By bus and train to Gamescom, Fanta 4 & San Hejmo: how to travel stress-free to the top events in summer 2025
Whether it's Gamescom, Ruhrort Harbour Festival, San Hejmo Festival or the eagerly awaited Fanta 4 concert - numerous major events are coming up in the VRR area over the next few weeks. So that you can travel to your favourite events stress-free and comfortably by bus and train, we have put together all the important information on how to get there - without having to worry about parking!
Which events take place in the VRR area?
- Ruhrort Harbour Festival - 15 August 2025
The maritime flair in Duisburg's harbour. - San Hejmo Festival - 15 to 16 August 2025
A highlight for all music lovers in Weeze. - Gamescom - 20 to 24 August 2025
The biggest trade fair in the gaming world in Cologne. - Fanta 4 Concert in Essen - 29 August 2025
The legendary concert by the Fantastischen Vier - a German hip-hop classic. - Cro Concert in Essen - 30 August 2025
The popular rapper Cro makes the stage shake.
Our basic tips for travelling:
- Use the VRR App or the timetable information on our website to plan your journey.
- Additional trains are sometimes operated for the event. The journeys are or will be added to the timetable information shortly before the respective event day. Further information and special timetables for additional journeys can also be found at zuginfo.nrw.
- Please also inform yourself in good time about current roadworks or disruptions in rail traffic at zuginfo.nrw.
- Further information on travelling to the event can also be found on the official event websites.
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