How to get to Borussia Park: Best ways for Aston Villa fans to travel for Borussia Monchengladbach friendly

Aston Villa‘s pre-season preparations reach their final stop on Saturday, August 15, when Unai Emery's side take on Borussia Monchengladbach at Borussia-Park.

The friendly comes just three days after Villa contest the UEFA Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain at Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, with the two fixtures forming the closing stretch of one of the club's busiest pre-season schedules in recent memory.

There is further intrigue surrounding the visit after Villa completed a season-long loan deal, with a conditional obligation to buy, for Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho, a move that arrived alongside Morgan Rogers' British-record switch from Villa Park to Stamford Bridge.

Below, FootballGroundGuide looks at the easiest ways for Aston Villa supporters to reach Borussia-Park.

Where is Borussia-Park located?

Borussia-Park sits on the south-western edge of Monchengladbach in the Nordpark district, a short distance from the city centre. Supporters travelling by car should enter Am Nordpark 400, 41179 Monchengladbach into their satellite navigation system.

How to get to Borussia-Park

By public transport

Supporters with a valid home-printed match ticket can travel free of charge across the Rhine-Ruhr Transport Association (VRR) and Aachener Verkehrsverbund (AVV) networks on matchday.

Fans arriving by rail can alight at Rheydt Hauptbahnhof/Mittelstrasse, where shuttle buses depart for the stadium every five minutes from three hours before kick-off.

The same frequent shuttle operates from Platz der Republik and Wegberg Busbahnhof, while route 017 from Europaplatz/Hauptbahnhof in Monchengladbach city centre follows an identical timetable.

An additional shuttle also departs from Kunkelstrasse, although this operates every 20 minutes and begins two hours before kick-off.

Following the final whistle, return shuttle buses to destinations including Monchengladbach Hauptbahnhof and Rheydt continue operating for up to two hours.

By car

Supporters driving to the match should use Am Nordpark 400, 41179 Monchengladbach as their destination.

Those approaching from either direction of the A61 motorway should leave at the Nordpark exit before following the B230 towards the stadium, which is clearly signposted. This route provides the most direct access to car parks P4-P7, located closest to Borussia-Park.

Where to park near Borussia-Park

Around 10,000 to 11,000 parking spaces are available around the stadium, with matchday parking typically costing between EUR6 and EUR7 per vehicle, depending on the fixture.

Supporters should also note that sections of Aachener Strasse and Gladbacher Strasse are closed to general traffic on matchdays, while the junction of Gladbacher Strasse and Dorthausen is completely shut from two hours before kick-off.

How can I get from Salzburg to Monchengladbach?

With the UEFA Super Cup against PSG taking place on the Wednesday before the Saturday friendly, many Villa supporters are expected to remain on the continent rather than return home between matches.

There is no direct rail connection between Salzburg and Monchengladbach, with journeys typically requiring one or two changes and taking around seven to eight hours, according to major booking platforms.

Flying is generally the quickest option, with services from Salzburg to Dusseldorf followed by a connecting train to Monchengladbach taking roughly four and a half hours from departure to arrival.

Driving covers approximately 490 miles, with the journey usually taking around six and a half hours, although traffic and route choice can affect overall travel time.