Europa-Park is directly accessible via the Autobahn (A5) motorway (exit 57b, Rust). Ample parking is available for day visitors and hotel guests, with clear signage guiding you to the resort. The parking fee is €10 for Europa-Park visitors.

The nearest railway station is 48.248647.772871 Ringsheim/Europa-Park, the official stop for the resort, located 4 km from the park. From Ringsheim, bus service 7231 (see By bus below) takes about 5 minutes to reach the resort’s main entrance. Regional and long-distance trains serve the station, offering convenient connections from major cities.

The following trains stop at the Ringsheim/Europa-Park station:

• Regional Trains (RE, RB): Connect Ringsheim to Freiburg im Breisgau (15 minutes), Offenburg (10 minutes), and other nearby cities. Operated by Deutsche Bahn, these are ideal for short-distance travel within Baden-Württemberg.

• EuroCity-Express (ECE): Daily service on the Frankfurt–Milan route, with two stops per day at Ringsheim/Europa-Park. Travel time from Frankfurt is under 2 hours, and from Basel, about 1 hour.

• TGV INOUI: Daily high-speed trains from Paris to Freiburg stop at Ringsheim/Europa-Park (2 hours 45 minutes from Paris-Est, 45 minutes from Strasbourg). A weekly seasonal TGV from Bordeaux to Freiburg also serves the station.

• RailCoaster (SBB): A seasonal service by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) from Zurich to Ringsheim, operating weekends and select holidays (e.g., 18 April, 21 April, 29 May, 9 June, 1 August 2025). Includes dining car, Wi-Fi, and family zones, with combo tickets covering park entry. Connections from Bern, Solothurn, Aargau, and Lucerne are available

Two main bus lines connect visitors to Europa-Park Resort, offering convenient access from nearby transport hubs.

• Südbadenbus Service 7230: This direct bus service links Freiburg’s main railway station with Europa-Park, covering the 30 km journey in approximately 40 minutes. Operating daily during the park’s open seasons, it’s an ideal option for visitors arriving in Freiburg by train or plane, providing a hassle-free ride to the resort’s main entrance. Tickets can be purchased in advance through the Südbadenbus website or at ticket machines in Freiburg, ensuring a smooth travel experience.
• Bus Service 7231/570: Running daily, this service connects Ringsheim/Europa-Park railway station, and occasionally Herbolzheim, to the resort’s main entrance, Rulantica water park, or resort hotels in just 5 minutes. It’s the primary link for train travelers arriving at Ringsheim, with frequent departures aligned with train schedules. Tickets cost €2.50 for a single ride under the TGO tariff, available from bus drivers, RVF ticket machines, or the Südbadenbus Customer Centre in Freiburg.
• FlixBus: For broader regional and international access, FlixBus offers affordable connections from major German and European cities. FlixBus operates a dedicated stop near the Europa-Park Camp Resort.

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Map of Europa-Park Resort

There are many airports near Europa-park, some of which have airport shuttles to the park:

• 48.7794448.0805562 Airport Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden (FKB ^IATA). This is the airport closest to Europa-park. The shuttle service has to be booked at least 72 hours in advance. Ryanair flies to the airport.  
• 47.597.5291673 Euroairport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL ^IATA,MLH ^IATA, EAP ^IATA) (about 60 min away by car). The shuttle service has to be booked at least 72 hours in advance. Swiss and easyJet fly here.  
• 48.699.2219444 Stuttgart airport (STR ^IATA) (about 90 minutes away by car). The shuttle service has to be booked at least 72 hours in advance. Lufthansa flies to Stuttgart airport from almost anywhere in the world, Finnair flies from Helsinki (and 10 Asian destinations via Helsinki) to this airport and Eurowings also flies to Stuttgart.  

Nearby airports with no shuttle services to Europa Park include:

• 48.5419447.6344445 Strasbourg airport (SXB ^IATA) (about 45 min away by car). Shuttle-trains connect this airport to Strasbourg's main railway station. From there, take the train to Offenburg railway station. Regional trains connect Offenburg to Ringheim railway station (Europa Park's 'official' station).  
• 47.6713899.5113896 Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH ^IATA) (about 120 min away by car). Public transport can be used to go from the airport to Europa Park; first, go to the Freiburg im Breigau railway station. From there you can either use train and bus or just the bus to reach Europa-park (see 'By transit').  

Other airports that are within driving distance (or from where Europa Park is easily accessible by train or bus) are Frankfurt Airport and Zürich. If you have a private plane or charter, Lahr airport is also an option.

For more information, visit the Europa Park website

You can buy 1-day tickets, 2-day tickets (for 2 days within a 6-day period), and annual tickets. Purchase tickets online through the Europa-Park Website or or bundle them with a hotel stay via the resort's booking platform. You can also purchase tickets at the Europa-Park main entrance ticket counters, but note that availability is limited on busy days, and a €10 surcharge applies. Annual passes (ResortPass) are available, but very limited. Prices as of Summer 2025:

¹ Check the Europa-Park website or app for exact dates and price categories, as they vary by season.
² up to their 12th birthday

Because of the size of the park, a 2-day ticket is an option you should consider. Especially during peak season, when it can get very busy, it's unlikely you'll be able to see the entire park (or ride all the rides you want to ride) in one day.

