahrt mit allen Bussen, Straßenbahnen, Stadtbahnen, S-Bahnen, der Wuppertaler Schwebebahn sowie den zuschlagfreien Zügen der Eisenbahnverkehrsunternehmen für den jeweiligen Geltungsbereich. So all buses, trams, S-bahns, and RE and RB trains The ticket is valid for the whole day of the event up to the end of the "working day". "bis zum Betriebsschluss" Als Betriebsschluss gilt grundsätzlich 3 Uhr des Folgetages. And apparently that means 3am. Edited September 3, 2014 by davew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreaded Scotsman Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 We are travelling from Cologne on Sunday. I take it we would be better getting our tickets on the day and only paying for the journey to and from the free travel 'border'? Also if the free travel is only up until 1am, will it be valid if we get the 0050 train back bearing in mind it will be after 2am by the time we get into Cologne? We are also doing this journey. The only thing worrying us is the return journey...will there be enough trains to take us all?? Also that return train at 00.51 is an ICE train so isn't covered by free travel!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TA-West Germany Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 We are also doing this journey. The only thing worrying us is the return journey...will there be enough trains to take us all?? Also that return train at 00.51 is an ICE train so isn't covered by free travel!! You need tu buy tickets for this train in advance. This is an ICE train, no free travel covered with this one back to CGN. The last free travel train would be 23:53 an S-Bahn with changing once at Dusseldorf you would only be in CGN at 2.23am so two and a half hours yourney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_Haggis Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 How easy is the ground to get to from the Main train station? Just for coming back after the game could be cutting it abit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry94 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 How expensive is it to just grab a train back (one that isn't covered by the free ticket travel)? Does anyone have a list of valid outgoing and return trains? All between Dusseldorf and Dortmund I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_Haggis Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 How expensive is it to just grab a train back (one that isn't covered by the free ticket travel)? Does anyone have a list of valid outgoing and return trains? All between Dusseldorf and Dortmund I mean. Check the bahn site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimstroma Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 No way was I chancing missing the train journey back to Cologne after game. We have booked our tickets for the ICE train at 00.51, only £20 return each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry94 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Check the bahn site Cheers. Was on some weird international site and wasn't understanding what was going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasman50 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 How easy is the ground to get to from the Main train station? Just for coming back after the game could be cutting it abit If you can shoe horn yerself on................... "Signal Iduna Park can be easily reached by train from Dortmund’s main railway station in the centre. In just 5 minutes you will arrive at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park station, from where it is a short walk to the stadium. Trains typically run three to four times an hour. Alternatively, you can take the U-Bahn from the centre and get off at station Westfalenhallen, from where it is a 5-minute walk to the stadium. Both line 45 and 46 serve the station. On matchdays, there is a special service that will continue to station Stadion, which is even closer to the stadium. The stadium is furthermore within walking distance of Theodor-Fliedner-Heim station, which is on U-Bahn line 42". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FraserM Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 No way was I chancing missing the train journey back to Cologne after game. We have booked our tickets for the ICE train at 00.51, only £20 return each. Same with me. Had booked the 23.37 train to Cologne without actually thinking about time to get from the stadium to the station, so booked on the 00.51 too as insurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreaded Scotsman Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Cheers. Was on some weird international site and wasn't understanding what was going on. We're going to use the free travel from Cologne to Dortmund on the Sunday morning (just have to pay for the few stops to edge of free zone). But we have booked the 00.51 ICE train returning after the game just to make sure we get back. Its only £10 each for a single!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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