Travel & Accomodation

Travel

Here are some recommendations for you how to get to Saarbrücken!

 

Flights

While Saarbrücken has its own small airport, its connections are rather limited. We suggest the following options:

Flying in and out of Frankfurt Airport

Germany's biggest airport is well connected with all major hubs worldwide. Plus it is not too far from Saarbrücken! You can get to Saarbrücken easily by train; you find the train station directly within the premises of Frankfurt Airport. One thing to pay attention to: Make sure not to get in too late at night so you still find train connections to Saarbrücken! We recommend arriving in Frankfurt at approx. 7 pm at the latest to be on the safe side.

Flying in and out of Luxembourg Airport

Luxembourg / Findel is the airport that serves the entire Greater Region and it is the airport which is closest to Saarbrücken. When you arrive at Luxembourg airport, simply hop on the next bus #29 to the train station and then find the Saarbrücken Express bus right outside the main station. btw: public transportation within Luxembourg is FREE, and also the bus to Saarbrücken is only EUR 5!

Flying in and out of Paris

Depending on where you travel from, flying in and out of Paris might also be a good option. If you are lucky to get the fast train TGV from Gare de l'Est in Paris, you'll get to Sarrebruck in less than two hours!

Train

Saarbrücken is well connected to the German railway system - but be prepared to change trains as direct connections are rare! Check out the official website bahn.de to find your best travel options. Make sure to travel all the way through to Saarbrücken Hauptbahnhof (Central Station).

Bus

Of course you also have many options to get to Saarbrücken by bus. Check out Flixbus, BlaBlaBus, etc.

Car

Sure, you can come by car. Be aware that parking might be a bit expensive in Saarbrücken. Please make sure to check the public transportation offers to see if you can avoid individual trips by car. If you don't find any other option, check if maybe you can pick up other conference participants on your way so you don't travel alone... :)

 

Public transportation in Saarbrücken

The conference venue is located on Saarland University's Saarbrücken campus. We'll provide some info here soon on the best bus connections - you can find them here https://www.saarbahn.de/.

 

Accomodation & Hotels

Saarbrücken offers quite a number of hotels for different budgets. Most hotels are located in the City of Saarbrücken; the conference venue is on campus at Saarland University - which means you either go for a walk across the forest (approx. 45 min!) or you look into public transportation...

Some hotels have agreed to offer special conditions to our conference participants for the three nights from 16 to 19 October 2024. If you want to make use of these special offers and stay in one of these hotels, please book directly through them (email addresses are provided below) by indicating the reservation code "border struggles."

Please keep an eye on this website because we keep updating this page as offers are pouring in. Of course you can also find private accomodation at convenient prices, e.g. via Airbnb and the like.

 

Europa-Jugendherberge Saarbrücken (Youth Hostel)

Europa-Jugendherberge Saarbrücken is quite conveniently located (15 min to town, 20 min to campus by foot). Unfortunately, they are currently struggling with huge technical problems, which means their online booking option is not available and they could not provide us with a special offer. However, their regular offers are available and quite convenient. Rooms are available on a first-come-first-served basis.

Prices range from bed & breakfast in a dormitory (4 or more shared bedroom) for EUR 29.90 per person / night to a single room for EUR 49.10 per person / night.

More info can be found on their website http://www.diejugendherbergen.de/jugendherbergen/saarbruecken/.

You can book your stay there by contacting them directly: saarbruecken@jugendherbergen.de

 

B&B Hotel Saarbrücken Hauptbahnhof

B&B Hotel Saarbrücken Hauptbahnhof is located directly at the train station (Saarbrücken Hauptbahnhof), from where you can easily catch a bus to campus. B&B offers special rates for our conference participants:

  • single room: EUR 62,00 / night
  • double room: EUR 68,00 / night
  • three-bed room: EUR 78,00 / night
  • family room (3 adults and one child <18y): EUR 78,00 / night
  • breakfast: EUR 12,90 per person / night
  • you can bring your pet: EUR 12,00 per pet / night

In order to make a reservation, the hotel needs your full name, cell phone, email address, and personal home address.

Special offer available until 27 September 2024. More info about the hotel here.

 

Premier Inn Saarbrücken City Congresshalle

Also the Premier Inn Saarbrücken City Congresshalle is in the vicinity of the train station and the city center. Bus stops to university are close by. More info soon.

Prices for a single room including breakfast start at EUR 91.90.

Rooms are available on these terms by specifying the code word "Border Struggles" until 25 September 2024 and can be booked via groups.sued@whitbread.com or groups.sued@premierinn.

 

Hotel Madeleine - to be confirmed

Hotel Madeleine is located in the very heart of Saarbrücken, It prides itself as Saarbrücken's Bio-Hotel, that is a particularly eco-friendly hotel, and it is a small, family-run business. The bus stop to university is right around the corner. More info about rates and availabilities soon.