Day tickets or time-based tickets for Rulantica are available. Lockers cost an extra €1. Purchase tickets online through the Rulantica Website or or bundle them with a hotel stay via the resort's booking platform. Prices as of Summer 2025:

¹ Check the Rulantica website or app for exact dates and price categories, as they vary by season.

For Yullbe check Yullbe website for tickets.

Outside the Europa-Park theme park, the resort’s components—six themed hotels, Rulantica water park, and the Camp Resort—are well-connected by free shuttles, public buses, and walkable pathways, making it easy to move between accommodations and attractions.

Shuttle services connect the six themed hotels to the Rulantica water park, operating frequently during Rulantica’s hours (typically 10:00 AM–10:00 PM, confirm via the app) with a travel time of 5–10 minutes depending on the hotel. These shuttles do not service the Europa-Park main entrance. Non-hotel guests can also use the shuttles by exiting the theme park through the special hotel exit (in the Spain themed are) and walking to the designated shuttle stops at the hotel area. The Krønåsar hotel, located adjacent to Rulantica, is just a 2-minute walk from the water park. Hotel guests also benefit from a special park entrance near the hotels, providing direct access to the theme park in 5–10 minutes on foot, bypassing the main entrance crowds.

The Bus Service 7231, operated under the TGO tariff, links the resort’s main entrance, Rulantica, select hotels, and the Camp Resort with Ringsheim/Europa-Park railway station, and occasionally Herbolzheim.

Walking is a convenient option due to the resort’s compact, pedestrian-friendly layout. From the hotels, the special park entrance is 5–10 minutes away, while Rulantica is reachable in around 15 minutes (2 minutes from Krønåsar). The Camp Resort is 10–15 minutes on foot from the Europa-Park main entrance, with well-marked paths throughout.

Europa-Park provides paper maps at the main entrance and hotel resort entrance, available in 3 languages (German, French and English) with traffic light coding for the day's expected visitor numbers (Green for quiet, Orange for moderate and Red for busy) and times for attractions including shows. These paper maps differentiate between the main season and winter season, depending on which attractions are available. There are also giant maps available park wide showing your current location and an e-map available on the Europa-Park app.

There are queue time boards park wide, which are also shown in 3 languages (German, French and English), and on the Europa-Park app. There are also individual queue time boards available at most attractions. Show times are also available on the queue time boards, on the Europa-Park app and in front of the show venue.

Europa-Park is relatively easy to navigate on the ground and takes roughly 20 minutes to traverse from the furthest side (such as Deutsche Allee) to the other (Spain). The pathways are typically flat and wide with a few inclines around quarters such as Scandinavia and Austria, as well as cobbles in Spain and Switzerland, making most of the park accessible to guests with mobility issues and families with young guests.

There are 3 modes of transport available to all guests and are free to use.

1. Panoramabahn - Opened in 1975, the Panoramabahn is a miniature steam railway with a circuit which stops in Germany, England, Spain and Russia. It may operate up to 4 trains and runs regularly until park close.
2. Monorail-bahn - Opened in 1990, the Monorail-bahn runs from Luxembourg to Island and provides views from the middle to the back of the park (Russia, England, Abenteuerland, Scandinavia, Portugal, Island). It may operate up to 9 trains and it runs regularly until park close.
3. The EP-Express - Opened in 1995 in conjunction with Hotel El Andaluz, the EP-Express operates as a private form of transport for guests staying in the resort hotels. The circuit stops at Alexanderplatz in Deutsche Allee, Hotels, Spain and Greece. It may operate up to 3 trains and provides excellent views of the park and hotels. Whilst park guests are allowed to use the EP-Express and exit at Hotel Resort, they cannot re-enter and must go through the resort entrance adjacent to the Spain quarter. Trains run regularly throughout the day and are available upon request at the main entrance and Hotels for hotel guests after park close.

Europa-Park is themed mainly around European countries. There are over 100 attractions, 14 of which are roller coasters, and many shows. The park is beautifully themed with great attention to detail so you should definitely take some time to just look around and enjoy the theming and landscaping.

The areas themed around European countries are: Austria, Croatia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg Portugal, Russia, Switzerland, Scandinavia and Spain. The other themed areas are: Adventure Land, Minimoys Kingdom, and Grimm's Enchanted Forest. The European country area's feature architecture, decoration (and vegetation) characteristic of that country. Adventure Land is themed after the African jungle and jungle villages, Grimm's Enchanted Forest displays a number of famous fairy tales and Children's World is especially fun for the younger guests.

