Schalke Travel Plans

[Danamy]

@Danamy
Alternatively the 302 tram runs directly (with 33 stops) from Bochum hbf to the stadium roughly every 20 mins. Journey takes a smidge under an hour so I think it will be quicker than traveling on a train from Bochum to Essen, Essen to Gelsenkirchen hbf, then tram hbf to stadium. No toilets on a tram though so make sure you go before getting on!

Going back, it looks like it is due to run at 23:08 and the last one is 23:38. There will be (well organised) queues, so I think the latter option is more realistic. If you miss that it may be a case of going back via Essen on a regional train.

Thanks for this, really helpful, not sure about the hour journey on a train with no toilets after a Gallon of beer though? :-/

 

[squirtyflower]

Thanks for this, really helpful, not sure about the hour journey on a train with no toilets after a Gallon of beer though? :-/

Don’t drink

 

[Danamy]

Don’t drink

I'd rather walk

 

[St.Pauli support]

Not sure, if already mentioned.

For those going, this could be interesting
as you can't use cash to pay for food and drinks inside the arena,
instead you have to get a chipcard, called Knappenkarte, using your credit card. (1 Knappe worth 1 Euro.)

Some info from the club's online shop:

https://store.schalke04.de/shop/en/knappencard-information

Maybe some on here have further info or experience.

 

[squirtyflower]

Not sure, if already mentioned.

For those going, this could be interesting
as you can't use cash to pay for food and drinks inside the arena,
instead you have to get a chipcard, called Knappenkarte, using your credit card. (1 Knappe worth 1 Euro.)

Some info from the club's online shop:

https://store.schalke04.de/shop/en/knappencard-information

Maybe some on here have further info or experience.

Same as last time
You’ve just reminded me that I should have had a look for it .
Daughter has just said she’s got it
Great
I’ve left it at home
But it’s got €5 on it!

 

[Blumers Bloomers]

Got a bit giddy printing off our boarding passes earlier, cannot wait now

 

[ESP Blue]

Driving it. 7.50am eurotunnel on wednesday. Distance from Calais 255 miles, about the same as a home match (from Maidstone). Probably much quicker getting there i reckon.

 

[squirtyflower]

Lovely day in Bruges yesterday sat in a bar overlooking the beer wall getting slowly getting pissed.
Supposed to be really sunny today, but can’t drink too much as I’m driving to Gelsenkirchen tomorrow,.

 

[Saddleworth2]

Lovely day in Bruges yesterday sat in a bar overlooking the beer wall getting slowly getting pissed.
Supposed to be really sunny today, but can’t drink too much as I’m driving to Gelsenkirchen tomorrow,.

I know exactly where that is you lucky bugger.

 

[squirtyflower]

I know exactly where that is you lucky bugger.

We were really tired after travelling through the night so we thought we’d sit and have a quiet drink.
We were there for three hours!

You’re right, it’s a lovely spot.