How to get to Red Bull Arena Salzburg: Best ways for Aston Villa fans to travel for UEFA Super Cup

Aston Villa’s remarkable European renaissance under Unai Emery reaches a new peak this August, with the club preparing for their first UEFA Super Cup appearance since 1982.

Having ended a 30-year wait for major silverware by beating Freiburg in the Europa League final, Villa now face Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg on Wednesday, August 12, with kick-off at 9 pm CEST (8 pm BST / 7 pm GMT).

It’s a historic occasion for the club and for Salzburg itself, which hosts its first major European final at a stadium already well-used to staging continental football.

Here, Football Ground Guide looks at the best ways for Aston Villa fans to get to Red Bull Arena for the 2026 UEFA Super Cup.

Getting to Red Bull Arena from the airport

Salzburg Airport (SZG) sits just a couple of miles from the stadium, making it the most convenient entry point for fans flying in directly. From the terminal, local bus services run into central Salzburg, from where supporters can pick up the connections detailed below to reach the ground.

Fans connecting through Munich Airport (MUC) should factor in a longer overland leg, with train services running from Munich to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 2 hours 45 minutes, before continuing on to the stadium via bus or S-Bahn.

Getting to Red Bull Arena by Public Transport

Salzburg’s public transport network is the recommended way to reach the ground, and supporters have an added incentive to use it: a valid match ticket doubles as free travel across the city’s buses and trains from six hours before kick-off until services end that night.

From Salzburg Hauptbahnhof (main station): Bus routes 1 and 28 run directly from the station to stops close to the stadium, with the journey taking under 15 minutes. On matchdays, additional dedicated services supplement the regular timetable to cope with demand.

From central Salzburg (Altstadt/Old Town): The same bus routes 1 and 28 pick up through the city centre before continuing on to the stadium, making this a simple, direct option for fans staying in or around the historic quarter.

By S-Bahn: The Salzburg S-Bahn suburban rail line also serves the stadium, stopping at Taxham Europark, a short walk from the ground – a useful alternative for fans wanting to avoid the busiest bus services around kick-off.

Given the scale of interest in this fixture, expect stations and buses to be significantly busier than for a typical domestic game, so building in extra time either side of the match is strongly advised.

Getting to Red Bull Arena by Car

Red Bull Arena has its own dedicated exit directly off the A1 motorway, signposted Klessheim, making the stadium simple to reach for fans driving in from Munich, Vienna, or elsewhere in Austria and Germany.

Supporters should note that vehicle access into Salzburg’s historic Old Town is tightly restricted to residents and permit holders, so this isn’t a route to rely on if staying centrally.

Car Parking at Red Bull Arena

Around 2,000 parking spaces are available on site at the stadium, more than any other ground in Austria, though these are expected to fill considerably faster than usual given the profile of this fixture.

Fans unable to secure a space at the ground itself can instead park at Messezentrum Salzburg, the city’s exhibition grounds, before completing the final leg of the journey by shuttle bus or the free public transport included with a matchday ticket.

Parking for fans with disabilities

• Wheelchair users can park for free at Busterminal Ost.
• Disabled supporters with a certificate of disability can park for free at P-VIP, with entrance via Stadionstraße.

FGG Verdict: What is the best way to get to Red Bull Arena?

For the vast majority of travelling Villa fans, public transport is the clear choice – not least because match tickets grant free travel across the entire network on the day.

Buses 1 and 28 from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof or the city centre offer the most straightforward route in, while the S-Bahn to Taxham Europark is a handy alternative if the buses look overwhelmed.

Given the magnitude of the occasion and the reduced capacity in place for this fixture, arriving early and having a backup plan for getting home afterwards will make for a smoother night in Salzburg.