• 48.268947.721481 Europa-Park, Europa-Park-Straße 2, ☏ +49 7822 776 688. €44-73. (updated Jun 2025)

• 48.261177.740072 Rulantica, Roland-Mack-Ring 1, ☏ +49 7822 776 655. Rulantica is the water park of Europa-Park Resort. It opened in 2019. €36-52. (updated Jun 2025)

• 48.261187.737831 Eatrenalin, Roland-Mack-Ring 5 (Near the Krønåsar hotel and Rulantica water park), ☏ +49 7822 8605890, [email protected]. 17:10-01:00. Eatrenalin offers a cutting-edge, immersive dining experience combining gourmet cuisine with multimedia and sensory effects. Located near the Krønåsar hotel and Rulantica, this futuristic restaurant features an 8-course menu (with vegetarian and vegan options) served in a moving, themed environment that blends technology and storytelling. Reservations are essential due to limited seating, and the experience lasts about 2 hours. Book via the website or Europa-Park app, and arrive 15 minutes early for check-in. Dress code is smart-casual. €255-445. (updated Jun 2025)
• 48.259867.72542 Captain’s Finest, Europa-Park Resort, Peter-Thumb-Straße 10 (Hotel Bell Rock), ☏ +49 7822 860 5922, [email protected]. Daily 6:00 PM–10:00 PM (closed 13 Jan–21 Mar 2025, except 14–15 Mar and 2–3, 8–10, 15–16 Mar 2025; check website for updates). Captain’s Finest offers a sophisticated à la carte dining experience with a New England maritime theme, evoking the ambiance of a luxurious ocean liner like the Mayflower. Located in the 4* superior Hotel Bell Rock, the restaurant features wood-paneled ceilings and a summer sun terrace, perfect for business dinners, romantic evenings, or family celebrations. Signature dishes include Black Angus steak tartar, Maine lobster, New England tuna tartar, and Midwest U.S. steaks, with vegetarian options like apple parfait. Children up to 14 can dine at a reduced rate at the adjacent buffet restaurant. €30–€65. (updated Jun 2025)

Food is generally rather expensive. If you are on a tight budget, your best bet is to bring your food with you.

The park restaurants offer a range of vegetarian and vegan meals, and gluten-free dishes.

The six hotels at the Europa-park resort are (superior) 4-star hotels and as heavily themed as the park. Every hotel room has standard shower, toilet, telephone, hair-dryer, TV, and free high-speed internet access. Most hotel rooms also have standard air-conditioning and a safe. The hotels are often fully booked. If you want to stay at the Europa-park resort you should book well in advance.

• 48.261767.739181 Hotel Krønasår. Newest Hotel located near the water park Rulantica. From €80 per person. (updated Jun 2025)
• 48.260367.725932 Hotel Bell Rock. Bell Rock has 225 rooms (including 35 themed suites), a large hotel park, swimming pool, 3 restaurants, 2 bars and 2 spas. From €80 per person. 
• 48.259937.722723 Hotel Colloseo. Themed around ancient Rome, it features a (almost live size) replica of the Colliseum and a large plaza. 324 rooms (including 22 themed suites), a large swimming pool, 3 restaurants, 2 bars/cafés and a spa. From €80 per person. 
• 48.260457.721444 Hotel Santa Isabel. Built in the style of an old Portuguese monastery. 66 rooms, a swimming pool, 2 restaurants and a spa. From €80 per person. 
• 48.260487.722245 Hotel El Andaluz. Built in Andalusian style, this hotel has 182 rooms (including 10 themed suites), a tropical garden, a swimming pool with sauna, a restaurant and a bar. From €91.50 per person. 
• 48.260837.721886 Hotel Castillo Alcazar. Built in the style of a Spanish castle from the Middle Ages. This hotel has 120 rooms (including 8 themed suites) and shares the garden, swimming pool and sauna with Hotel El Andaluz. It does have its own restaurant and bar/lounge. From €81.50 per person. 

For reservations and questions concerning the hotels +49 7822 / 860 5679.

Europa-park's camp resort is themed like a western village. You can stay in a tipi, log cabin, covered wagon or bring your own tent, camper or caravan. The bungalow park has 458 beds, the camp site has 200 sites for tents and caravans. The camp resort is 5 minutes (by foot) away from the park, and parking is free. Besides the regular camping facilities (e.g. toilets, showers), there is also a swimming lake, tennis court, badminton, beach-volleyball and fireplaces for grilling (firewood is at your disposal for free).

For reservations and questions concerning the Camp Resort +49 7822 / 860 55 66.

• 48.27147.717257 Tipi Town, Rheinweg 5. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. From €132. (updated Jun 2025)
• 48.271817.717348 Western Houses, Rheinweg 5, ☏ +49 7822 860 55 66. From €306. (updated Jun 2025)
• 48.272677.716659 Europa-Park Camping, Rheinweg 5, ☏ +49 7822 860 55 66. From €17.50. (updated Jun 2025)

Because Europa-park is such a popular destination and also because Europa-park is near the Black Forest, another popular tourist destination, there are many other hotels and camp sites nearby or not too far away. If you would like to stay at a camp site/resort, you should definitely consider staying in the Black Forest.